cant believe the news i got this morning,my brother in laws sister,was on life support on holiday in germany,she had a massive stroke the day after she arrived… she had gone on holiday for a rest with another sister who has motor neuron disease(early stages) as their mum had dementia and they were stressed with looking after her,
he got a call at teatime last night to say her life support was turned off.
then at 2am this morning …
my brother in law got another phone call his mum fell down the stairs and was dead on arrival at hospital…i am in shock i really am…hes lost his sister and mum within hours of each other…
Thanks so much for your kind words,the whole family are distraught,i wish i could do more for them,i really do,i feel so helpless, i should be able to go over and support them ,but as usual i cant do anything much,but listen to them…
I agree with the others Mrs J. In a crisis it is great getting the practical help… but what we really want is someone who’s prepared to listen. That’s the greatest help of all.
I tried to post the other night but couldn’t, sorry. Just wanted to add my agreement, often bereaved family do want someone who’ll just listen. Don’t undervalue what you’re doing it yourself, they want to talk about the people there lost and too many people avoid them as they feel uncomfortable and don’t know what to say. Keep it up but don’t tire yourself out.