From: dvfrench@lineone.net   
      
   >>I have not been able to log on for a week or so, as   
   >>I am so busy....  My Father died on 18th. April from   
   >>a heart attack, and I have taken charge of everything.   
   >>   
   >>I'll be around when I can, after things have settled   
   >>down a little.  My Mother is 84 today, and I am her   
   >>only Son - trying to keep the pressure off her as much   
   >>as I can!   
   >   
   > My condolences are with you.   
   >   
   > My dad passed away in January 2006.  My Mom is one of 2 left above me   
   > in the family chain.  Plenty of cousins, nephews, nieces and all that   
   > - but...   
   >   
   > Try to spend some time with her.  She'll need it.   
      
   Thanks Tracy.   
      
   I have stayed with her for both weekends, and 3 evenings during the week.   
   Trisha, (now 'The Wife') has visited every day with shopping/food etc.   
   whenever I can't make it.   
      
   The Funeral is on Wednesday morning, and I have booked 3 days off   
   work, so I will be 'home' from Wednesday through the May Day holiday   
   until Tuesday May 8th.   
      
   I think things are going smoothly, so far. With time and patience we'll be OK.   
      
   Regards,   
      
   David, Trisha & Mum.   
      
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