Hi all, thank you again for all your kind words. I got in this AM and was picked up by my brother. After breakfast our aunt, my brother and I went to the funeral home to fill out the paperwork for cremation. Dads ashes (mostly) are going to be put in his fathers grave.
We all talked it over and agreed to a public memorial service most likely on the 16th. Mom is not going to be invited - Ryan didn't want a big argument and mom understood ... So I acquisessed.
I wish I hadn't gone to the viewing at the hospital - dad was not anywhere near normal looking. We're supposed to have another viewing before he's cremated where he'll be cleaned up.
So ... It looks like I might have a new to me car. My brother wants me to have dads car (and he'll take the motorcycle). It's a 2009 Nissan Rogue with a balance owed (to grandma) of about 14k. I'd so much rather have my dad back.
I made the offer to stay with grandma for the summer, and it was accepted. Meanwhile our aunt is going to try to get my uncle and his wife to move back here from Egypt to take care of grandma for awhile. Be surprised if they do it.
Quick Note
June 8th, 2012 at 05:11 am
June 8th, 2012 at 06:06 am 1339131966
My Mom kept my Dad's truck for many years. When she got rid of it some 20 odd years after his death, I was kind of sad to see it go.
Of course, you have many happy memories that don't require anything tangible.
June 8th, 2012 at 02:36 pm 1339162609
June 8th, 2012 at 03:48 pm 1339166908
I've been on hiatus, and decided to pop back in. I am SO SORRY about your loss. No doubt your dad is in the loving arms of our Savior. Take care x Laura
June 8th, 2012 at 04:27 pm 1339169249
June 8th, 2012 at 05:52 pm 1339174345
Sending thoughts and prayers your way.
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June 12th, 2012 at 03:59 pm 1339513195
I'll share one detail - less than 5 days after dad has died, mom is trying to see if she can get her hands on dads retirement money. She says she's entitled to it from the divorce papers. She intimated contacting a lawyer. There's a lot more, but that is a small tidbit.
June 14th, 2012 at 03:49 pm 1339685374
I join everyone else in sharing extra hugs. These days will be tough, but you are a person a great spirit and you will make it through.
June 15th, 2012 at 06:25 am 1339737935