The view from my window
The view from my window
Wednesday, 16 January 2019
Family!
Isn't it great when family all pull together! I know we have our differences but geez when it works it's great! I've been schlepping round with my brother's partner trying to sort as much as possible for my nephews ahead of my brother's death. Got the funeral sorted according to his wishes, paid for, sorted out the bank accounts (what needs to be done as and when), including phone numbers, got all the info for the solicitor who will handle the will, the estate agent who will sell the house. Can't do much more to be honest. Then my kids flew out from Switzerland for an uncle they barely know really and we are all "family" again. On top of that my brother's youngest son in the Midlands called my sister in Dorset who called my aunt in Wales who called her son down the road - who will be picking up my brother's oldest son at the train station in about 30 minutes and taking him direct to the hospital! I hadn't seen this cousin of mine (the "pick-up guy) for probably 35 years until my sister-in-law died three years ago and here he is picking up my brother's son to take him to the hospital. It's a circuitous family circle but isn't it lovely when everyone pulls together! I know I would do it for anyone but to have it reciprocated is so very comforting isn't it!
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Wow, it must be a relief to your brother that most of the arrangements have been sorted to his wishes and that there won't be a nightmare left for his kids to deal with. If only everyone had that chance. Hugs
ReplyDeleteI think my brother is at peace now but both of his sons have said it has been a huge weight off their shoulders knowing that we have everything in hand. And even though I don't live here I can certainly help out from France. It must be a nightmare when paperwork isn't in order and you are trying to deal with grief at the same time!
DeleteWonderful that everyone can do their bit, in such a time of need. And I am sure having things settled financially and with the house and lawyer is a great relief to your brother and his family. *hugs*
ReplyDeleteThere will still be a lot to do of course but none of it will be "urgent" at that point, so yep, a relief all round.
DeleteIt is wonderful when everyone acts as a unit. It is sad that it takes something tragic for it to happen with my extended family.
ReplyDeleteWe have always been a close family but I suppose as families grow and move away it becomes harder to stay close doesn't it!
Deleteits fantastic that you have all pulled together and it must be a relief for your brother knowing he isn't leaving chaos behind. Well done all of you.
ReplyDeleteIt was pretty well sorted to begin with so at least this way it will be "organized chaos" for the boys to deal with - we can't do more than that can we!
DeleteBless your family. Sad circumstances, but lovely that the important things in life are priority.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandy. He died peacefully last night so he is at peace now.
DeleteSometimes family values can be so amazing. I really am sorry to hear about your brother, such difficult news. And it is wonderful how people pull together in times of trouble. There is strength in numbers.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave. We really do have a strong family so mom and dad must have done something right!
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