It's a Queer World

[watervole]

 Molly died peacefully this afternoon.

I don't know what most people do when a loved one dies, but my first job was to phone the London School of Anatomy!

I'd already done most of my mourning, although  I'm still a little in shock - it's only two weeks since she was diagnosed with cancer.

I'm being practical and getting on with stuff.  Lots of paperwork and phone calls ahead of me.

Everything from her tax return to cancelling her pension.

There's a reason she trusted me with this job.  I'm the practical one - and so was she.

Comments

[ceb]

I'm sorry for your loss and I hope all the paperwork goes smoothly...

[lexin]

I'm sorry for your loss, I know how much you loved and will miss her.

[pennski.livejournal.com]

I am sorry for your loss.

[catalenamara.livejournal.com]

My condolences. From what you've said in previous posts you have made all the preparations you could and you have a handle on what needs to be done next. I know how it is; even when a death is expected it's still very much of a shock. I know I thought I was prepared when my mother passed, but somehow it still came as a shock.

[coth.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for your loss. And shock, for it must seem very quick.

Take care of yourself.

[lordofthemoon.livejournal.com]

My condolences. I'm very sorry for your loss. Best wishes for you and your family.

[vjezkova.livejournal.com]

As you may remember, I have lots of experience with this situation. You know, Molly´s fast demise was only the best for her, no matter how callused it may sound...And being practical and doing that paperwork and all - it helps to bear the loss and it helps to put the things right. Time is a great healer and you will have lots of lovely memories.*HUGS*

[watervole.livejournal.com]

It was what she wanted.

(I had to grin, you mean 'callous'. 'Calloused' refers to chapped hands)

I don't think doing the paperwork will help much. Selling her assets and doing her tax return is all very personal - shows me too many corners of her life and feels like invading privacy.

I find it helps to remember sitting under the apple tree in her garden and shelling peas with her.

[vjezkova.livejournal.com]

Well, thank you for correcting me. I suspected I might have made this mistake but I was too lazy to check on it in my dictionary.
This memory is very peaceful and full of fond thoughts .

[la-avispa.livejournal.com]

My condolences.

[thebobby.livejournal.com]

My condolences.

[watervole.livejournal.com]

Good to see you dropping by.
Do you go to Discworld?

[thebobby.livejournal.com]

I haven't. It's too late this year, i'll consider going next year.

I'm still always doing Eastercon and Redemption

[watervole.livejournal.com]

I expect to be at Redemption. Don't yet know about Eastercon.

[thebobby.livejournal.com]

I will look forward to seeing you once more.

[watervole.livejournal.com]

As will I. You're one of the friends I really wish I could see more often.