Dad my Hero.

My Dad has cancer of the throat and liver I do not live with my parents but my sister does with mum .I find it really hard as Dad is my hero and said to me a few weeks ago to be happy and live my life to the full as his is ending and look after my wife and kids who he adores i promised him this.I feel like I'm in a nightmare but I know I have to be strong for mum and my sister I put alote pressure on myself I have this constant worry that when Dad has gone even though he's sorted  funeral out and has good pension for mum to live her life out im just worried what if i can't sort all ll the stuff out that comes when someone passes .I visit Dad every time i can but i know he is most probably preparing for his next journey to peace and a pain free life I have no interest in anything for myself related to what Dad leaves i love Dad and just want to make sure my mum and sister have a safe and sercure life when dad  is gone .I can't help Dad but can give him peace of mind but I feel like I am carring a heavy weight and hope people point me in right direction when the time comes to sort all thenpaper work phone calls so mum does not have to worry .My son spent his first few years of life with a life threatening illness and I coped with that and his is well now but with Dad the pain is different and i hate to see mum lost and in pain .any advice would be helpful .

 

  • Hi there, I'm sorry about your Dad, my daughter is the same as you her Dad is her hero, he's battling lung cancer and she has been very good visiting when she can.  Now the funeral director gives a lot of help and information and when you register the death now there is in place a system where the Registrar informs a lot of other organisations on your behalf.  If Dad has a Will in place his wishes will be put into place as soon as possible.  Banks will be informed by you and Mum, most businesses like this have bereavement departments so ask to speak to them immediately when you phone or make appointments to see them.  It's no where near as difficult as it used to be, so don't panic as there are lots of people who will guide you in the right direction.  I hope this helps a little bit.  Carol 

  • Thank you Carol best wishes to you and your family in the future.