Thanks Brian. Yes, waiting for fifteen months to have 'legal' confirmation of the official cause of death was somewhat unsettling for me and the children.  My daughter if hoping it will bring her some kind of full acceptance now that the paperwork will be finalised. Grief has it's own timeline and whilst we are all moving forward in our own ways every now and then there is an emotional reminder of a life lost and missed. Nevertheless we are blessed with many years of memories. Jules  

Hi Jules ......  I am so glad to read that another part of your journey can be put behind you - I am sure it has left you with ever more mixed emotions..

The weather is wet again here today - I had 15hrs sleep last night after missing out on sleeping the night before.  I feel great today thank goodness and our son has arrived for two days which is lovely.  We are taking the dogs to a show tomorrow where they play games (probably sit and tremble will be my dogs forte - whoose!!!!). 

Anyway, now off to shop - take care honey x

Hi Jules

This has been a very long wait for you and your family, I hope it brings some relief for you and that the information gained from the inquest may help others in some way. Kim

Thanks Kim, whilst we had always known the cause of death to be Mesothelioma the coronor  who conducted the post mortem  and ultimately the inquest (which I did not need to attend) was to come to a decision as to whether it was definitely 'industrial disease'. Neither hubby's oncologist nor his GP could find any other reason for it and we had been led to believe that it was contact he had with asbestos brought into the house by his Father (who was in the building trade many years back)  that was the initial source of contact.

It would be comforting to think that through the findings linked to my hubby case,  other families in the future may benefit by new knowedge/understanding/research/prevention.  Jules x

Thanks Max, the mind does play emotional tricks at times and as time passed I began to wonder if there would ever be 'answers'.  I hope medical research has gained some useful information from the investigations carried out.

We had heavy shower or two this morning but just cloudy with sunny intervals this afternoon so managed a dry walk in the end.  Glad your good night's sleep has put the bounce back in your step and having your son visiting will be a great spirit lifter too.  You must let us know how the dogs get on at the show; by the way I must have read the bit in brackets too quickly as my first  read had me thinking 'fart' not forte -oops).  I am sure they will do you proud.

Hope the shopping was good. Hugs and take care. Jules x

Oh Jules how funny!!!!  He may win that competion!     Take care x

Hiya Max

Hope the dogs behaved themselves and you enjoyed a good Dog Show plus getting some extra time with your son. 

Lovely weather here so went for a short walk and now awaiting return of the flooring guys to finish laying laminate tiles. Have been on a few days leave and return to work tomorrow just as they kitchen build begins so will be interesting to see progress when I come home! Enjoy your day.  Jules x