Yesterday we said goodbye to my wonderful Dad.
As the funeral procession passed the factory where Dad was working, his collegues were all stood outside, head bowed, it was both heartbreaking yet touching to see Dad's work mates who were unable to make the service paying their respects.
Dad had already paid for his funeral, all we had to do was choose the flowers & the service- he went in to Simon & Garfunkel "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" and came out to The Beatles "Let It Be" and I know he would have been so impressed with the song choices. There were no hymns, Dad didn't hold with singing at funerals and everyone was far too upset to sing anyway.
Mum had a really tough day, she was so small and alone but I did my best to look after her and family & friends were amazing. There were so many people at the crematorium, it was lovely to see how many people thought so much of Dad and made me proud to be his daughter.
The wake afterwards was full of fun, Dad would be gutted to miss such a great occasion, but we all felt him there with us.
Today, I have popped into the Mac site for the first time in over a week and have lovely messages from the most special strangers I think I am ever likely to "meet" - you are all stars, one way or another, so many of you have supported me over the last few months and for that I truly thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
I know that this is just the beginning of the grieving process and the coming weeks will be tough, no doubt you will see my rants over the coming weeks!
Love & Strength to you all
Shelle xx
