Another difficult day

[ropeadope_ie]

I went with G this afternoon to the funeral home with glasses for his dad. The girl took them into the rest room place and we followed a few minutes later. It wasn't good. It was as far from good as you can get. Up to this point G was doing quite well.... little moments of grief followed by a right lets get this done attitude, but this was

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[missgigglepuff]

Poor G, hard enough to see a loved one resting, but easier if they look they are sleeping. I wonder if G being near his mum makes him feel he is doing what his dad would have wanted, looking after her. Making sure is as OK as can be expected

[dustingdown]

I think it was very brave for you both to see him in the coffin. I've never looked at any of my relatives in the coffin, it's just not something I've felt ready for. And I think a closed coffin is a good idea.

It's going to be so hard for G and so it's good that you're holding up well. It is always going to be easier for you than for G to handle this, and you need to be strong to get everyone through this. It was the same with my Gran, that my mum was doing the organising. So don't waste time thinking about things like that. You're doing what you need to do and everyone will appreciate that.

You and G definitely need some time together, but it's going to be hard because his mum will be struggling for a while now. Maybe she could visit some relatives for a while to give you two some time?