Mesothelioma & asbestos-related illness

[Lteejay]

Sorry to hear, must be very very hard. Thoughts with you and family.

[Swoop]

Hi Swoop, I think I'm coping quite well, thank you.

Thanks for asking.

Sorry for bringing on tears. Didn't mean to do that.

[Angusdog]

You sound very strong during a difficult time. My thoughts are with you.

When a close friend's dad died last year, I remembered a thing he'd said to me when I was about 15: "You dad will never be dead while you're alive". It was a casual remark about how much I resemble my dad, but when my friend's dad died, I thought about that remark. It's true on another level too - People never really die; everyone who knew them carries a piece with them, in their memories. Those good, strong memories of your dad are his legacy, and it's what you'll pass on to his grandchildren. I tell my kids about my granddad and other relatives, it's about being a good son and grandson.

Thanks for your advice on death and your feelings. You must be going through a lot; take it easy and take care.