So Very Sad, So Very Honoured

Introduction

Good Evening to all you lovely peopla at the Great WA Family, as usual, do, so hope that you are all keeping both safe and well.

The title says it all really, my dear Wife Yvonne passed peacefully away yesterday morning, as she would have wanted quietly in bed, having been visited by her decoted husband not very long before.

I might as well get the detail over and done with now.

The last three days, she has been asleep all the time, the only fluid being water sponged over her lips, no food at all, she has also appeared to be in some pain as she moaned on occasions, as a result her pain killers were increased almost daily.

I had to get up at 4am to take some tablets for tooth ache, I checked on Yvonne to see that she was still breathing, she was, I got up at 7am, took one look and realised that she had passed away.

Will leave this here, as it becomes involved and personal.

The grief stricken children came and the rest does not need words.

We did all go out last night as is a family tradition, joined by grand children and great grandchildren, they even persuaded me to sing a couple of family favoutites, all in all, it was what I needed after weeks of lack of sleep and worry.

The Last Few Days

This should really read yeaterday afternoon. but before I detail those happenings, I must pay tribute to my dear wife, it was indeed an honour to have been her husband for over firty five years, I could not have wished for a better partner, Mum to my two children and grandchildren they could not have wished for anyone better, before she fell really ill we had a chat and both said that we were in fact a team, that was so very true.

Sometime ago I was aked if I could attend the County Conference as I could be in line for an award. I had asked my daughter to sit with Yvonne, in the event I was able to attend for some of the meeting, During the presentations, I was called last to receive The Gold Badge of the Royal British Legion, which I understand to be the second highest award possible, such an honour for just doing what I love.

It is the first time in the 104 history of our Branch that a member has been awarded this honour, which makes it even more special to me.

During the odd moment which I have had, I have been able to look at some thoughts and ideas, these will now almost certainly be put on hold for a few weeks.

The Next Few Days

These will will be concentrated on the legal bits which are required following Yvonne''s passing, I have meeting in the morning to discuss various bits and peices, with the children.

Conclusion

May I sincerely thank all of you for all of your love, prayers and support over the past few weeks, it has so wonderful and it has helped me a lot, so God Bless you all.

Be Happy, Wealthy and Healthy,

Please take care and stay safe,

God Bless,

Stuart