Hugh absent for five days

[AKSA]

Folks,

Regrettably I must drive to Adelaide and back in the next few days to attend to family matters; I regret the dislocation for customers, and for this forum, but it can't be avoided.

Thank you for your patience. If contact is needed, use the PM facility on this forum,

Apologies

Hugh

 

[AKSA]

Now back, rarin' to go......

Family matters resolved, Mom is recovering after hip surgery at 82, and God is in his Heaven......

Hugh

 

[acidbrain]

Hopefully she gets well soon, enjoying life in good quality.

Erik Deinumite

 

[AKSA]

Hi Erik,

Thanks for your well wishes, much appreciated!!

Problem is, by 82 we have all sorts of issues with our health, and now the difficulty is persuading her to undergo the lengthy, painful rehabilitation. That will be very difficult....

Hugh

 

[AKSA]

Folks,

I have to drive to South Australia to see my Mother, who is very ill.
I will hopefully be back in Melbourne middle of next week......
I ask my patience with my orders and many emails while I'm away.

Ciao,

Hugh

 

[AKSA]

Back from South Australia, making arrangements to be away next week.........

Ciao,

Hugh

 

[meanman1964]

Hugh,how's your mother doing?I hope she's well again.

 

[AKSA]

Patrick,

My Mom sadly died yesterday at 7:30am, at almost 86 years old.
She had suffered pneumonia three times in the last year; this last attack was too strong for her.
My brother (also a Patrick!!) and I spent at the hospital for three days and nights, and had the chance to talk to her, not that well, but well enough to communicate our love for her. She was a very cultured woman, spoke French actually which is VERY unusual in Australia as we almost all only speak English (and rather badly). We was a writer, authored a couple of books, and had a wonderful marriage. We wonderfully accepted my Indonesian wife into our family, and was very kind to all of us. There are also problems in any human being, but my Mom was one of a kind.......
Funeral is 17th, 6 days hence, and we are expecting about 300 people in the church. I've been writing the eulogy and choosing the music (Bach, Elgar).
Thank you for asking, Patrick, you are 1 lovely guy!!

Ciao,

Hugh

 

[meanman1964]

Hugh,
Sorry to hear that my condolences

 

[wintermute]

Very sorry to hear that Hugh. I wish you strength in this difficult time.

Tony.

 

[LPM]

My and Robyn's condolences also Hugh. I never knew your mum except through you. My thoughts are with you.

 

[AKSA]

Thank you Folks,

Very, very nice of you to say all this. Difficult time, and a lot of soul searching about the funeral.

Hugh

 

[Rhythm Willie]

Hugh,

I am sorry for your loss.

I have been in Adelaide 2 days a week looking after my mother who is 90 this year and wants to stay in her home.

A time to reflect on the many things that mothers hand down and give us in life.

 

[Apogee]

Hugh,

Very sorry to hear the bad news. May she rest in peace.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

Kind regards,

Steve

 

[geraldfryjr]

I am very Sorry to hear such news Hugh. 🙁

My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.

jer 🙂

 

[unmibh]

Hi Hugh,

Sorry to hear your loss.

I know your pain as my Mom pass away a few years ago at the same age.

Regards,
Rom

 

[enkidu1024]

I'm new here, but have already benefited greatly from your posts. Very sorry to hear of your loss, Hugh; I wish you peace and support in your time of bereavement.

 

[Jens-AT]

Dear Hugh,

Rikke and I would like to offer our sincere condolences.

Although we never knew your mother (except from what you have described), we are sure she was a great mom and a wonderful person.

Our thoughts will be with you as you send her off.

Take care,

Jens

 

[Lindsay.E]

Hi Hugh,
Sorry to hear your mother has passed away.
All my love to you and your family!

Lindsay.

 

[Bigun]

Sorry to hear of your loss Hugh.

Rgds,
Gareth