The week is slowly going by. We have walked through treacle but are beginning to see that the preparations we are making for John’s funeral are coming together. We are keen to honour him to the full and share all the memories we can.
For some of us in the family, looking at the photos has been harrowing as we realise our loss. For me, I have enjoyed looking at them, remembering my love.
The children – Paul, Michael and Andrew – have been absolute stars. They have been round most days, supporting each other and me – for which I shall be forever grateful.
Meanwhile, the staff at Deeley’s have been incredibly supportive with all the funeral arrangements and have sent us the link for any donations we, our friends and family might want to make: www.jdeeleyandson.co.uk/funeralsanddonations/
This link will allow us to donate to the following charities, which were all dear to John’s heart:
- Leukaemia Care – a charity researching and supporting all those with blood cancers such as the one John was originally diagnosed with.
- Anthony Nolan – a charity working hard to match those with blood cancers and those who can offer stem cells for a transplant.
- Prostate Cancer UK – funding research that will stop men dying from prostate cancer.
- Something to look forward to – a charity supporting anyone who has cancer, offering breaks, or meals out, or other free ‘gifts’ to help their well-being. A charity that offered us a week in Devon at a time just when we needed it
The church members have also been massively supportive, too – especially Moira, who is taking the service. She has the patience of a saint and on Sunday sat, unperturbed, as we battled and bickered our way through the decisions for the service – only to change our minds a few days later!
Anyway, the link for the service that will be streamed, and which should be available for weeks after the service, so anyone should be able to access it at any time, is as follows: https://youtube.com/live/FNkXq8ZbBQg
Take care everyone. God bless.
