Dad’s just phoned and he’s ok. He was just going to make his breakfast. Minutes later, the duty social worker phoned to say Dad’s carer was banging at the door and Dad wasn’t answering. Luckily I knew Dad was OK, but we need to get our key safe fitted because of Dad’s deafness: he doesn’t always hear the phone or door.
Just walked through Lea Gardens. No one was there, so I left a donation and walked in. Nearly got lost, but it was no great hardship.
Dad has made his choice of funeral music today for Mum. The opening piece ll Baïlèro from Songs of the Auvergne is very moving and haunting. This has been my first day with a bit of time for reflection and grieving.
Mum’s funeral is going to be at 14:00 on 18 May at Amber Valley Crematorium. Only very close family will be there, but the crematorium will stream it online and a recording will be available for 28 days.
2022 and all that 