oh dear!

[rugeleyboy]

sadly my mother in law has passed away this morning, my wife phoned me at 1.30 to tell me the sad news.

i have now got to tell my children when they wake that thier beloved nan has died. i know how i am going to do it but its not something i am looking forward to doing.

feel free to ignore this post........... i just felt like i needed to get it off my chest.

[~Wingnut~]

Oh Rugeley, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You get all you need off your chest at this difficult time xxxx

[seekeerz]

Very sad to read your news Rugeley - there's never an easy way round something like this, telling children that a beloved family member has passed away - you can only believe that they are always with you because they're forever in your hearts - will be thinking of you all over the coming days

[cruella]

That has to be one of the worst things a person has to do.
Children appear to take bad news better than adults, but thoughts are with you and your Wife and children at this sad time. xx

[beejay1124]

sorry rugeley -sad times

[bensmum]

So sorry to hear this rugeley - it's a very difficult thing to have to do. You haven't said how old the children are and if they are very young they probably won't understand what it means. They are likely to ask all sorts of questions too and perhaps that will be good as it will be a way for all of you to share memories of their nan together.
Take care
XX

[bigmamma]

Sorry to hear your bad news rugeleyboy , you will find the inner strength to tell your children . My thoughts are with you and your wife . xxx

[sara3]

I'm sorry, that is such sad news. be strong for your wife and children. you'll know best how to break this to your children. we will be thinking of you all today x

[rugeleyboy]

thanks guys,

my kids are 5 & 6 and have taken the news in but have yet given a reaction?

i have just come to work to put a "closed for today" sign on.

[justmetoo]

thinking of you and the family rugeley, best wishes and hugs to you all, take care....x

[Sachs]

I'm sorry to hear that rugely. We have been through this with two grandparents xxx

[firewatch]

im so sorry rugeleyboy! give your kids time, it can take time with them to realize she is gone.It took three days for it to sink in with me when my mother died, i was11.
My thoughts are with you.

[shaunzy]

i was about 9 when i found out my nan died and i was 2 young to feel anything really but was 14 when my other nan died and was very upsetting for me

[cab]

Thinking of you. xx

[shaunzy]

meant to say, my thoughts are with u and your wife x

[helliebobs]

My thoughts are with you RB, hope you're ok hun.
Love and best wishes xxx

[scotgal]

I'm so sorry RB . Your kids may be a little young to understand the concept of death but take time to talk to them about their nana and about the good times. Also if you have photographs that helps too.

[unrulyjulie]

sorry to hear your sad news ruge, thinking of you xxxxxx

[petal54]

seems to be a sad w/e,2nd sad loss posted,keep positive