Hi all
Thank you all for your lovely words. Derek was buried yesterday and if a funeral can be described as "nice" – it was nice. Derek's neighbour is a lay preacher and they had been friends since Derek moved in 14 years ago. Billy knew Derek very well and he conducted the proceedings. It was nice to listen to someone who really knew him. Then a young neighbour who Derek 'adopted' spoke about him as well. Derek had asked her to speak for him after he had gone. She is only 18 and did very well. It was a beautiful hot sunny day.
Eve it's is a bit of both. I am glad that Derek is no longer in pain but it just doesn't seem right that he could not have had longer. I fell out with God when my mum was dying -30 years ago and we did not speak for 24 years, but we talk now.
Gill I am so glad to read about Stephen. Hope you have a fantastic time in France.
Sorry about going on so long. Thanks again
Love jean xx