Pages

▼

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Unexpected


Sorry about the lack of posts recently, but I was at a tournament in France and when I got home I got the phone call everyone dreads and heard that my loving and kind father who I loved very much had unexpectedly passed away which pretty much left me shattered for a few days. I've managed to start keeping myself busy in order to stop myself sinking into a black hole of depression. I can't paint yet, but I have started work on my hobby room which is busy work that's helps me not to think too much. I know the grief will lessen in time, but will never completely go away. I'll miss him very much.
I thought I would show the mess that is my hobby room to show you I'll have plenty to do with cleaning up, replacing shelves, new lighting and repainting walls. I'll take some more pictures when I'm done.
I also have some pics of the event in France and will post them tonight or in the next day or two.

at

37 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Sorry to hear that Chris and my thoughts are with you and your family.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Lord SiwocSeptember 24, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    I have lost my father as well, so feel your loss. You do right in keeping yourself working with something. It does not make the pain go away, but it will keep you sane mate.

    My condolences....

    ReplyDelete
  3. Rob JonesSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    My Condolences Chris

    ReplyDelete
  4. AchillesSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    my condolences to you and your family. I know how tough it is to lose someone you love and treasure.

    Keep yourself busy and surrounded by family and friends. It will help you feel better.

    ReplyDelete
  5. SteveSeptember 24, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Condolences on your loss. Hope the black fades to grey soon.

    Steve

    ReplyDelete
  6. jmilesrSeptember 24, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. It's never easy but one thing that will happen is your good memories of him will stay longer than the sense of loss

    Take care and keep busy

    Miles

    ReplyDelete
  7. The DocSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss, Chris! All our thoughts are with you, mate!

    ReplyDelete
  8. MixerSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    I´m so sorry for you Chris. My thoughts and best wishes are with you and your family. Hope to see you soon again at our club.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Bill5549September 24, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    My condolences Chris.

    My own father is 90 and has got much frailer in the last couple of years.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Fritz II.September 24, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Hi Chris,
    Ich wünsche Dir und Deiner Familie viel Kraft. Mein aufrichtiges Beileid.
    Mike

    ReplyDelete
  11. The Angry LurkerSeptember 24, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Very sorry to hear this, my condolences.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Fire at WillSeptember 24, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Condolences on your great loss.

    ReplyDelete
  13. RodgerSeptember 24, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Really sorry to hear this Chris. My condolences to you and your family.

    ReplyDelete
  14. PaulalbaSeptember 24, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Very sorry to hear of the loss of your father Christopher. My wife and I send our condolences.
    All our very best
    Paul and Mai

    ReplyDelete
  15. Ubique MattSeptember 24, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Stay strong brother.

    ReplyDelete
  16. CyrusSeptember 24, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Sorry to hear of your loss Christopher. All the best.

    ReplyDelete
  17. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Sorry to hear the news of your loss Chris. My condolences to you and your family.

    I love your room and good luck with the makeover.

    Cheers,

    Helen

    ReplyDelete
  18. ScottswargamingSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    So sorry to hear of your loss Chris. Keeping yourself busy will help distract you in the short term, but still allow yourself a chance to grieve. And as others have said, remember the fun and happy times you had, and you dad will stay with you in your heart.
    I know what you are going through in a sense; since emigrating, my father comes to visit us every other year, and each time his holiday with us ends and he heads home again, its hard on all of us here...

    ReplyDelete
  19. DalaupprorSeptember 24, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Sorry for your loss Chris !!!

    ReplyDelete
  20. saxon dogSeptember 24, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Sorry to hear about your bad news.
    Condolences to you and your family.
    David

    ReplyDelete
  21. Ray RousellSeptember 24, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Sorry to here the sad news about your Dad, my condolences to you and your family.

    ReplyDelete
  22. PhyllionSeptember 25, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Sorry for your loss, condolences to you and your family.

    ReplyDelete
  23. MiniMikeSeptember 25, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Very sorry to hear this sad news. My condolences to you and your family.

    ReplyDelete
  24. Lt.HazelSeptember 25, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Hi Chris,
    my thoughts are with you and your family.

    Jan

    ReplyDelete
  25. Colonel ShoferSeptember 25, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    My condolences.

    CS

    ReplyDelete
  26. JaseSeptember 25, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Sorry to hear about the current news with your family! My Condolences are with you!

    ReplyDelete
  27. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)September 25, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Thank you everyone for your very kind words of support. I really do appreciate the sentiments.

    Christopher

    ReplyDelete
  28. Neil ScottSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family

    ReplyDelete
  29. Sire GodefroySeptember 25, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Very sorry to hear that. I wish you and your family strength to overcome the grief and to enjoy the memories instead.

    Tilman

    ReplyDelete
  30. JMSeptember 25, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Sorry to hear that. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

    ReplyDelete
  31. GuitarheroAndySeptember 25, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Very sorry to hear that Christopher.

    ReplyDelete
  32. GaryASeptember 25, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Very sorry to read of your loss Chris. I lost my father over 26 years ago and it's not so much that the pain of the loss has gone, but that it's been replaced with very fond memories of him. I still think of both my parents most days one way or another, so don't be afraid of remembering the good things.

    ReplyDelete
  33. Scott M.September 26, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss.

    -Scott

    ReplyDelete
  34. Captain Richard's miniature Civil WarSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Christopher, sorry to hear about your loss

    ReplyDelete
  35. Sidney RoundwoodSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    Hi Chris, I've only just seen your post. I am very sorry for your loss. Thinking about you and your family at this time.

    ReplyDelete
  36. GilesSeptember 27, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Christopher, I am so sorry and send all my best wishes to you and your family.. It will get better in time.

    Giles

    ReplyDelete
  37. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)September 28, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    Thank you all I really, really do appreciate the support your giving me.

    Christopher

    ReplyDelete