Page 33 | REST IN PEACE STEVE -from all your mumsnet friends

bossybritches · 2008-06-09T10:20:52+00:00

Steve died at 10.30 in Jo's arms where he belonged. I have spoken to her & she asked me to let you all know. Her dear friend Tracey is with her. God he put up a good fight & I for one feel honored to have known him & his family.

fairylights · 12/06/2008 14:42

thinking of you and your family OJ, may your precious husband be at peace now xxx

luckylady74 · 12/06/2008 18:11

There will be trifle eaten in West Bridgford on Wednesday. Thinking of you. xx

Elibean · 12/06/2008 19:52

I will never eat trifle again without thinking of Steve

Sending much love, xxx

trulymadlydeeply · 12/06/2008 21:00

Haven't been on as much as I would like, OJ lovely, but thinking of you such a lot, and of your brave children. Thanks for keeping us posted.

One more occasion to see MIL and her poisonous family and then you'll be rid of them.

Trifle will always remind me of Steve, too.

Lots of love,

XXX

Izabella · 12/06/2008 22:12

Jo, just wanted to say that I know Steve is proud of you, of the way that you have handled everything and you have done your kids proud too. It tragic that his family just don't see that. Its their loss. Hope today was ok. XXX

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bossybritches · 12/06/2008 23:12

hear hear Izabella-

I'm sure he would have been (and IS ) SO SO proud of them all

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liahgen · 13/06/2008 05:34

Have been away for 2 weeks on hols but logged on internet cafe couple times,

just wanted to say, you are all an inspiration to us all with your strength and love throughout all of this.

rest in peace Steve and much love to you and your family. x

babypowder · 13/06/2008 09:13

Thinking of you OJ, and sending love and strength to you and your lovely children.

imaginaryfriend · 13/06/2008 12:32

Hope all is ok with you OJ xxx

northernrefugee39 · 13/06/2008 13:24

I think you and your family are incredible. Thinking of you through this time.

onlyjoking9329 · 13/06/2008 15:34

this morning we have sorted out the service i had to chose a third song as steve had only choosen two, i chose three poems too, one called friends which is very fitting.
then we went to get the flowers sorted, i looked like i had a bad case of hayfever and had to leave the shop, good old tracey explained for me and sorted the bits out that she could have ordered Dad from the kids in red and white as requested.
i have been pondering on what to have from me as Husband din't seem to sum it up. have gone for soulmate as thats what steve was/is i think steve would approve.
the kids have helped decide on the song to walk in and out to, solsbury hill our family song.

JRocks · 13/06/2008 15:40

How lovely OJ, it will be a very beautiful, moving service x

theheadgirl · 13/06/2008 15:47

Salisbury Hill - wonderful uplifting choice Jo.
"...grab your things I've come to take you home..."
Am thinking of you and send love
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Buda · 13/06/2008 17:02

You are doing so well. Steve will be looking and feeling very proud of you.

I am sure the service will be lovely - but heartbreaking.

Hugs

trulymadlydeeply · 13/06/2008 17:26

Thinking of you, OJ. Hope Sunday is OK for you.

I saw on the other thread the idea about handprints and cards to go with Steve, and I thought that was a lovely idea - and I think the Memorial Service is a good one - so the ILs don't have to be there.

Did you ever manage to get the bears to record Steve's voice onto?

Lots of love,

XXX

nannyL · 13/06/2008 18:50

have said it on a difefrent thread but will repaet on this one.

Love to you and your children Jo and rest in peace Steve

Nbg · 13/06/2008 19:22

I might not be able to do trifle but I certainly have custard in, so I'll raise a spoonful too on Wednesday

x

ShinyPinkShoes · 13/06/2008 19:23

Am watching & listening to Solsbury Hill and thinking of you Jo as I will be on Wednesday x

ruty · 13/06/2008 19:26

oh gosh. Deepest symptathies.

fortyplus · 13/06/2008 21:37

I love the idea of 'soulmate'. From reading your posts over the past months as you've all had to deal with this, that truly sums up the impression that I got of you and Steve. Love to you and your family

ladylush · 13/06/2008 21:39

Jo, my heart goes out to you my love. Hope your dear husband Steve is able to rest in peace

ladylush · 13/06/2008 21:40

Thinking of your children too

imaginaryfriend · 13/06/2008 22:05

'soulmate' is perfect OJ. I hope you're doing ok xxx

mother3 · 13/06/2008 22:33

Dont even worry that they will kick off at funeral.You have had the love from steve and of course your children and friends.They wouldnt dare they only seem to go in to one when you are at your most vunerable.If they do even dare they will be shot down in flames .It shows what love you have spread and they must be so ashamed of them selves they have to pick on you at your most vunerable times.THEY ARE BULLIES. DONT LET THEM SEE YOUR CHILDREN AND LET THEM TALK YOU IN TO IT.IE WE WERE SAD ETC.it will do your health and grieving so much positive feelings.Tell them to fxxk off .If you are not strong enough let your friends do it.They will know you have back up so they cant walk over you and children.love xx

mother3 · 13/06/2008 22:33

Dont even worry that they will kick off at funeral.You have had the love from steve and of course your children and friends.They wouldnt dare they only seem to go in to one when you are at your most vunerable.If they do even dare they will be shot down in flames .It shows what love you have spread and they must be so ashamed of them selves they have to pick on you at your most vunerable times.THEY ARE BULLIES. DONT LET THEM SEE YOUR CHILDREN AND LET THEM TALK YOU IN TO IT.IE WE WERE SAD ETC.it will do your health and grieving so much positive feelings.Tell them to fxxk off .If you are not strong enough let your friends do it.They will know you have back up so they cant walk over you and children.love xx