Well, I messed up by posting a blog about my dad's passing before my mum had a chance to contact all our family members. And this was how some of them first found out the news. So I feel really bad about that, and profoundly apologize. In my defense, hardly anyone reads my blog and so this didn't even cross my mind. Nevertheless, it was a mistake - hopefully not a big one, but still a mistake. I also feel bad about not being able to help out much with all the things you need to do after a loved one dies. Things like funeral arrangements, all the paperwork, all the people you need to notify, and probably a load of other things that I haven't even thought of. Obviously it's not exactly practical for me to help - at least not until I can be there in person. But that might be for the best, because I'm sure I'd find a way to mess that up as well.
