So to die very happy

[Guest]

Sounds dramatic and from my point of view and Pauline my wife's point of view it is so. But we do not depart for some time yet despite the age for we have so much to enjoy.

Our youngest of 4 and my youngest son Peter has found the girl of his dreams. Yes he is 36 but we thought this would never happen and it has.

Never happen as he was from 14 years old plagued by mental problems and for which he suffered for many years. But I have seen him climb from that so very deep abyss rung by rung fall back and recover and rung by rung carried on never doubting himself. Even the Doctor told us that he thought Peter would be institutionalized for his life. We were even asked if we could cope ie he would have been sectioned as that horrible expression. But no no way would we have that no way indeed.

So he is now to be married next year to a lovely lady. And I have never seen Peter so happy. Plus his brother and two sisters are so happy for him.

So the moral of this story. Never never give up. Peter has shown me that with absolute determination life can be turned around. I have never met a person with the determination of Peter. He still has those difficulties but he has taught himself to live and come to terms with them. He refers to it as his problem !

And so that is why we will die happy.

Laurie

[eddiesolo]

What a lovely touching story Laurie, congratulations to your Son and your family. I sincerely hope that life for him continues to be full of happiness. I know that dark thoughts will emerge now and again but with a good women and family (which he has) he will conquer these demons and prosper.

Si

[Guest]

Inspiring. I'm a bit of a pessimist and think how lucky our family has been to escape serious problems (so far).

[John]

Nice to hear Laurie, I hope you are inviting the forum to the happy day, don't worry about hotels we will all crash at yours

[Guest]

You are are all very welcome John and all . Sorry you pay for your own drinks------- oh and mine.

Crash at our. Yes but it will be sort of 8 deep. And a lottery on the loo.

Laurie

[Guest]

That's a really nice, uplifting situation Laurie. All my best to Peter & his future wife, may they have a long, happy & fulfilling life.

[Guest]

Very nice of you Patrick means a lot.

Laurie

[spanner570]

Laurie, what an uplifting post. The human resilience for bouncing back despite personal 'adversities' sometimes knows no bounds, and your son Peter is a shining example.

I wish all the very best to every member of your family, but perhaps a little bit more piled on Peter......

[Guest]

Congratulations to Peter on his happy day, my nephew has had a very bad life so far but you could never wish to meet a kinder happier person, it's humbling to meet him so I know what you mean, you must be very proud of him

[papa 695]

What great news for you Laurie. I know it's not much but my thoughts and best wishes go out to you and your family and to Peter and his wife to be.

[Guest]

this story says as much about you and your wife's strength and love as it does about your son and my respect goes out to you both. hope you all have a lovely day at the wedding.

[Guest]

Thanks for the replies very much appreciated.

this story says as much about you and your wife's strength and love as it does about your son and my respect goes out to you both. hope you all have a lovely day at the wedding.

Thanks very much for that Mark. Yes we have invested so very much but when it is one of your family it is the only proper way. But that investment has been rewarded now many times over and is now spilling over into a very happy bonus. Such is the title of this piece and it is no exaggeration.

Laurie

[monica]

really nice,and uplifting situation Laurie. All my best to Peter and his future wife,may they always be happy and have a good life,

[flyjoe180]

That is wonderful news, you must be very proud and obviously very happy. All the best regards to your son and his fiance.

[Guest]

Yes very great news indeed. And that is for both families. Thanks for your wishes Joe.

Laurie