Devastating News

Cabicular

I'm sorry dude
So difficult
1 day at a time remember 

richardhomer

Funnily enough, I was thinking of posting a thread tonight asking if anyone knew how things were with you - but decided against it, as I figured you obviously wanted privacy.

Thanks for keeping us updated Thomas - as ever - it sounds like you're doing a great job, in the most difficult of circumstances....

Take care,

Richard

thomasross20

Thanks, guys!

TBH regarding time off, I've got financial obligation re the mortgage but I'll be working the rest of my life and time is more precious... But if I took my 3-6 months in Feb I'd have run out by now. The "timing" is the worst bit (also fearing forgetting little things about her in future.. need to do more videos) and I often feel selfish for not taking the time now. I ask myself, am I placing work before Sheena? I'll stop blabbing about that now but it does weigh on my mind a lot. 

Still need to get pics of Disney up and Sheena opening the door of the house on the first day ... Maybe when we get internet proper!

Cheers!
Thomas

Nitefly

Glad you found a moment to give us an update, Thomas - I think of you two often.  

As Richard mentioned above, I've several times thought "We haven't heard from Thomas in a while", but then figured you've enough on your plate without us lot mithering you.  Also pleased to hear that everyone is happy with the house.

Keep on truckin, mate!
Al.

Evilmags

As everyone else says. You are inspiring strong and amazing everyone with an ability to keep things together under extreme pressure. Stay well and be you, very few people could cope as you are. 

cruxiform

You're an inspiration mate. All my best to you and Sheena.

kjdowd

thomasross20 said:

Thanks, guys!

TBH regarding time off, I've got financial obligation re the mortgage but I'll be working the rest of my life and time is more precious... But if I took my 3-6 months in Feb I'd have run out by now. The "timing" is the worst bit (also fearing forgetting little things about her in future.. need to do more videos) and I often feel selfish for not taking the time now. I ask myself, am I placing work before Sheena? I'll stop blabbing about that now but it does weigh on my mind a lot. 

Still need to get pics of Disney up and Sheena opening the door of the house on the first day ... Maybe when we get internet proper!

Cheers!
Thomas

Mate you've been amazing and done so much. Pointless to say because of course you will, but don't second guess yourself. Remember that so much of this is outside your - or anyone's- control. You've shown yourself a fine human being in terrible circumstances. No one could ask for more. 

Nikko

Was thinking about you guys yesterday, and feared the worst when I saw you hadn't posted in a while. 

Glad the house move went OK. Sounds like you are coping magnificently with all of this. 

All the best. 

thomasross20

Good to have the good support on here. 

In fact, as Sheena would say, "what's this 'good' nonsense?" - brilliant support!

Hope you all have a great week! 

guitars4you

richardhomer said:

Funnily enough, I was thinking of posting a thread tonight asking if anyone knew how things were with you - but decided against it, as I figured you obviously wanted privacy.

Thanks for keeping us updated Thomas - as ever - it sounds like you're doing a great job, in the most difficult of circumstances....

Take care,

Richard

I was in the same position - fearing the worse or maybe just missed the latest post - chin up and best wishes from us all  Mark

stickyfiddle

Tom, I honestly have no idea how you're doing all of this. You're a credit to your family, and humanity, frankly.

Panama_Jack666

I can only echo the words of everyone else in this thread. 

You have been in my thoughts recently - really appreciate the update. It sounds like you're making the best of an awful situation. 

All the best

boogieman

Like others I've wondered what was happening and feared the worst. Good to hear everything is still (relatively) ok. You're doing a great job Tom, all the best mate. 

Alnico

I speak to Tommy almost daily on WhatsApp.

I'm sure he won't mind me saying that this strength you see on his posts here is not just for show to you lot.
Every day I'm in awe of this guy and my own daft problems are always put into perspective by talking to him.
I make sure he gets a daily dose of "What you up to today?" and other mundane normality but I'm always there for him to blurt out to which he does fairly regularly and he also knows that my sleeping pattern not withstanding, his messages always get answered.......my phone never leaves my side for all kinds of reasons.

Tommy, I wish you lived closer.

Talk soon.

Snap

Alnico said:

I speak to Tommy almost daily on WhatsApp.

I'm sure he won't mind me saying that this strength you see on his posts here is not just for show to you lot.
Every day I'm in awe of this guy and my own daft problems are always put into perspective by talking to him.
I make sure he gets a daily dose of "What you up to today?" and other mundane normality but I'm always there for him to blurt out to which he does fairly regularly and he also knows that my sleeping pattern not withstanding, his messages always get answered.......my phone never leaves my side for all kinds of reasons.

Tommy, I wish you lived closer.

Talk soon.

DItto, he's a damn fine lad.

GuitarAndy2

Tom, I'm consistently amazed at how much you are able to manage, I would've descended into a self destructive mess long ago. You, Sheena & the kids are in my thoughts; the open invitation to chat if you ever need to or just want a distraction is still very much there.

LooseMoose

Fucking hell man I am so sorry to hear that

Evilmags

Alnico said:

I speak to Tommy almost daily on WhatsApp.

I'm sure he won't mind me saying that this strength you see on his posts here is not just for show to you lot.
Every day I'm in awe of this guy and my own daft problems are always put into perspective by talking to him.
I make sure he gets a daily dose of "What you up to today?" and other mundane normality but I'm always there for him to blurt out to which he does fairly regularly and he also knows that my sleeping pattern not withstanding, his messages always get answered.......my phone never leaves my side for all kinds of reasons.

Tommy, I wish you lived closer.

Talk soon.

He was really good company when he was here and always looked out for his step daughter as well. A really strong and solid bloke all round. Was a privilege making sure getting to GnR and finding everything was easy and as for the man's playing, I was blown away. 

Alnico

Yeah,
If you've never heard Tommy play.......
Just wow  !
Stunning player.

Iamnobody

I'm really pleased your wife has got the house she always wanted. I know there are unbelievably tough times ahead still and I wish you all the best.

It it sounds like you are doing a great job of keeping the ship steady at the moment. Keep it up. 

Your family are lucky to have you...