| My Mum 07:53 - Apr 12 with 9467 views | PlanetHonneywood |
My mother passed away unexpectedly last Sunday. Realising my worst fear, that I'd not get back in time from wherever I was in the world to be with her at the end.
Over the last few days, I've realised how integral she was to my football life. As a small boy who had part of his leg amputated at 3, she encouraged me to go out and play football as a child. I always consider this was the cornerstone that my confidence to go out into the world was built on and also how I took on my disability. Equally, how I then expected other people with disabilities that I've worked for down the years to be treated as well: encouraged and self-confident.
But her erudite, no nonsense assessments on all things QPR down the years, are what I'll also miss. 'If you'd all support the lad, he'd do better!', followed by her gloating when the lad, Tony Sealey, finished top scorer the next season! Wherever I'd ring from on the Planet, she'd cut to the chase, and I'll sum it us thus: 'What kind of a bollix is Harry Redknapp?'
On 3 April 1982, she gathered all the mums, wives from around here to listen to the FA Cup semi final, and as we all trooped home, I just remember our house was buzzing when we got home.
Several years later, she'd been very ill, I flew back from Manila for a week, and stayed 18 months and became her carer. Her health yo-yo'd, and to go to Wembley in 2014, required a number of supports to be put in place to facilitate this. I was with my chums, but was exhausted by about 8pm and came home, but my mum had refused to go to bed until I was back and we had a drink to celebrate.
After my dad died, my regular trips back to London were to see mum, and I'd try get a few games in too. But now she's gone, I realise that I won't be visiting London as much and thus, my trips to QPR will sadly decrease even more. In fact, visits will be interspersed by years now as opposed to months.
It's life. We're born, we die, but what we do in-between determines if it was a good life or not. And despite all the challenges she faced, she gad a good life. The fact she'll be buried and reunited with my dad on their wedding anniversary says it all.
In the meantime, look after my team...they are worth fighting for too!
RIP Ma Planet.
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| My Mum on 11:08 - Apr 12 with 1897 views | ngbqpr |
Just to echo everyone else - truly lovely words mate.
Tho my Irish mum wasn't an R, I can just imagine her saying those words about Redknapp - and she'd also have ticked me off for singing 'Sealy must go!' (which incidentally I didn't...never got that vitriol, and I was as chuffed as you and your mum with his later scoring exploits - what we'd hive for him right now!).
Love and strength to you and yours. |  |
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| My Mum on 11:08 - Apr 12 with 1897 views | mart_Goblin |
Very sorry for your loss |  | | |
| My Mum on 11:11 - Apr 12 with 1882 views | langtoft |
Condolences and thoughts. Hold the memories tightly. RIP |  | | |
| My Mum on 11:12 - Apr 12 with 1879 views | MancR |
Sad time. Take care John. | | | |
| My Mum on 11:27 - Apr 12 with 1822 views | BrianMcCarthy |
What a lovely tribute. You did her proud, my man.
So sorry for your loss and happy for you that you were so close emotionally, if not always on teh same sod of earth.
"Long years apart can make no breach a second cannot fill" - Emily Dickinson.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam uasal.
Much love to her, to you and to your family. |  |
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| My Mum on 11:49 - Apr 12 with 1776 views | essextaxiboy |
Look after yourself and your family . She sounds like a true Ranger and a lovely Mum . Make sure you are back at Rangers for a few games .. RIIP
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| My Mum on 12:03 - Apr 12 with 1757 views | Toast_R |
Condolences to you mate.
I lost my mum on New Years Eve last year and it was terrible. Nearly 4 months on and I still think about her all the time, what she'd say about certain things, imagining her voice in my head. They stay in our hearts always. |  | | |
| My Mum on 12:40 - Apr 12 with 1690 views | Snipper |
I’m so sorry to hear about your mum PH. She sounded like a proper character.
You’ve got numerous great memories to remember your mum.
May your mum rest in eternal peace. ❤️❤️
Ps, please look after yourself. |  | | |
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| My Mum on 12:59 - Apr 12 with 1643 views | CLAREMAN1995 |
Another good one gone to the Promised Land .RIP |  | | |
| My Mum on 13:20 - Apr 12 with 1613 views | Ned_Kennedys |
May your lovely Mum Rest In Peace: it’s so tough to lose a parent.
Remember all the good times: sounds like your Mum was a real character. |  | | |
| My Mum on 13:22 - Apr 12 with 1611 views | FrankRightguard |
My condolences. I lost my mum last year and she was a mad R herself. |  | | |
| My Mum on 13:30 - Apr 12 with 1595 views | StreathamRanger |
Sorry for your loss PH. Take care. | | | |
| My Mum on 13:32 - Apr 12 with 1594 views | Paddyhoops |
RIP ma planet . | | | |
| My Mum on 13:44 - Apr 12 with 1577 views | BlackCrowe |
Beautiful writing....very best wishes to you Planet |  |
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| My Mum on 14:26 - Apr 12 with 1538 views | rrrspricey |
Great memories which will keep her alive in your heart Planet.
My sincere condolences to you and yours |  | | |
| My Mum on 15:10 - Apr 12 with 1465 views | themodfather |
sad news, RIP | | | |
| My Mum on 15:24 - Apr 12 with 1443 views | SimonJames |
Deepest condolences. I lost my wonderful mother last August, and I still can't get my head around it. |  |
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| My Mum on 16:36 - Apr 12 with 1384 views | BklynRanger |
Sorry to hear PH. Lovely words - sounds like you had a great mum. You'll carry her with you. |  | | |
| My Mum on 16:49 - Apr 12 with 1350 views | Mick_S |
Beautifully put, John. RIP Ma Planet. |  |
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| My Mum on 18:18 - Apr 12 with 1290 views | loftus77 |
| My Mum on 16:49 - Apr 12 by Mick_S |
Beautifully put, John. RIP Ma Planet. |
Very sad to hear this. RIP and sincere condolences to you and your family. [Post edited 12 Apr 18:18]
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| My Mum on 18:48 - Apr 12 with 1255 views | Spaceman_P |
RIP to your Mum, Planet. I too am an ex-pat living in Spain, my mum had a heart attack last week, I am heading back there on Friday next week. Its a fear I too have. To lose a parent and be stuck here in Spain and be told by phone. |  | | |
| My Mum on 19:26 - Apr 12 with 1227 views | enfieldargh |
Sorry for your loss planet carry on living life to the full, it’s what she would want.
What a fantastic mum May she Rest In Peace |  |
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| My Mum on 19:44 - Apr 12 with 1210 views | rbee |
Sincere condolences John.
These events really are the B Side of life. |  | | |
| My Mum on 19:45 - Apr 12 with 1210 views | Wilkinswatercarrier |
My Dad died just short of 5 years ago, in quite difficult circumstances that left me with PTSD.
What kept me going, and still does, was his love of QPR. He took me, despite him loving rugby more, and we took my son together. I went to a pre season game versus Watford, Warburton first game, and the first thing I wanted to do was tell my Dad that we were trying to play football again! Then I remembered.....
Hold on to the memories, but still go back to HQ. That is where I'm back with my Dad. Me loving Wegerle, he loving Wilkins. Me loving Bannister, him Byrne.
To your Mum, and to everyone who inevitably loses a parent; U Rs!!!!! | | | |
| My Mum on 20:55 - Apr 12 with 1142 views | loftboy |
Many condolonces ,Lost my mum in November just shy of her 90th birthday, lovely words, RIP |  |
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