RIP Mum

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Selena Carnell — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 21:11:23 GMT

So sorry for your loss. X

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SmegSlayer — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 13:36:44 GMT

Thanks everyone all your comments mean so much to me ((((HUGS)))) to you all.

Doesn't look like my brother will be home for Christmas and we can't go and see him as they've quarantined the ward due to novavirus!

Looks like it'll be me and dad and some sandwiches, playing Monopoly...

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Alison Clare Hickman — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 13:00:49 GMT

I didn't know what to say to you for fear that any words might be inadequate and would definitely be the wrong sort. So initially I stopped myself from saying anything... then I thought again...I would not want you to think you and your Dad are alone and not thought about lovingly, especially at this time of year when everyone else seems to be celebrating.

When I was totally lost after my dear old Daddy died I needed to know that there were souls out there who cared about me, even if they didn't really know me. It somehow helped me to see that they could be brave enough to put 'pen to paper' and express their sorrow and support. So I hope that my words mean something supportive and positive to you and your Dad.

....I am so sorry to hear of your loss; you and your dear Dad will always have your Mum in your hearts and in your memories, so she will be with you in some way for the rest of your lives. Bless her for thinking of you by buying Christmas presents early, wrapped with her love. I am sure your Dad will find solace in you and you will find the same in him. There is courage in you both. May your beloved Mum rest in peace.

I wish you and your family the strength to carry on through this very sad time. Bless you all. Hugs.

Alison

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Katie Mansfield — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 12:51:01 GMT

Sorry to hear your sad news.

K x

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Sal the 1st — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:04:02 GMT

well take care - I went through this a little while back (weds was the 4th anniversary of my dads passing so I know how difficult it can be arranging funerals at this time). Have as good a Christmas as you can - both you and your family

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SmegSlayer — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:29:31 GMT

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sorry for your loss - and dont forget to take care of yourself at this sad time, its easy to forget your own needs with all that needs to be done. ( if you need somebody to chat to a pm on here will find me)

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thanks sal. Dad has more or less got everything sorted today with undertakers etc. Won't get a funeral before new year anyway so time to wind down as well. Unfortunately my bro (who lives at home) is in hospital 20 miles away with acute pancreatitis (thanks to wonderful NHS management which has made Stoke Mandeville the nearest A&E to High Wycombe and has shut down the A&E in Wycombe) and I'm in Cambridge so dad's in a big house on his own. I'm heading back on Sunday for Christmas such as it will be, mum was house bound before we even knew she was dying so she ordered all Christmas presents back in the summer/early autumn.

She was better early last week and the Docs in the hospital (Wycombe before all depts apart from cardio surgery closed) thought it was possible that she and dad would get to their 40th wedding anniversary at the end of June next year but she went down hill dramatically in the last week.

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bongo — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:04:11 GMT

Thinking of you x

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Sal the 1st — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:14:26 GMT

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Celine — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:53:07 GMT

Very sad news

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Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:48:57 GMT

[quote user="Mark Hedberg"]Sorry for your loss... [/quote]

Likewise. Awful at any time, but must hit so much harder at Christmas.

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Mark Hedberg — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:46:48 GMT

Sorry for your loss...