mossgrove Report post Posted January 16, 2007 (edited) As many of you know my mother has been fighting cancer for the last couple of years. She is now gravely ill and unable to remain at home. We are going home tomorrow to help Dad take her into a Hospice from where we do not expect her to return. I am unlikely to be round for a while but I look forward to catching up with you all in due course. My hearfelt thanks to all of you who have sent PM's and their best wishes. Simon Edited January 26, 2007 by mossgrove Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Words are son inadequate at a time like this <'> <'> <'> Will be thinking of you all. Cat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Simon, My thoughts and prayers will be with you, and your family. <'> <'> <'> K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Oh Simon, I'm so sorry <'> Bidx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarenT Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Sorry to hear this Simon. Will be thinking of you. Karen x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barefoot wend Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Simon Hope things go as smoothly as possible for you all. Barefoot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted January 16, 2007 <'> Simon <'> , My thoughts are with you and your family. Annie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Simon, will be thinking of you and your family at this difficult time <'> <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoebe Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Simon <'> <'> <'> <'> <'> Words are not enough and time is the only healer. Will be thinking of you at this difficult time. Love and hugs Phoebe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikergal Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time <'> <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleRae Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Thinking of you and your family Simon. Take Care Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Simon I'm so sorry hun - thinking of you and your family <'> M xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Simon, <'> <'> <'> <'> <'> My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Nellie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellisisamazing Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Simon, I will be thinking of you and your family. <'> Take Care Lisa xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frangipani Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Simon <'> Our prayers are with you and your dad, Peace and warm wishes to you all God Bless your mum Love Hailey <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Take care, Simon. Love and Peace BD <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrieq Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Thinking of you and your family at this time Carrie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karen A Report post Posted January 16, 2007 <'> Thinking of you Simon.It is a tough time for you all.Regards Karen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
butterfingersbimbo Report post Posted January 16, 2007 <'> will be thinking of you and your family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loulou Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Simon, I'll be thinking of you and your family <'> <'> Loulou xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted January 16, 2007 simon,i will be thinking of you <'> <'> take care love hev Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elun1 Report post Posted January 16, 2007 <'> <'> Simon <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lorryw Report post Posted January 17, 2007 Simon, My thoughts are with you and your family. Love Loraine xxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sallya Report post Posted January 17, 2007 dear simon, I hope the hospice has lots of lovely, caring nurses, who will make your mum comfortable and pain free and look after the whole family s xxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frangipani Report post Posted January 20, 2007 (edited) <'> Hi Simon, How are you going, coping, I know its a really hard time at the moment. Hope you and your family are in good spirits. A good time to tell your mum how much you love her, and how awesome she is. I remember my Uncle visiting him in a hospice and I was young I was only 16 I was in denial, I kept thinking they have got it all wrong, he is going to be okay and he is going to come home I sat down beside him and looked into his eyes and held his hand, even though I was scared at how ill he was looking, he was drifting in and out on morphine for the pain. He for a moment opened his eyes and he knew it was me, he looked me in the eye and said, your a good kid ...... and a lovely girl ...... I just squeezed his hand as I was speechless. As I walked out of the room there was this huge grand piano and a big window with the view over the surf, all my aunts and mum looking dire, then I noticed on the wall a beautiful poem framed, call 'Footprints' http://www.barefootsworld.net/footprints.html After I read this, it gave me comfort, and I realised my Uncle was not alone. Thinking of you F xx Edited January 20, 2007 by Frangipani Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brook Report post Posted January 20, 2007 <'> <'> Simon & family <'> <'> Brook <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mossgrove Report post Posted January 26, 2007 Thanks for all the replies, it really helps at a difficult time like this. Mum's long struggle against cancer came to an end last night, she passed away shortly after 10 o'clock and is free from pain at last. The hospice staff were wonderful and made the process much less traumatic than it might have been otherwise. Simon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted January 26, 2007 Hi Simon - Love, Peace and sincerest sympathy to you and yours David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted January 26, 2007 So sorry Simon..... our thoughts are with you and your family <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted January 26, 2007 Oh Simon, I'm so very sorry <'> Bidx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted January 26, 2007 Simon, So sorry. Thinking of you and your family. <'> K xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted January 26, 2007 Simon My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mary xxx <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helenl53 Report post Posted January 26, 2007 Oh Simon, I am so sorry I have only just read this thread and I am so sorry for your loss. You have been a great strength and support to me in the past and you are in my thoughts now at this very sad time. With love Helen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted January 26, 2007 Simon, I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. Nellie <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flora Report post Posted January 26, 2007 Simon Lots of best wishes, love and thoughts from me. Can't begin to imagine your loss, but my thoughts are with you and your family Flora XX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
something vague Report post Posted January 27, 2007 <'> <'> Thinking of you <'> <'> SV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frangipani Report post Posted January 27, 2007 Dear Simon & Family, I am truly sorry <'> Words cant say enough, I read this Psalm 23 at my grandmothers passing. Hope it brings you some comfort like it did for me. Please take care. Love Jenny xx Psalm 23 The Lord the Shepherd of His People The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever. Love Jenny xx <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted January 27, 2007 <'> Simon <'> I'm so sorry . My thoughts are with you and your family. Annie xx <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoebe Report post Posted January 27, 2007 Simon <'> <'> <'> <'> <'> <'> Even though you knew that the end was coming, nothing prepares you for the shock and the reality of the coming few weeks. Take care of you - we will be thinking of you. Words do not seem enough. Love and hugs Phoebe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikergal Report post Posted January 27, 2007 So sorry Simon <'> <'> <'> Thinking of you and your family Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
