Hi Karen,

I'm sorry to hear your Dad in law is so sick, it's a very difficult time for you and your family and it's always very difficult to see your family like that, unfortunately I too have witnessed too much of this horrible disease in my family.

Please God his pain will ease and we are all thinking of you and Mike and pray that you find the stength to help you cope, it must be especially difficult when you're so far and frustrating when you know you have other family that are so close and yet do not visit.

Take care and i'm glad you're girlie problem has finally sorted itself out

Sinéad xxxx

Yup, Sinead said it quite nicely. I also appreciate your deference to me Saffy on that more personal matter, but those things do happen, and I am glad you could sort it out.

I wonder if'n we can ship our little white car over the isles sometime and tour the countryside with friends from your area Saffy, Sinead, Jackiey, Jenna, PatriciaB and more and more [y'all are growing quite the group thereabouts]. Of course, my steering wheel would be on the wrong side, and I would probably frighten Cleo out of her wits attempting to drive on that OTHER side of the road [not to mention myself].

Memories Made
MRidder 20110910

Time seems so long when from young eyes we see
oblivious to life, straining hard to be free
then clocks march right on and those years do pass
and mid all of the stuff of life even blossoms don't last.
Thus we learn to make time for the tender and right
episodes in our life thus to do before night
lest with passage of sun, moon, and stars we forget
meeting up with life's loves fill us full, no regret.
So a pie take to papa, and a grin and a kiss
sharing love every moment knowing one day we'll miss
being able to visit and hold hands with love
as we look upon God who consoles from above.
Some will fail to take in even time for a rose
mere blossom to them, and it's covered in thorns
but we'll know as reflection takes us back to good times
that we made memories last and they're good for all life.

So Karen [seems more fitting to call you by your name right now], you and Mike blessed and felt blessed in return though the travel was long, hard, and with pain. We, too, Cleo and I will travel this next weekend to our parents all three, checking in and as to my Dad, sharing his 80th birthday with him, although with his Alzheimers so advanced, he will scarce remember. But you know what? With the blessing of the computer in my backside, I will be able to lean close to my Dad one more time and whisper into his ear "I love you Dad." THAT is what you and Mike know life is all about. Perhaps others may learn from your lessons...... I can surely hope!

Blessings on you this evening,
Mark56z

Ill pass thanks give me croissants anyday!!!


Did you know that black pudding is make from the inners of cows(and God knows what else!) and lots n lots of blood!!!! .....couldnt put that in my mouth!!

I dont really like fry-ups myself as they say 'a moment on the lips a lifetime on the hips !!! but I believe great cure for a hangover!!!


Saffy Im very sorry to hear that you father-in-law is fading. How awful for him and for your husband. I will pray for him and for you both also.

Take care

Jackie

Saffy, I can't do better than anyone else here has, but my mom had multiple myeloma and passed away in July, so it's still very fresh in my memory. My heart goes out to you and Mike and to all of Mike's family (even the ones who aren't acting as we think they should-they may turn out having some deep regrets in their lives).

Please know that you have friends here who will always listen if you need to talk.

Mark, that was wonderful. xx

Thank you for all your kind wishes.

I am driving myself down to Eastbourne on Thursday as Mike can't get the time off at the moment but I have a feeling inside me that I am needed.

The MacMillan Cancer Nurse said he is indeed in the final stage, but has a good pulse and colour at the moment, but he has been saying he sees his Mum at the bottom of the bed .. and he said last night that he'll be at the end of it this week .. so I have a feeling I am needed to be with Pauline, even if this is not the case.

He agreed previously, if things got bad he would go in the Hospice to die and I don't want Pauline going through this on her own.

Of course if anything goes bad then Mike will drop everything and come down, but at this stage, who knows how long Ray will hang on. I just hope in a way, it's not long .. for him and for Pauline.

Bless them, the dentist has managed to get me in today and I am at the Doctor first thing in the morning, so I may even go straight after that .. I need to get my meds sorted and speak to my Doctor a little.

I know you will all be thinking and praying and I feel so blessed to have your love and caring, even though we have never met.

God bless Karen,

Were all thinking of you, Mike, Ray & Pauline and praying....

You take care too on your long drive

Love

Sinead xxxx

We are praying as well for the full lot of you. Such a time is hard. I remember sitting with my paternal grandmother when she was seeing family members gone before at the foot of her bed and conversing with them. God grant all of you beloved souls abiding peace, contentment, strength, and shoulders on which to cry. You have met us all in the spirit, and that is where our help will assure you of prayers as you are away.

Hugs a many,
Mark56

You are all so lovely ... I told my Mum In Law today, about the support and care I have been given on this forum .. she was very touched.



Am going down in the morning and going to stay a little while .. as long as I can .. but we have our daughter going to University a week on Saturday so I need to get back up to help move all her stuff over to her campus.

LOVE TO ALL xxx

Karen

Take care in your journey to you in-laws. I hope you get plenty of rest when you arrive. Im sure the driving will be tough. I dont know how you do it. I find driving any distance very hard. I certainly wouldnt be taking a journey like you say as I just wouldnt be able to sit that long. I did change my car last year to an automatic and it definitely makes a huge difference, but still wouldnt be able for long journeys..........

I pray for you all and that you Father-in-law is comfortable and he certainly has a lovely family around him

Thinking of you at this sad time

Jackie