I've just found out from my parents that my uncle doesn't have long to live (he has cancer) . He lives on the other side of the world and I have very little direct contact with him and my aunt. They've always been good to me when I visited when I was younger, they came over for my wedding etc, but I feel I don't really know him IYSWIM.
I want to send an email but haven't a clue what to say, beyond 'Sorry to hear the news'. Normally I'd email at Christmas to say a few things about the dds, but I'm not sure if it would be appropriate to natter away about nativity plays etc. Can't say 'Happy Christmas' - he may not live to see it.
He is only in his 60s and their youngest son died when he was 19 but their other son and daughter and 4 grandchildren live near them.
So, what should I say in an email? Help!
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Uncle who I don't have much contact with is dying - want to send a message but don't know what to say
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melpomene · 10/12/2008 22:43
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