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PenhaliHOWMUCH · 23/10/2026 03:26

Burn the fancy candle
use the expensive moisturiser
drink the expensive wine
wear the nice dress

the special occasion is because it’s a day with a Y in it. Life is too bloody short to ‘save it for best’ charity shops are full of things people saved for best.

I found out I have terminal cancer today and this Christmas will be my last, I’m 34 with 3 children under the age of 10. Life is too bloody short to waste nice things.

Seriously. Use the nice things.

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MrGruber · 23/10/2026 03:38

How f- ing horrific for you - I iam so very very sorry

Even tonight however you are making an effort for others about something important
W what you say is close to my heart , very true life can change in a moment -vitrtual hugs- & I have seen other Mumsnetter say how sad it is to see drawers and wardrobes full of things saved for best

Thinking of you , hope Mn can be there for you xxxx

DoNotGoGorgeously · 23/10/2026 03:42

I’m so sorry, @PenhaliHOWMUCH. 💐I hope you have a lot of support around you.

Wewillmeetagainoneday · 23/10/2026 04:18

Oh my goodness OP I am just so sorry.
And you are so right about making the most of the now because time is precious.
All best wishes to you and your loved ones.

waterbru · 23/10/2026 05:19

I am sending you so much love and strength ❤️❤️❤️ I’m very sorry xx

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 23/10/2026 06:59

I am so very sorry, OP. Thank you for your wise words.

Sending you and your family lots of love and strength.

Myfridgeiscool · 23/10/2026 07:03

You’re absolutely right OP. Don’t ever put anything off either, if you want to do something just go to do it.

Sending you lots of love and strength @PenhaliHOWMUCH

Walkerzoo · 23/10/2026 07:11

Yor are so right. I have 3 sisters and the one who is most stressed has the least to worry about.

Life is short as you know. I really don't know what words go give you but I hope that whatever is ahead you have the support and love of those who need.

Hugs and prayers

Sally2791 · 23/10/2026 07:11

Wise words. So sorry for you.

Jellycatspyjamas · 23/10/2026 07:12

I’m so sorry @PenhaliHOWMUCHwhat awful news to try and process. Wishing you so much love and peace.

threetrainers · 23/10/2026 07:23

I’m so sorry

EnjoythemoneyJane · 23/10/2026 07:28

I’m so very sorry, OP. Sending love to you and your family. Life is fucking unfair.

Illjusthavethebreadsticks · 23/10/2026 08:45

So sorry, since losing my lovely sister to this awful disease my motto now is just do it, you never know what’s around the corner.

Laiste · 23/10/2026 08:48

Oh gosh!
Love and strength to you ♥️ I just can't imagine ....

Recently my DH (in his 40s) nearly died of a stroke out of the blue. A reminder to us that life is fragile. You are so right - life your life you only get one 💐💐💐💐

Alfiemoon1 · 23/10/2026 14:22

I am so sorry Op sending love to you and your family

teaandtoastwithmarmite · 23/10/2026 14:28

Oh no OP I’m so sorry 😔. I started reading your post thinking how much I agree to use these things then carried on and it’s so much more than that. Sending you hugs

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