To draw your attention to this inspirational woman and great cause.

[Alex1984]

I don't even know if this is allowed but thought her words of wisdom are too poignant for mumsnet not to notice...

www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/charlotte-kitley/bowel-cancer-charlotte-kitley_b_5836238.html

And her husband's response:

www.justgiving.com/CharlottesStarOfHopeFund

Thanks.

Wow. It certainly makes you count your lucky stars and not take anything for granted.
Her poor husband and little girls. She'll watch over them though and indeed God bless the rest of her family.
I must say I am astonished that a thread as touching and inspirational as this goes unanswered for almost 90 mins.
R.I.P Charlie. You're beautiful little girls will never forget you and they have been blessed to have such a lovely mumx

God, I'm sat here sobbing. My fil died of bowel cancer and I worry so much for my husband. This kind of tragedy is my worst nightmare. Her poor family and children especially.

Thank you very much for taking the time to read this.

Charity belle, I am sorry to hear about your fil, it is petrifying and really makes you thankful for the here and now.

I don't even know what to say but bumping this for others to read

Thank you Alex, I'm sure everyone on here has been affected by cancer to a greater or lesser extent, it's such a horrid disease but somehow seems even more tragic when young people die. Too sad.

Another bump

Thank you so much for reading this...it has really changed my outlook on things and I am trying to "frame rainbows" everyday now.
Please keep reading and keep comments coming.