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I have lost my mad beautiful funny sister

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argghh · 26/01/2012 02:57

She was the person for whom the phrase 'life and soul of the party' was invented.

She had been ill for some months with liver failure caused by Hep C.
Her daughter rang me 2 hours ago to say she had lost the battle.

I am sat here on my own devastated.

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SydneyScarborough · 26/01/2012 03:03

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OneHandWavingFree · 26/01/2012 03:04

I'm so sorry.

I should have been asleep hours ago so I can't stay up but I saw your post and had to respond before logging off. I really hope that other night owls or those in other time zones will be along soon to help you feel less alone.

"Mad funny beautiful" is such a lovely, vivid way to be described; she sounds wonderful.

Wishing you the strength and support you'll need to come to terms with a loss so profound.

argghh · 26/01/2012 03:05

Not at the moment. Have been talking to my other two sisters and my Mum and will go over there first thing. Its not really sinking in to be honest.

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argghh · 26/01/2012 03:06

Thankyou OneHand waving. Yes she was amazing.

Now do get some sleep!

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HappyTangerine · 26/01/2012 03:08

I am so, so sorry for your loss. Wishing you love and strength.

Thumbwitch · 26/01/2012 03:12

So very :( to hear that - was she older or younger than you? Talk about her if you like, or not if you'd rather not.
love and (((hugs))) for you.

bugsylugs · 26/01/2012 03:16

So very sorry for your loss. Be kind to yourself and know we are thinking of you.

argghh · 26/01/2012 03:16

Thanks for your kind words.

She was 5 years older than me: 51 but didnt look it at all. She has 4 children aged between 30 and 13.

My Mum and sisters are only about 1/2 an hour away, but she lived about 2 1/2 hours drive away. Currently plan is to drive up in the morning to see her partner.

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BastardDog · 26/01/2012 03:17

That's terribly sad.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you can soon be with your other sisters and your mum. Take care.

bugsylugs · 26/01/2012 03:24

Horrid disease. Hot drink rest I do not think you will sleep but try and rest as later today is going to be long and tiring. Thoughts and prayers for you all

argghh · 26/01/2012 03:48

Thanks bastard and bugsy. Anf sydney thats for the offer of support too.

Have got dressed and packed overnight bag. Will get work laptop out shortly and cancel all meetings.

Weather here is vile.

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TanteRose · 26/01/2012 03:51

so sorry for your loss Sad

{{{hugs}}} for you, and sending strength to get through the next few days.

its lunchtime over here so can talk if you want

fridakahlo · 26/01/2012 03:57

51 is so very very young Sad

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argghh · 26/01/2012 05:00

Thanks, am ok.

Drunk loads of tea, would like something stronger but need to drive.

Still cant believe it, always thought a miracle would save her

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sweetandtenderhooligan · 26/01/2012 06:12

So sorry argghh. I recently lost my sister too soonly a few weeks ago so i have some idea how you're feeling. Wishing you strength and love.

argghh · 26/01/2012 06:31

sweetandtender I was reading your post yesterday about your sister, never thought I would be in the same situation as you quite so soon. Altho she was ill I just didnt think it would be so soon.

Strength and love back at you

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curiousparent · 26/01/2012 06:32

so desperately sad argghh for you and all of the family and also to sweet who has recently lost her sister too.

Sending you all lots of love and hugs at this cruel time xxx

duchesse · 26/01/2012 06:36

I am so sorry.

nicknamenotinuse · 26/01/2012 07:00

So so sorry for your loss. X

FitForLife · 26/01/2012 07:25

Sorry for your loss.

I know it seems far too soon but your sister sounds amazing and full of life so it would have been worse for her if it all dragged on.

It's no consolation now but at least you'll know she wasn't too sapped of that bright energy by a horrible long drawn out illness.

Take care of yourself x

accidentprawn · 26/01/2012 17:37

so sorry for your loss.
She sounds like one wonderful lady.

BettySwollocksandaCrustyRack · 27/01/2012 11:10

So sorry for the loss of your lovely sister - she sounded truely amazing xx

coccyx · 27/01/2012 11:15

xxxxxx

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