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TERRIBLE NEWS FROM YORKIEGIRL

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tillykins · 10/08/2006 03:25

Yorkiegirl has phoned me from holiday in Portugal; her husband Nigel has collapsed and died tonight.
She thinks it was a stroke or heart attack.
The authorities are trying to get hold of her parents - they are also in Portugal
Fortunately, neither of her DDs saw anything
I don't know much more than that but will post if I have anything else

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kid · 13/08/2006 23:10

I've just returned from holiday myself so have just seen this. I'm really sorry to hear of your terrible news YG, you sound amazingly strong.
I hope you manage ok on your flight home

tortoiseshell · 13/08/2006 23:19

have only just got back from holiday to see this - YG - I'm SO SO SO sorry to read this, you sound like you're being amazingly strong. I can't think what to write, except that I'm thinking of you. xxx

Auntymandy · 14/08/2006 08:14

hope you are home safely. It will take a while forit to sink in. I am thinking of you. I bet everyone gives their children an extra hug after reading this. I know I do. Life is so precious

buktus · 14/08/2006 08:21

I really feel for you sooo much i lost my dad and sister in tragic circumstances both very quickly and shock plays a part in the first stage of coping but at some point the grief catches up with you and at this time all the love and support is needed. You are staying so strong for your girls i am sure your star in the sky would be so proud - in my thoughts xx

Itsnoteasybeingcheesy · 14/08/2006 08:43

Only just read this.
How terrible .
You are in our thoughts.

katzg · 14/08/2006 08:45

thinking of you and your beautiful girls, like many others words escape me, but if there is anything i can do then please let me know

chatee · 14/08/2006 08:45

have been away so sorry for the late posting...Yorkiegirl and dd's i am so sorry to hear your sad news...take care of yourselves and take time to do what you want to...
lots of love and hugs from chatee xxx

ps:the words don't just seem enough but i am thinking of you

heavenis · 14/08/2006 08:45

I don't know you personally but you and your girls have been in my thoughts since tillykins posted. I hope your flight home was bearable. We're all here for you when ever you want.

jessicaandrebeccasmummy · 14/08/2006 08:49

You are still very much at the top of my list for prayers sweetie.

I really hope we can be here for you whenever you need us.

I am on MSN whenever you need me x

bluesky · 14/08/2006 08:50

Sending you lots of love Anna at this sad time, you really are in our thoughts and prayers. xx

bin · 14/08/2006 08:53

I just want to add how so very sorry I am, for you and your girls. I understand well what you mean about your dd's laughter your girls will be a great help to you in the coming months (and years) children help us continue. I only wish you all didn't have to go through this. For your Nigel, I am glad he did not know and that he did not have to suffer. I do hope my words come across in the way they are meant, full of wishing for anyone suffering that we did not have to go through such loss. I wish you all well YG.

Pixiefish · 14/08/2006 08:57

she's home safely. i'm sure she'll post on here as soon as she feels up to it. i know she has family coming round totay

popsycal · 14/08/2006 09:09

thinking of you all

pupuce · 14/08/2006 09:12

Dear YG.... just seen this..... don't know what to say, can't even begin to imagine how one copes..... so all my thoughts are with you and your DDs.... big hugs

lazycow · 14/08/2006 09:18

So sorry to hear this news.

This must be so hard for you and your family - you are all in my thoughts and prayers

jud2905 · 14/08/2006 09:58

just wanted to add my sympathy. My father passed away when I was 9 and my sister was 7 so understand how your dd's are feeling. Time is a great healer.
Nice idea which has helped others is for the girls to make a memory book of their treasured memories/ photos/ keepsakes so they will always have something to look back on.

My thought are with you.

marthamoo · 14/08/2006 10:43

Thanks for letting us know she's home safely, Pixiefish.

mrsjaja · 14/08/2006 14:33

Have never spoken to you YG, but you are in my prayers and thoughts. xxx

ginmummy · 14/08/2006 15:31

Yorkiegirl - I am so, so sorry! For what it's worth our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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hannahsaunt · 14/08/2006 16:56

You and your family are in our prayers. With love and sympathy.

ks · 14/08/2006 17:07

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Yorkiegirl · 14/08/2006 17:12

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puddingz · 14/08/2006 17:23

Usually I float around Mn and post a few messages but I had to come on and say you're doing an incredible job coping with your loss. My heart, hugs, love and prayers are with you and your gorgeous girls.

popsycal · 14/08/2006 17:25

Yg - make sure you take care of YOU as well. Make sure that you eat and be good to yourself.

xxx