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My nephew passed away this afternoon :-(

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SheSellsSeashellsByTheSeashore · 27/03/2009 22:15

He took ill last night and went this afternoon. All I think is at least it didn't drag on for him and he is at peace now. He looked awfull this morning. I would have hated him to be like that for days.

It was awfull hearing his sister and his mum. You could hear their hearts break. DH seems to be coping a lot better than I thought as does MIL.

I'm coping, feel in shock and helpless really. I wish i could do more for them all but what can you do? Sil and bil know that there are people there for them. Niece is being looked after by a friend tonight.

Dd1 is okay. She is quiet and had a few questions like how do you get to heaven and what is it like, she thinks it's where there are lots of beds on clouds and you ride horses and eat marshmallows all day. I'll let her keep thinking that.

The Macmillan nurse was great. She took neice aside and talked to her and gave her a little book.

I don't really know what to do. Or even why I am posting. It helped reading your comments when I found out his cancer was terminal, so I guess that's why. I probably won't post long. I am just having a brandy and then I'm going to clean up. I feel like I need to do something.

Dh is at the pub, his mum asked him to go to let some of her friends know as she can't face them.

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bellavita · 28/03/2009 11:46

Thinking of you two SeaShells x

Comewhinewithme · 28/03/2009 11:48

I am sorry .

seriouscase · 28/03/2009 11:51

So so sorry Seashells. Wishing strength for you all.

bellavita · 28/03/2009 11:53

too not two

FiveGoMadInDorset · 28/03/2009 12:06

I am so sorry Seashells, have been following your posts during this very stressful time, I hope you have someone that you can talk to aswell.

Buda · 28/03/2009 12:16

I am so sorry. I remember reading about his diagnosis. It has come quickly - but as you say at least he wasn't in pain for a long time.

So so sad for all of you.

Lizzylou · 28/03/2009 12:19

I'm so sorry Seashells, how terribly sad.

Disenchanted3 · 28/03/2009 13:23

My gosh,

how awful

(((hugs)))

Furball · 28/03/2009 13:32

awful, awful news. so sorry

LIZS · 28/03/2009 13:37

So sorry for the whole family.

Hulababy · 28/03/2009 13:37

I am so sorry

lisad123 · 28/03/2009 13:49

think of you and your family, got to be so hard to lose a child. hugs and love to you

Frizbe · 28/03/2009 13:52

so sorry

wilbur · 28/03/2009 13:53

So very sorry for your awful news. Thinking of your families.

LaDiDaDi · 28/03/2009 13:54

So sorry for you and your family . xx

SheSellsSeashellsByTheSeashore · 28/03/2009 17:49

Thank you all. DH is still coping really well.

I am coping. Mil has gone to see sil and bil. Everyone seems to be coping.

Dd2 seems to know that something is a miss and is being incrediably affectionate to everyone.

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PottyCock · 28/03/2009 17:56

How tragic Seashells. Lots of love and best wishes to your family.

Nabster · 28/03/2009 17:57

I am so sorry to see this, .

How is everyone doing today?

hazygirl · 28/03/2009 18:15

so very sorryxx

PheasantPlucker · 28/03/2009 18:23

I am so sorry x

ThePellyandMe · 28/03/2009 18:26

So very sorry seashells for you and all your family

ILikeToMoveItMoveIt · 28/03/2009 18:28

So sorry to hear this.

I wish a safe journey to your dear nephew.

onlyjoking9329 · 28/03/2009 21:58

So very sorry.

PollyLogos · 29/03/2009 13:42

This is very sad. My condolances to you and all your family.

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