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34 replies

Blu · 05/12/2006 10:49

I may have got this wrong. But I know that sometimes when I have no choice but to be brave and get on with things, I can't manage sympathy.

I don't know if MB is here regularly, but just in case...

This thread is for practical help and ideas, practicalities based on others' experiences....hugs and our thoughts on the other thread

MB - can anyone help with childcare? Arte you getting any help with talking to the children?

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Blandmum · 06/12/2006 08:40

THis is very kind. We have loads of support in place, friends are rallying round, my work is being exceptionally understanding, as is dh's. My sixth formers a volenteeing to baby sit for me, and keep sending me e-mails and cards for support. The RAF welfare people are linked up to us, and we are seeing our Macmillan Nurse this morning.

I already have someone who 'does' for us

Dh has started the palliative chemo and is feeling very well so far....he will get more tired as things go on.

The kids so far are mostly in the dark....but they do know that daddy is ill

The mavmillan nurses are solid gold, we have one in the hospital and when she knew we wanted to get out early to get dh to dd's carol concert, she fast tracked us to the front of the queue for treatment. They know that every minute counts.

Dh is going to contact our finacial advisor today....we are not loaded but quite 'comfortable', and he wants the peace of mind of knowing that everthing is 'sorted' to the very best of his ability.

We have loads of fiends who are doctors and nurses....plese, and I mean no disrespect, we are not into 'alternative' therapy.

Tomorrow we go into town to get some jewlery made for the kids to keep in later life.

I do pop in to MN, but I don't really want to post atm, I may later, I don't know

You are all so kind, and I can't thank you enough, but don't worry, we are, as far as is possible 'sorted' and supported. In many ways we are astonishingly lucky.

ThrockenAroundTheChristmasTree · 06/12/2006 08:43

thankyou for posting that MB - it is good to know that you are in as "good" a position given the circumstances.

moondog · 06/12/2006 08:49

Hello Martian.
Very comforting to know you have a good gang around you,although frankly am not surprised.
Thinking of you all.

XXX

fairyjay · 06/12/2006 08:51

So glad you're getting the support you've previously given to others.

Love to you all.

suedonim · 06/12/2006 12:50

Thank you for letting us know about things, MB. It's good to hear you're surrounded by the love and support that you need at this moment.

Lucycat · 06/12/2006 12:59

so good to hear from you mb, we miss you and are thinking of you all.

MerryChristmasfromQV · 06/12/2006 13:12

Thats good to know MB, thank you for posting.

'Speak' to you soon.

x

PollyLogos · 06/12/2006 14:08

I am glad that you have lots of support around you mb. What a testimony to you as a teacher that your sixth formers are volunteering to babysit for you. Also glad that work is being supportive too.

I often think of you all x

sunchowder · 06/12/2006 16:20

Thank you for posting MB, I am so very pleased for you that you have such good support at this time.

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