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Dh very ill, will be going into the hospice on Wednesday

423 replies

Blandmum · 16/06/2008 13:19

Dh is now very poorly. He is very thin, has no appetite, sleeps most of the day and is up most of the night.

The Macmillan nurse visited today and has told him to stay in bed, and he will have a bed in the hospice on Wednesday.

I don't know if this is 'it'. but he is getting very ill very quickly. At least he got to do his balloon ride yesterday, and got the formal news of his MBE a little while ago.

We have been lucky to have the extra time that we have had, and we have built some fine memories, but this is very hard. He is such a good man and doesn't deserve this. I don't know if I can post updates, I may well just use MN as a distraction.

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MarmadukeScarlet · 16/06/2008 13:20

MB, so sorry.

HuwEdwards · 16/06/2008 13:20

MB, sorry.

sagacious · 16/06/2008 13:21
Sad
ShowOfHands · 16/06/2008 13:21

I'm so terribly sorry.

Kewcumber · 16/06/2008 13:21

sorry to hear this MB.

MamaG · 16/06/2008 13:22

So, so sorry MB. Don't worry about updating if you don't feel up to it. Just do what is best for you.

Will be thinking of you

TheFallenMadonna · 16/06/2008 13:22

I'm so sorry to read this. I hope the hospice make him more comfortable.

Thinking of you all.

sorkycake · 16/06/2008 13:22

Oh MB so sorry to hear this news

kando · 16/06/2008 13:22

oh MB, I'm sorry I can't imagine how you must be feeling. Wishing you much strength x

wonderstuff · 16/06/2008 13:22

So sorry

artichokes · 16/06/2008 13:22

I am so sorry MB. I hope the hospice can make him comfortable so that you can all make the most of whatever time you have left together. They did wonders with my lovely Mum .

Nbg · 16/06/2008 13:22

I'm so sorry Martian.

Flamesparrow · 16/06/2008 13:22

I have no words

xxxx

MaryAnnSingleton · 16/06/2008 13:23

MB - very sad to hear this - thinking of you and Mr MBE - I admire the way that you are always so dignified and calm sounding in your posts xx

Niecie · 16/06/2008 13:23

I'm really sorry MB.

Glad he had a good day yesterday and congratulations on the MBE too.

Wishing you lots of strength.

MummyDoIt · 16/06/2008 13:23

Oh, MB, I am so sorry to hear this. No amount of 'extra' time is ever going to be enough, is it? Thinking of you always.

PerkinWarbeck · 16/06/2008 13:23

very sorry to hear this.

thinking of you all x

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OhYouBadBadKitten · 16/06/2008 13:23

I'm so sorry this is happening MB - wishing you both strength and peace.

TheMadHouse · 16/06/2008 13:24

Mrs MB. You are yours and in my thoughs.

toodles · 16/06/2008 13:24

I'm very sorry.

Anchovy · 16/06/2008 13:24

Oh MB, I'm so very sorry. Wishing you and your family strength and peace.

TotalChaos · 16/06/2008 13:24

very sorry to hear this.

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