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

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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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fryalot · 16/06/2008 13:32

am so sorry to see this, MB

wish I had some words of comfort and strength for you.

xx

QuintessentialShadows · 16/06/2008 13:33

So sorry MB.

castille · 16/06/2008 13:33

So very sorry this is happening MB.

TheTeaspoonLady · 16/06/2008 13:34

xx

WideWebWitch · 16/06/2008 13:34

Mb I'm so so sorry to read this. Use mn for whatever is helpful. xxx

VeniVidiVickiQV · 16/06/2008 13:35

Oh MB

He's battled on for the longest time now. He must be exhausted. I didn't know about the MBE - he truly deserves it.

We'll follow your lead on how you want to use MN.

piggypoohsmum · 16/06/2008 13:35

Sorry to hear this sad news.

thinking of you

northernrefugee39 · 16/06/2008 13:35

Martian I am so sorry and am thinking of you.

Boco · 16/06/2008 13:36

Hope you're ok MB xx

WingsofaAngel · 16/06/2008 13:37

Sorry to hear this MB.
The hospice will make him as comfortable as they can.
He has shown alot of strength.
My thoughts are with you.

YeahBut · 16/06/2008 13:37

So very sorry and thinking of you all.

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FoghornLeghorn · 16/06/2008 13:37

So sorry MB
Don't really know what else to say ..... so unfair !

cluttercup · 16/06/2008 13:37

Dear MB - such sad news Post as much or as little as you wish. Thinking of you.

onlyjoking9329 · 16/06/2008 13:38

so so sorry to hear this, know that you are in our thoughts, I wish I were wise with words and could say something inspiring to you right now.
I am glad that you have made some wonderful memories to keep and I know that you want to make more, life is unfair and this should not be happening to your family.
I am only ever an email away if I can be of any help even if you just want to scream and swear.
I will be thinking of you.

scaryteacher · 16/06/2008 13:38

I am so sorry MB; this must be so hard for you. Many congrats to Mr MB on the MBE. Have a hug from the Navy and I'm thinking of you in Brussels.

AttilaTheAntiHun · 16/06/2008 13:39

Oh, I am so very sorry to hear this MB. I knew things had deteriorated, but not hat they were this bad. I am thinking of you all a great deal.
So glad he got the balloon ride x

EffiePerine · 16/06/2008 13:39

So sorry to hear this MB

Don't worry about updating, use MN and your RL support however you need it to get through.

DANCESwithLordPottingtonSmythe · 16/06/2008 13:39

Oh MB very sorry to hear this. Wishing you and your dc lots of strength. Take care x

Gobbledigook · 16/06/2008 13:39

Oh MB - I am so sorry to hear this.
Just wishing you love and strength and I will be thinking of you.
xxx

MinkyBorage · 16/06/2008 13:39

Really sorry to hear this.

FAQ · 16/06/2008 13:39

Thinking of you and MrMB

tortoiseSHELL · 16/06/2008 13:40

Really sorry to read this mb, you are such an inspiration, and I wish things were different with MrMB. Love to you all. x

throckenholt · 16/06/2008 13:41

I was wondering if he made it to his balloon trip.

There are no good words - you know that better than anyone.

Use MN anyway you see fit - you know we are here for you when you need it - to make you laugh or to shout at or whatever.

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