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Dh-update

256 replies

Blandmum · 19/06/2008 21:53

He is very ill, and spent most of the day sleeping. They have made him as comfortable as they can, and I did get to have a about 15 minutes chatting with him and the kids this afternoon.

But it is clear that he is getting iller by the hour.

I realise that it is almost impossible to predict these things but his consultant thinks that he probably has around a week or so to live, less if he continues to get worse as he has over the last few days.

I know that MN is amazingly supportive, and I don't know where I would be without your kind words of support. If you feel that you want to 'do' anything can I ask that you contribute a few bob to your local hospice or the Macmillan Cancer relief charity? Dh and I are 'sorted' financially, and we would both like to think that he was remembered by people all over the UK helping people in their local communities.

We are hoping to get his MBE presented in the hospice (thanks to the wonderful work of MI, her mate in the FCO and the RAF.....a rare combination of disparate souls )

Much love and thanks

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QueenMeabhOfConnaught · 20/06/2008 19:26

Hope it all works out tonight, MB.

Aren't children amazing? Actually you are all amazing.

EffiePerine · 20/06/2008 19:26

hoping it all goes well tonight MB.

tortoiseSHELL · 20/06/2008 19:29

MB, your children are fab - I really hope your dear MrMB gets his MBE this evening - take lots of photos! Lots of love to you all. xxx
(And well done MI, the other MNetter and the RAF!).

LilRedWG · 20/06/2008 19:31

Congratulations to MrMB on his MBE - hopefully he will receive it tonight

wheelybug · 20/06/2008 19:48

Hope Mr MB gets his MBE tonight.

Wishing you strength.

Amapoleon · 20/06/2008 20:19

Thinking of you xxx

Pruners · 20/06/2008 20:24

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DaisySteiner · 20/06/2008 20:28

Don't know what to say MB, just thinking of you all. xx

CatIsSleepy · 20/06/2008 20:31

MB wishing you strength at this time.
Hope Mr MB can receive his MBE tonight.

Have been thinking I should start donating to Macmillan Cancer Relief or similar for a while now-they do a fantastic job.
Take care of yourself x

macwoozy · 20/06/2008 20:33

I'm sorry, prayers to you x

AlistairSim · 20/06/2008 20:33

Will be thinking of you and yours, MB, and wishing you all strength and comfort.

x.

LaDiDaDi · 20/06/2008 20:34

I hope that Mr MB gets his MBE tobight and gives you all some more memories to cherish. X

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bossybritches · 20/06/2008 21:02

Thinking of you all & the brave lovely Mr MB (E)...what a fitting tribute to such a brave man-I hope he is well enough to enjoy it, knowing forces friends I can guess it will mean SO much to him & you will all be SO proud of him.(as if you aren't already!)

mumtofour · 20/06/2008 21:16

Hope the MBE presentation goes well tonight, what a proud moment it will be. Sending you and your family love.

getbackinyouryurtjimjams · 20/06/2008 21:21

Hope he's been well enough MB xxx

suedonim · 20/06/2008 21:25

Thinking of you all this evening and hoping Mr MB's MBE presentation goes ahead. xxx

CaptainDippy · 20/06/2008 21:30

Thoughts & Prayers. xxxxxxx

TheArmadillo · 20/06/2008 21:30

Thinking of you and your family MB.

MrsSchadenfreude · 20/06/2008 21:57

Thinking of you.

MARGOsBeenPlayingWithMyNooNoo · 20/06/2008 22:55

I'm standing to attention for Mr MB in honour of his MBE.

I hope it went ahead and Mr MB was able to accept it. x

mummymusings · 20/06/2008 23:02

Im so so sorry for all that your family are going through.
I hope this evening was ok.
You are all very much in my thoughts and prayers x

assdoc · 20/06/2008 23:10

MB, I think of you often. Never more so than now. Much love and peace to you Mr. MB and your children.X

ladytophamhatt · 21/06/2008 07:07

I hope Dh got his award MB....

xxx

throckenholt · 21/06/2008 07:28

I hope you got your presentation last night.

And memory boxes - if you and the kids work through and make them in the next few weeks that will probably help a lot. It is a shame DH didn't get to contribute - but I am sure you can think of things he would have added.

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