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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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Purplepillow · 19/06/2008 22:05

My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours MB, so sorry to hear this news.

Sidge · 19/06/2008 22:05

Love peace and strength to you all at this difficult time.

Yorkiegirl · 19/06/2008 22:06

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anorak · 19/06/2008 22:07

Oh MB, what a blow! I'm so so sorry

Are the powers-that-be aware of his condition and is there any way they could hurry someone over to the hospice to present him with his medal? He deserves to have it.

CarGirl · 19/06/2008 22:07

MB so sorry that to hear that he's going downhill so fast, love, strength & peace to all of you x x x

anorak · 19/06/2008 22:08

Oh I'm sorry you said about the MBE, I missed that bit off your post

Scuff · 19/06/2008 22:08

Thinking of you all.
x

ilovemydog · 19/06/2008 22:09

words fail me. Had no idea hospice was charitable donations. Will donate.

So sorry

Posey · 19/06/2008 22:09

Continue to keep you in my thoughts. Will sort out a donation. I am, as ever, amazed at the strength you show, and pray for that to continue. Sending you all lots of love x

womblingalong · 19/06/2008 22:10

so very sorry for you and your family MB

moodlumthehoodlum · 19/06/2008 22:10

oh MB. I am so sorry. Its just not enough to say that, and I wish I could do more. I am glad that there are wonderful people at the hospice for you all.

sallystrawberry · 19/06/2008 22:12

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Piffle · 19/06/2008 22:13

MB sorry to hear Mr MB is so poorly ... We have a lovely mm nurse supporting our neighbours. I will make an offering .
All I can say is I hope things for the lovely mr MB are as comfy as can be...
And that you all are ok in someway, coping...
love lots of love

littlelapin · 19/06/2008 22:13

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MARGOsBeenPlayingWithMyNooNoo · 19/06/2008 22:13

thinking of you both xxx

frogs · 19/06/2008 22:14

Thinking of you all, mb and wishing you peace.

xx

TotalChaos · 19/06/2008 22:15

sorry to hear this. will donate to local hospice.

notnowbernard · 19/06/2008 22:15

So sorry to hear this

LilRedWG · 19/06/2008 22:16

xx

BreeVanDerCampLGJ · 19/06/2008 22:19

As ever.....

Manly punch on the shoulder.

Hugs available on request.

Will donate.

QuintessentialShadows · 19/06/2008 22:23

Thinking of you.

Soapbox · 19/06/2008 22:23

Oh MB

This is all so desperately sad.

I hope that Mr MB gets his medal and that you get some more memories to store in the treasure chest.

I wish that there was more we could say or do

pointydog · 19/06/2008 22:25

ohhh, dark days

QueenMeabhOfConnaught · 19/06/2008 22:28

So sorry, MB. Wishing you all strength and peace.

Bink · 19/06/2008 22:28

Thank you so much for giving us an idea of something to "do". That is so like you!

all the very best

xxx