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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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bellavita · 19/06/2008 22:30

I am for you.

So very, very sorry.

missorinoco · 19/06/2008 22:32

So sorry to hear this.

bundle · 19/06/2008 22:33

wishing you all strength mb

lovely news re: mbe (MI, you wonder!)

RustyBear · 19/06/2008 22:35

Thinking of you and your family MB.
I will be donating to our local hospice.

sfxmum · 19/06/2008 22:35

MP I am so sorry to hear this it is so sad and so hard to watch a loved one fade away.

no doubt the good memories will prevail

wishing much strength and love
X

Squirdle · 19/06/2008 22:36

I'm so sorry to hear this MB Much love to you all x

Hassled · 19/06/2008 22:37

Thank you so much for taking the time to update us all - I've been thinking of you often over the last couple of days. And your love for him and consideration for others during all this is quite breathtaking. Whatever else, feel very proud of yourself.

DumbledoresGirl · 19/06/2008 22:39

So sorry to read this MB.

I will donate my next charity bag to our local hospice charity shop.

Wishing you strength in the coming days.

ChippyMinton · 19/06/2008 22:40

Thinking of you all xx

Ledodgy · 19/06/2008 22:41

So sorry to hear this MB. x

southeastastra · 19/06/2008 22:41

mb

snowbird · 19/06/2008 22:41

Thinking of you all and sending you love. xxx

GivePeasAChance · 19/06/2008 22:41

Very sorry to read this. I can only pray that the coming time has moments of joy too

x

Tortington · 19/06/2008 22:42

thinking of you all xxxx

Kewcumber · 19/06/2008 22:42

I will also sort out my next bag/donation for the local hospice hwo were also so hepful to my mum.

So sorry MB.

suedonim · 19/06/2008 22:42

Oh no, MB. I'm very sorry the situation is deteriorating so quickly. My heart goes out to you, I simply can't imagine your agony.

I pray that Mr MB stays comfortable and that he gets his MBE. I shall donate when I'm back in the UK.

FromGirders · 19/06/2008 22:42

Thinking of you all, and hoping for some more memories to be made in the next few days, peaceful ones.

NorthernLurker · 19/06/2008 22:43

I'm so sorry you're at this point MB - wishing you good times together over the next few days come what may. Love to all

unknownrebelbang · 19/06/2008 22:43

xx

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wrinklytum · 19/06/2008 22:44

Thinking of you all

xxxx

NorksDrift · 19/06/2008 22:46

Thinking of you all.
xx

littlemissbossy · 19/06/2008 22:47

So sorry to hear this MB for MrMB, you and your DCs. Hope you can arrange the MBE - what a special moment that will be for all of you.
I'll gladly make a donation to Martin House, a children's hospice in Boston Spa a few miles away from where I live.
I wish you all much strength in the days ahead lmbxx

Pinkchampagne · 19/06/2008 22:47

I'm so sorry, MB.

bundle · 19/06/2008 22:48

st josephs's is near us but may try and donate to another hospice as they seem to have a pretty high profile and would maybe like to help one of the others, xx

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