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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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YohoAhoy · 20/06/2008 08:01

I don't think we've 'spoken' MB, but I have been following Mr MB MBE's story and just wanted to add my thoughts and prayers.

The love and strenght of your family shines through your posts, and I do hope he gets to receive and enjoy his MBE.

Macmillan nurses are wonderful - I remember them from when my dad was ill and they were a great comfort. I shall be making a donation.

Much love to you all xxx

throckenholt · 20/06/2008 08:03

MB - I am so sorry this is happening so quickly - but I guess one consolation is he has had reasonable quality of life up until recently - and if the end is quick then he and you don't have to go through a long drawn out end phase.

JackieNo · 20/06/2008 08:07

So sorry to hear this MB - thinking of you all.

Flamesparrow · 20/06/2008 08:07

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MummyDoIt · 20/06/2008 08:12

My thoughts are with you as always, MB. I'll be making a donation to the Mac nurses on your behalf.

onlyjoking9329 · 20/06/2008 09:01

thinking of you MB mr MBE and your children, there are no words that will change anything for you all, how i wished there were.
Mac nurses are fab and i have you to thamk for pushing me in to getting one.
i hope that MR MB is peaceful and pain free.

chocaholic73 · 20/06/2008 09:10

wishing Mr MB peace and both of you strength

lucyellensmum · 20/06/2008 09:40

So sorry to hear this MB, ive not posted on your threads about DH before. You were very kind and helpful to me on one of my threads once and what you said to me has made a real difference to my outlook on things. Thankyou for that, and i wish you and your family peace and love. Will make a small donation to the hospice shop for you today.

Boco · 20/06/2008 09:43

Thinking of you and MrMB, lots of love xxxx

TsarChasm · 20/06/2008 09:47

Wishing you all strength and peace

Elibean · 20/06/2008 09:50

MB doesn't begin to cover it.

A friend's dw died in Trinity Hospice recently, we were going to make a donation and will double it in honour of Mr MB. Friend said the hospice was, and is still, amazing - especially helping the children - and I hope you get the same level of support.

Thinking of you all, xxx

NigellaTheOriginal · 20/06/2008 09:50

peace and strength to you and mr mb (e)

Elibean · 20/06/2008 09:51

And go the disparate souls

ajandjjmum · 20/06/2008 09:52

So sorry to hear this MB.

YeahBut · 20/06/2008 09:57

Wishing you all peace.

SoMuchToBits · 20/06/2008 10:00

Very, very sorry to hear how ill your dh is. Hope you manage to arrange the MBE.

I'm thinking of you every day.

Anchovy · 20/06/2008 10:03

Thank you for giving us something practical to do.

MB, I don't know how to say this, but we are not too good in our culture in the idea of having a "good death". I hope you know that a lot of people will stand by your side, virtually, for these days and weeks and do what they can to help.

Is there anything we can do to help your DCs?

Dotsie · 20/06/2008 10:08

MB, I've not posted before, but have been lurking for a little while.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. It must be so hard for you and your children.
I do so hope that Mr MB gets to receive his MBE .

motherinferior · 20/06/2008 10:11

Anchovy's spot on.

(And it wasn't me, it was another very wonderful MNer who sorted it out!)
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ByTheSea · 20/06/2008 10:14

All thoughts are with you MB.

whoops · 20/06/2008 10:20

Sorry to hear this
Thinking of you all x

misdee · 20/06/2008 10:21

oh mb

i hope he gets his MBE.

love and hugs to you all.

xx

ggglimpopo · 20/06/2008 10:22

Thinking of you all MB.xxx