Moving into the Hospice

[Knittingnovice]

Some of you may know me, most of you won't of heard of me but today at 34 years old I am moving into the local Hospice as I know my life is coming to the end.
I was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2011 and fought it with surgery and chemotherapy and was lucky enough after being the all clear to fall pregnant with a third child.
Unfortunately in October 2013 I found out that the cancer had returned as secondary bowel cancer in the form of peritoneal disease and liver metastases.
Since October I have undergone 2 more gruelling cycles of chemotherapy and numerous hospital admissions and my tumour is not shrinking and not reacting the the chemotherapy at all.
Everything reached a climax following the bank holiday at the end of May and after two days with the children at Legoland I was back in A&E with uncontrollable pain and vomitting.
Since then my health has spiralled downhill and last week after my discharge from hospital I took the selfish/selfless decision that i do not want to die at home and need to leave lots of happy memories for my children in the home and create new memories for them in the hospice.
I blog about my journey and decisions here

i'm not sure why i am posting this here, but i suppose i want to raise more awareness of bowel cancer and if this post prompts someone to go and get their poo checked out by the GP it will all be worthwhile for me.

[topsyturner]

Travel well Ruth x

My sympathies to you and your family Mr Knittingnovice .

[LuisSuarezTeeth]

I'm so sorry. I wish you all love and strength.

Peace to you, Ruth x

[storytopper]

So sorry to read this. Such a young age. Glad it was peaceful for Ruth. Condolences to Mr. Knittingnovice and the family. x

[KiaOraOAotearoa]

Rest in peace Ruth.

Wishing the family strenght, I am so sorry to hear your news.

[kelda]

Rest in peace Ruth. Thinking of your family.

[Yama]

I am touched by Ruth's story. Thank you for letting us know.

[PeanutPatty]

Sleep Tight dear Ruth.

[BIWI]

So sorry

[CorporateRockWhore]

So so sorry to read this. Sending strength to you and your lovely children.

[Badvoc2]

So very sorry for your loss.
X

[BreakingSad]

So sorry to hear your news. Love and strength to you and your family.

[tobiasfunke]

I am so sorry for your loss. I had been reading her blog this week and thinking what an amazing and brave person she came across as.

[NothingMoreScaryThanAHairyMary]

So sorry for your loss. Rest In peace Ruth . Love and strength to all your family .

[Heathcliff27]

So sorry to read this, thought with you and your family. Sleep tight Ruth x

[PestoSurfissimos]

So sorry to hear this very sad news. Just to say I have been thinking about you all this week and am hoping you can stay strong. Lots of love to you and your family

[trulymadlydeeply]

So sorry, Mr Knitting. My thoughts are with you and your children. Xx

[penguinpaperback]

I'm so sorry to read this sad news.
Rest in Peace Ruth, with Love to your family and friends. X

[Glastokitty]

So sorry for your loss.

[SugarPlumpFairy3]

I'm so very sorry for your loss .

I've been reading Ruth's blog for a while and was astounded by her strength. Such a remarkable lady.

Much love to you and your lovely children xx

[phoebeflangey]

So sorry to hear this sad sad news, my thoughts and prayers will be with you and your children, what a brave lady x

[enormouse]

So sorry . Sending strength and love to you and your family MrKnitting.

[NorksAreMesssy]

Oh my goodness, what sad news.

[Jakadaal]

Am so sorry to hear such sad news. I have only been following Knitting for a few days but was so impressed with her strength, courage and absolute love of her family. RIP and love and best wishes to the Knitting family x

[DrankSangriaInThePark]

Rest in Peace Ruth.

Sending strength and love to Mr Ruth and the mini-Ruths.

You must be so very proud of her. Her strength and serenity shone through her words on here, and in her blog. xx

[MaryBennett]

Thinking of you and your children.