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My beautiful sister

260 replies

Run4it2 · 23/06/2023 14:42

I adore her. She had melanoma in COVID, they said they got it all etc, and it's back. Looking like it will be pretty quick now.

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Loyalty · 29/06/2023 17:01

More hugs from me as well x

BurningBright · 29/06/2023 17:10

As many hugs as you need. xxx

Wingingit11 · 29/06/2023 17:13

So sorry 😞

Pinktrousers2020 · 29/06/2023 17:21

I am so very sorry you are going though that. Big hug @Run4it2

uncomfortablydumb53 · 29/06/2023 17:28

Sending you as many hugs as you need Thoughts are with you all

RandomMess · 29/06/2023 17:33
Flowers
MrsMarzetti · 29/06/2023 17:36

I am so sorry to hear about your lovely Sister. There is nothing anyone can say to make it better. I lost both of mine and it is awful. Just be there, laugh together when you can and just hold her hand and feel the love x

TidyDancer · 29/06/2023 17:36

I'm so sorry you and your sister are going through this OP. Sending lots of love and hugs. ❤️

sunglassesonthetable · 29/06/2023 17:46

I'm so sorry. I've been through this with someone very close. I wish you strength and time together. As much as you can. Say everything you need to. 🌷🌷🌺🌸🌹🌼

itsgettingweird · 29/06/2023 17:56

If hugs help I'll send the biggest sqypueeze you need Flowers

I hope your sister is comfortable.

Run4it2 · 29/06/2023 18:03

Thank you all. Going home with my parents who aren't up to the shift to ICU - middle sister is with little sister and brother in law. Probably the last time I'm going to see her conscious - they're likely to ventilate her when she gets to ICU and then it's just a waiting game. My parents are late 70s so don't want to leave them alone in all this. Bless her, she keeps apologising for being tired and needing to sleep.

Feeling blessed by your hugs and support - it's somewhere I can lean x

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UncleHerbie · 29/06/2023 18:26

Deeply sad for you and your family. Sending hugs

Wallabyone · 29/06/2023 18:40

I'm so very sorry to read this. It's heartbreaking x Sending lots of love and hugs, and strength xxx

minmooch · 29/06/2023 18:50

I'm so sorry. I lost my son to a different cancer aged 18.

It's a cruel cruel disease.

Even if she is unconscious keep talking to her. I'm sure she feels all your love. When the time comes I hope it's gentle for her.

You will all have a long road ahead of you. Xxx

Sleeepdeprived · 29/06/2023 19:01

Giving you all the hugs! I am so, so sorry. It’s just devastating.

Jaichangecentfoisdenom · 29/06/2023 20:45

Sending love and hugs to you all xxxx

Run4it2 · 29/06/2023 21:38

Thanks all - she's stable and resting x

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Peridot1 · 29/06/2023 21:47

Thinking of you all.

kimonokake · 29/06/2023 22:07

Sending love

uncomfortablydumb53 · 30/06/2023 01:01

Sending you my first hug of the day Much love Judith

Run4it2 · 30/06/2023 01:44

Thanks so much all. Middle of the night but obvs I can't sleep - I'm managing one night in three at the moment.

Shes a great girl my sister's. Got diagnosed with ms about 6!or 7 years ago - took it in her stride. They tried die a second baby including via ivf but it didn't work out, but she took it on the chin and embraced life as a mum of one. We have the same stupid warped sense of humour, so just laughed non stop every time we met - even in hospital we've just been laughing. She is a very loving and kind person (I'm not nearly as nice) and has lots of really strong solid friendships.

My brother knows but isn't in touch - so my parents will have no other kids in the country to support them. She was a star at being there for them and sorting stuff out. I was always there to help and pop back lots, but she was the one who dropped in several times a week and had them to dinner. Brother in law is a star as are her friends so between is we'll be covered, but I'm going to miss that girl

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loislovesstewie · 30/06/2023 06:11

I hope you did manage to get some sleep. I thought about you last night when I went to bed and just want to wish you strength for the day. Sending you, your family and your lovely sister a hug .
Sarah ,on the Yorkshire coast.

RogersOrganismicProcess · 30/06/2023 06:19

i hope the night went peacefully for you all. Sending you all hugs at this sad time.

PollyPeptide · 30/06/2023 06:19

I'm so sorry to read this. There's nothing I can say but I send big hugs to you and your family, especially your wonderful sister. It really is the thing we dread the most, losing someone we expect will be there forever. x

I shall call and see my sister tomorrow and give her a big hug, too.

something2say · 30/06/2023 06:38

Thinking of you all x