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So life goes on......

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katzguk · 10/09/2004 12:00

Well now what?

having spent the last six weeks back and forth visiting my very ill MIL she has now passed away.

Really not sure how to handle the situation? she was only 53 and had everything to live for 2 children 2 stepchildren 5 grandchildren (on of which is mine aged nearly 2).

any one been there done that got the t-shirt?

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Hulababy · 10/09/2004 12:08

No advice katzguk, but so sorry to hear your news. How are you all? If there is anything I can do...

Take care.

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katzguk · 10/09/2004 12:12

thanks

will email to arrange play date DD playhouse is great.

hows teh househunt?

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coddychops · 10/09/2004 12:12

poor you
soprry
how is dh?

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katzguk · 10/09/2004 12:15

not too bad

will chat more later got a rep here in the office

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Hulababy · 10/09/2004 12:17

House hunting is good; selling is slow but have another viewer tomorrow. Playdate would be great.

jamiesam · 10/09/2004 13:21

Sorry to hear about your MIL. My mum died suddenly when she was 55 and my dh mum died after long illness when she was 63. Neither knew our 2 lovely ds. I hope you can cherish the time you did all spend together, both when she was well and when she was ill. Fraid the only advice I can think of is to take every opportunity to remember and cry for her. I think I may have bottled up my feelings, but they must come out. Sometimes as anger, not just tears. Hope you and your dh can support each other. You may need to cry with and shout at each other. Best wishes.

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katzguk · 10/09/2004 17:14

thanks jamiesam - we did get to see a lot of her these past few weeks and have osme footage on video for DD for when she's older.

Hula - have sent a email

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beetroot · 10/09/2004 17:27

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katzguk · 10/09/2004 17:28

thanks

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JanH · 10/09/2004 18:13

Oh, katzguk, I'm so sorry - my mother died at 50, although she had no grandchildren at that point I know she would have loved to stick around if she could, but she was ready to go, and I'm sure you are all glad that your MIL is not suffering now even while you are missing her so much. It's not fair, though, is it?

I am now 53 too and had cancer 4 years ago so I can identify very strongly with your MIL...you obviously all loved her very much so you will want to talk about her and remember her and look at pictures etc, and her grandchildren will know her that way. I'm glad you have her on video too. Hope the next few months aren't too difficult for you all. XXX

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