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Devastated at unexpected news

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Whereismumhiding2 · 16/06/2017 22:30

Im sat out in my garden necking strong sweet tea trying to get mt head round terrible news. My sister who was diagnosed with cancer 6 weeks ago and has undergone a brutal op, has gone into ICU as it's spread so aggressively they've stopped all cancer treatment. She's in hospital miles away so I'm driving up tomorrow. It's all happened so fast and is such a shock. I can't tell my children til Sunday as I don't want them to be alone with this news (they're at their dad's from tomorrow overnight) til im back but she has very little time now. They thought I was being weird asking them to draw her a picture or to write more in her card.
I guess I'm just wanting to.talk as I'm so in denial and numb, I'm at a loss of what you do or say, except to go up there and hold her hand.
I've rung round all the relatives for.my parents and i didnt feel any of the words I was saying, like someone is going to tell me it's all a misunderstanding. Some of my friends are arranging to meet me at a friend's house who.lives near the hospital to keep me company in the evening (am.staying over so i can see her sunday too) . I guess

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Trickycat · 15/07/2017 11:34

I'm so sorry. I hope you can take comfort from knowing that she was well supported and cared for. Flowers

Wibblywobblyfoo · 15/07/2017 11:35

I'm so sorry. Xx

Mum4MrA · 15/07/2017 11:36

So very sorry for your loss. You sound like you have been an amazing sister and have been a great support especially over her last weeks.

Hugs and please be kind to yourself. 💐💐💐

CremeFresh · 15/07/2017 11:39

I'm so sorry , such sad news Flowers

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 15/07/2017 11:39

What a dreadful shock.
I'm so very sorry, thinking of you.🌺

GoingSlightlyCrazy09 · 15/07/2017 11:41

So sorry for your loss. Your whole family must be in such shock. I hope her funeral goes well for you all Flowers

HunterofStars · 15/07/2017 11:52

I'm so sorry. Sending you hugs. Flowers

TSSDNCOP · 15/07/2017 12:09

I lost my best friend to this wicked disease, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. When you can look back, I hope you will find some comfort that you were able to help her at the end.

LeannePerrins · 15/07/2017 12:09

I'm so sorry where. I hope that you will be able to look back on these weeks and treasure the time that you and your DSis were able to spend together. I hope too that we will all have someone to tend us with such love and kindness at the end of our lives. Flowers

nocampinghere · 15/07/2017 12:12

Am in tears reading this thread. So sorry for you and your family. This thread is MN at its best. Do keep coming back for support.

Nearly10to9 · 15/07/2017 12:18

oh my lovely, i cant even imagine what you are going through - sending love to you and your whole family

its so weird how things like this touch you, you're a complete stranger, words on a page, and yet i'm sitting here feeling such sorrow and sadness for you x Flowers

FastWomanStanding · 15/07/2017 12:21

I am so, so sorry. You sound like a wonderful sister, my heart is breaking for you Flowers

darbyshaw · 15/07/2017 12:40

I am so sorry for your loss. You sound like such a wonderful sister, I am certain your sister knew exactly how loved she was by you. Thinking of you all. Flowers Flowers

Lissette · 15/07/2017 12:44

whereis I read your original post back in June. I'm so sorry your dear sister has died. You seem like the loveliest person and a kind sister.

Inertia · 15/07/2017 12:44

I'm so sorry for your loss, and I hope that in time your happy memories bring you comfort.

Whereismumhiding2 · 15/07/2017 12:48

Im so sorry for PPs losses too xxx
My sis's house is this treasure trove of things my children ever made her, neatly displayed or stored. My son and I did her garden last weekend, as she wouldn't have been happy with it. I'm not even doing my own garden! I really can't let go. I expect all of this is normal. The hospice was lovely. Id best go, got a suit to buy for my DS and blue dresses for my DD s. It was her favourite colour.

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TheSnorkMaidenReturns · 15/07/2017 13:05

I'm so sorry for your loss Flowers.

19lottie82 · 15/07/2017 14:22

Hi OP - I'm really sorry for your loss. My funny, vibrant and beautifully mum died from cancer 4 months ago.
I miss her so much every day. Everyone thinks I'm so strong but I still have a wee cry now and again when I'm by myself, and haven't really accepted that I will never see her again BUT it does get easier, I promise x

ChishandFips33 · 15/07/2017 14:40

Flowers So sorry for your loss OP...it sounds like you had a lovely relationship and she will be greatly missed Flowers

WelshMoth · 15/07/2017 19:04

Where, I'm so very sorry.
What heartbreak for you Flowers

Lipstickandlashes · 15/07/2017 21:49

I'm so, so sorry for your loss Flowers

Chapterandverse · 15/07/2017 21:58

where I am so, so sorry - I know exactly what you're going through.

It's been seven weeks and four days since my beautiful sister passed away. She had cancer & it was just too much for her, my wee flower.

I hope the funeral brings you some comfort xx

Popcornandjam · 15/07/2017 22:56

I'm so sorry, you must be heartbroken xxx

anoldcharterorsomething · 15/07/2017 23:05

So sorry for the loss of your beautiful sister Flowers

Creampastry · 16/07/2017 06:54

Thinking of you xx

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