It was a sad day today
Sep 26th 2010, 9:24 am
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Re: It was a sad day today
I hope your friend gets over her loss fairly quickly - the feeling will never go away entriely, but getting on with life, and looking after and comforting her children will help. You will no doubt be a great help in this, and also have learnt that we must be thankful and appreciate what apper the little insignficant things our families bring to us.
I've had to attend 3 funerals this last summer of people much much younger than myself; so very sad. 1 cancer victim and 2 road accident victims. Makes you realise how lucky we are.
ciao for now,
'o nonno
I've had to attend 3 funerals this last summer of people much much younger than myself; so very sad. 1 cancer victim and 2 road accident victims. Makes you realise how lucky we are.
ciao for now,
'o nonno
Sep 26th 2010, 9:36 am
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Re: It was a sad day today
I know I sometimes moan about things that bother me in Italy, but having seen all the support she had from her Italian friends I realise how wonderful they are in moments like this.
Sep 27th 2010, 9:38 am
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We all forget to do this. It is so important.
My Oh was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma 3 years ago. It was part of the reason for moving over here. Every 3 months we trip to Padova for tests to check if her blood levels have moved. So far thank God they haven't moved since she was diagnosed.
My OH amazed me when our UK GP first told her that she had cancer. The doc said he needed her to go to the hosp for more tests on Friday (2 days later). My Oh said I can't I am at school teaching. Can I go on the following Thursday.......
I know if it was me that had been told I had Multiple Myeloma I would still be a gibbering wreck. Knowing that sooner or later it would claim me.
Today is officially Give your OH a Hug day.
Sep 27th 2010, 10:20 am
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We all forget to do this. It is so important.
My Oh was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma 3 years ago. It was part of the reason for moving over here. Every 3 months we trip to Padova for tests to check if her blood levels have moved. So far thank God they haven't moved since she was diagnosed.
My OH amazed me when our UK GP first told her that she had cancer. The doc said he needed her to go to the hosp for more tests on Friday (2 days later). My Oh said I can't I am at school teaching. Can I go on the following Thursday.......
I know if it was me that had been told I had Multiple Myeloma I would still be a gibbering wreck. Knowing that sooner or later it would claim me.
Today is officially Give your OH a Hug day.
My Oh was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma 3 years ago. It was part of the reason for moving over here. Every 3 months we trip to Padova for tests to check if her blood levels have moved. So far thank God they haven't moved since she was diagnosed.
My OH amazed me when our UK GP first told her that she had cancer. The doc said he needed her to go to the hosp for more tests on Friday (2 days later). My Oh said I can't I am at school teaching. Can I go on the following Thursday.......
I know if it was me that had been told I had Multiple Myeloma I would still be a gibbering wreck. Knowing that sooner or later it would claim me.
Today is officially Give your OH a Hug day.
I can't give my OH a hug as the poor sod is still suck in Saudi Arabia - but I'll give you all a virtual hug, I'll give my kids some extra ones and OH can have lots on Friday when he's home again.
Sep 27th 2010, 10:35 am
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Re: It was a sad day today
We all forget to do this. It is so important.
My Oh was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma 3 years ago. It was part of the reason for moving over here. Every 3 months we trip to Padova for tests to check if her blood levels have moved. So far thank God they haven't moved since she was diagnosed.
My OH amazed me when our UK GP first told her that she had cancer. The doc said he needed her to go to the hosp for more tests on Friday (2 days later). My Oh said I can't I am at school teaching. Can I go on the following Thursday.......
I know if it was me that had been told I had Multiple Myeloma I would still be a gibbering wreck. Knowing that sooner or later it would claim me.
Today is officially Give your OH a Hug day.
My Oh was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma 3 years ago. It was part of the reason for moving over here. Every 3 months we trip to Padova for tests to check if her blood levels have moved. So far thank God they haven't moved since she was diagnosed.
My OH amazed me when our UK GP first told her that she had cancer. The doc said he needed her to go to the hosp for more tests on Friday (2 days later). My Oh said I can't I am at school teaching. Can I go on the following Thursday.......
I know if it was me that had been told I had Multiple Myeloma I would still be a gibbering wreck. Knowing that sooner or later it would claim me.
Today is officially Give your OH a Hug day.
Sep 27th 2010, 10:48 am
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Re: It was a sad day today
She sounds like a very special lady Pecora. Like you I would definitely be in the gibbering category !
A close friend of ours has a rare lymphatic cancer but he's so calm and collected and I just think HOW - how do people cope.
She's very lucky having an OH like you, it cant have been easy moving here and having to deal with all of it.
I will give my OH a virtual hug cos like Lorna mine works away. And I will hug my kids too
A close friend of ours has a rare lymphatic cancer but he's so calm and collected and I just think HOW - how do people cope.
She's very lucky having an OH like you, it cant have been easy moving here and having to deal with all of it.
I will give my OH a virtual hug cos like Lorna mine works away. And I will hug my kids too
Sep 27th 2010, 11:05 am
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She sounds like a very special lady Pecora. Like you I would definitely be in the gibbering category !
A close friend of ours has a rare lymphatic cancer but he's so calm and collected and I just think HOW - how do people cope.
She's very lucky having an OH like you, it cant have been easy moving here and having to deal with all of it.
I will give my OH a virtual hug cos like Lorna mine works away. And I will hug my kids too
A close friend of ours has a rare lymphatic cancer but he's so calm and collected and I just think HOW - how do people cope.
She's very lucky having an OH like you, it cant have been easy moving here and having to deal with all of it.
I will give my OH a virtual hug cos like Lorna mine works away. And I will hug my kids too
I hope the day gets better for you Isakat.
Sep 27th 2010, 11:26 am
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She is amazing. The 3 monthly tests are just like a dentist visit to her. I dare not miss one because I fear the day I'm not there the levels will have moved. MY Oh is 35 so she was told when she was 32 and a half. Anyway didn't mean to highjack the thread.
I hope the day gets better for you Isakat.
I hope the day gets better for you Isakat.
I pray that your lovely OH comes out of it a winner like many other cancer sufferers who beat the illness.
All the best to both of you.
Isakat
Sep 28th 2010, 5:30 am
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Wow. You all sound absolutely amazing. Isakat for being a fantastic friend, Pecora Nera's OH for being so strong and PN himself for being there for her. I often think that, although we moan and whinge there are a lot of special people out there. All my hugs and healing vibes to you all.xxxxx
Sep 28th 2010, 7:57 pm
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My thoughts are with you Isakat. Such wise and touching words on here - I hope they give you some comfort xxxxxxxxxxx
