'That' dreaded phonecall.......
Nov 21st 2005, 6:00 am
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'That' dreaded phonecall.......
Well in a way I'm glad we're still in the UK as last night we received that dreaded call. My sister called and told me to sit down (always a bad sign) and then told me that my Nan had had a stroke, followed by another large bleed during the night. She's in the specialist stroke unit. My Nan is very special to us as my mum died when we were young and she brought us up. A week ago, my nan did and said something very strange. She always forgets my birthday (next week), but this year she remembered it and sent me £500 (we normally get a tenner, if she remembers). Most of her family live in Glebe, Sydney and last week on the phone she said "Ann dear I'm glad I'm back in Britain, cos I never wanted to die in Australia" I thought it was an odd statement at the time, but when i asked her if she was ok she said yes.
My mum before she died, said something very similar and she couldn't have known she was going to die as she was very young and it was very sudden and tragic.
On the whole we're all coping ok. Its difficult as we're all scattered all over the world, so the family support is not there. My sister is in South Africa and we've yet to contact her, my Aunty lives in the south of France, I have another sister here in the UK then everyone else is in Sydney. There isn't much any of us can actually 'do' which is frustrating. It does make you realise how important family actually are tho.
The only thing i can say is at least we are here in the UK and can see her X
My mum before she died, said something very similar and she couldn't have known she was going to die as she was very young and it was very sudden and tragic.
On the whole we're all coping ok. Its difficult as we're all scattered all over the world, so the family support is not there. My sister is in South Africa and we've yet to contact her, my Aunty lives in the south of France, I have another sister here in the UK then everyone else is in Sydney. There isn't much any of us can actually 'do' which is frustrating. It does make you realise how important family actually are tho.
The only thing i can say is at least we are here in the UK and can see her X
Nov 21st 2005, 6:59 am
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ffs, hen, really sorry to hear this news. again, i hate this kind of thread.
wish i could say something to make u feel better, but im pish at this. our hearts go out to u your nan and your family pet.
sending love, soapy
wish i could say something to make u feel better, but im pish at this. our hearts go out to u your nan and your family pet.
sending love, soapy
Originally Posted by glittababe
Well in a way I'm glad we're still in the UK as last night we received that dreaded call. My sister called and told me to sit down (always a bad sign) and then told me that my Nan had had a stroke, followed by another large bleed during the night. She's in the specialist stroke unit. My Nan is very special to us as my mum died when we were young and she brought us up. A week ago, my nan did and said something very strange. She always forgets my birthday (next week), but this year she remembered it and sent me £500 (we normally get a tenner, if she remembers). Most of her family live in Glebe, Sydney and last week on the phone she said "Ann dear I'm glad I'm back in Britain, cos I never wanted to die in Australia" I thought it was an odd statement at the time, but when i asked her if she was ok she said yes.
My mum before she died, said something very similar and she couldn't have known she was going to die as she was very young and it was very sudden and tragic.
On the whole we're all coping ok. Its difficult as we're all scattered all over the world, so the family support is not there. My sister is in South Africa and we've yet to contact her, my Aunty lives in the south of France, I have another sister here in the UK then everyone else is in Sydney. There isn't much any of us can actually 'do' which is frustrating. It does make you realise how important family actually are tho.
The only thing i can say is at least we are here in the UK and can see her X
My mum before she died, said something very similar and she couldn't have known she was going to die as she was very young and it was very sudden and tragic.
On the whole we're all coping ok. Its difficult as we're all scattered all over the world, so the family support is not there. My sister is in South Africa and we've yet to contact her, my Aunty lives in the south of France, I have another sister here in the UK then everyone else is in Sydney. There isn't much any of us can actually 'do' which is frustrating. It does make you realise how important family actually are tho.
The only thing i can say is at least we are here in the UK and can see her X
Nov 21st 2005, 7:13 am
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Originally Posted by glittababe
Well in a way I'm glad we're still in the UK as last night we received that dreaded call. My sister called and told me to sit down (always a bad sign) and then told me that my Nan had had a stroke, followed by another large bleed during the night. She's in the specialist stroke unit. My Nan is very special to us as my mum died when we were young and she brought us up. A week ago, my nan did and said something very strange. She always forgets my birthday (next week), but this year she remembered it and sent me £500 (we normally get a tenner, if she remembers). Most of her family live in Glebe, Sydney and last week on the phone she said "Ann dear I'm glad I'm back in Britain, cos I never wanted to die in Australia" I thought it was an odd statement at the time, but when i asked her if she was ok she said yes.
My mum before she died, said something very similar and she couldn't have known she was going to die as she was very young and it was very sudden and tragic.
On the whole we're all coping ok. Its difficult as we're all scattered all over the world, so the family support is not there. My sister is in South Africa and we've yet to contact her, my Aunty lives in the south of France, I have another sister here in the UK then everyone else is in Sydney. There isn't much any of us can actually 'do' which is frustrating. It does make you realise how important family actually are tho.
The only thing i can say is at least we are here in the UK and can see her X
My mum before she died, said something very similar and she couldn't have known she was going to die as she was very young and it was very sudden and tragic.
On the whole we're all coping ok. Its difficult as we're all scattered all over the world, so the family support is not there. My sister is in South Africa and we've yet to contact her, my Aunty lives in the south of France, I have another sister here in the UK then everyone else is in Sydney. There isn't much any of us can actually 'do' which is frustrating. It does make you realise how important family actually are tho.
The only thing i can say is at least we are here in the UK and can see her X
Super hugs and comfort for what may be a tough ride.
Vics xx
Nov 21st 2005, 7:50 am
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So sorry to hear your sad news GB,
I'm thinking of you and your family and saying a little prayer for you all.
Julie.
I'm thinking of you and your family and saying a little prayer for you all.
Julie.
Nov 21st 2005, 8:06 am
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Thinking of you x
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Nov 21st 2005, 8:21 am
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So sorry to hear about your Nan.
Thinking of you and you family
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Thinking of you and you family
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Nov 21st 2005, 8:25 am
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Originally Posted by kris maynard
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Nov 21st 2005, 8:38 am
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I'm really sorry GB. Nothing much else I can say really except for I am thinking of you and your family. Take care.
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Nov 21st 2005, 8:56 am
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hi, so sorry to hear your news, my mother died also, when i was 12 and my gran helped me through some very tough years, we lost her some years back and it was devastating - but be strong and try to stay focussed and positive, and keep busy is my advice
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Originally Posted by glittababe
Well in a way I'm glad we're still in the UK as last night we received that dreaded call. My sister called and told me to sit down (always a bad sign) and then told me that my Nan had had a stroke, followed by another large bleed during the night. She's in the specialist stroke unit. My Nan is very special to us as my mum died when we were young and she brought us up. A week ago, my nan did and said something very strange. She always forgets my birthday (next week), but this year she remembered it and sent me £500 (we normally get a tenner, if she remembers). Most of her family live in Glebe, Sydney and last week on the phone she said "Ann dear I'm glad I'm back in Britain, cos I never wanted to die in Australia" I thought it was an odd statement at the time, but when i asked her if she was ok she said yes.
My mum before she died, said something very similar and she couldn't have known she was going to die as she was very young and it was very sudden and tragic.
On the whole we're all coping ok. Its difficult as we're all scattered all over the world, so the family support is not there. My sister is in South Africa and we've yet to contact her, my Aunty lives in the south of France, I have another sister here in the UK then everyone else is in Sydney. There isn't much any of us can actually 'do' which is frustrating. It does make you realise how important family actually are tho.
The only thing i can say is at least we are here in the UK and can see her X
My mum before she died, said something very similar and she couldn't have known she was going to die as she was very young and it was very sudden and tragic.
On the whole we're all coping ok. Its difficult as we're all scattered all over the world, so the family support is not there. My sister is in South Africa and we've yet to contact her, my Aunty lives in the south of France, I have another sister here in the UK then everyone else is in Sydney. There isn't much any of us can actually 'do' which is frustrating. It does make you realise how important family actually are tho.
The only thing i can say is at least we are here in the UK and can see her X
Nov 21st 2005, 9:13 am
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Thinking of you Glittababe, so sorry.
Maybe this was the reason you were meant to go home for a while?
Michaela x
Maybe this was the reason you were meant to go home for a while?
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Nov 21st 2005, 9:27 am
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So sorry to hear this gb. I am sending my best wished to your family.
Nov 21st 2005, 9:36 am
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Originally Posted by glittababe
Well in a way I'm glad we're still in the UK as last night we received that dreaded call. My sister called and told me to sit down (always a bad sign) and then told me that my Nan had had a stroke, followed by another large bleed during the night. She's in the specialist stroke unit. My Nan is very special to us as my mum died when we were young and she brought us up. A week ago, my nan did and said something very strange. She always forgets my birthday (next week), but this year she remembered it and sent me £500 (we normally get a tenner, if she remembers). Most of her family live in Glebe, Sydney and last week on the phone she said "Ann dear I'm glad I'm back in Britain, cos I never wanted to die in Australia" I thought it was an odd statement at the time, but when i asked her if she was ok she said yes.
My mum before she died, said something very similar and she couldn't have known she was going to die as she was very young and it was very sudden and tragic.
On the whole we're all coping ok. Its difficult as we're all scattered all over the world, so the family support is not there. My sister is in South Africa and we've yet to contact her, my Aunty lives in the south of France, I have another sister here in the UK then everyone else is in Sydney. There isn't much any of us can actually 'do' which is frustrating. It does make you realise how important family actually are tho.
The only thing i can say is at least we are here in the UK and can see her X
My mum before she died, said something very similar and she couldn't have known she was going to die as she was very young and it was very sudden and tragic.
On the whole we're all coping ok. Its difficult as we're all scattered all over the world, so the family support is not there. My sister is in South Africa and we've yet to contact her, my Aunty lives in the south of France, I have another sister here in the UK then everyone else is in Sydney. There isn't much any of us can actually 'do' which is frustrating. It does make you realise how important family actually are tho.
The only thing i can say is at least we are here in the UK and can see her X
Nov 21st 2005, 9:42 am
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Thinking of you too GB
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Nov 21st 2005, 10:31 am
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aw....really feel for you flower.
hugs to you
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hugs to you
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Nov 21st 2005, 10:39 am
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Originally Posted by glittababe
Well in a way I'm glad we're still in the UK as last night we received that dreaded call. My sister called and told me to sit down (always a bad sign) and then told me that my Nan had had a stroke, followed by another large bleed during the night. She's in the specialist stroke unit. My Nan is very special to us as my mum died when we were young and she brought us up. A week ago, my nan did and said something very strange. She always forgets my birthday (next week), but this year she remembered it and sent me £500 (we normally get a tenner, if she remembers). Most of her family live in Glebe, Sydney and last week on the phone she said "Ann dear I'm glad I'm back in Britain, cos I never wanted to die in Australia" I thought it was an odd statement at the time, but when i asked her if she was ok she said yes.
My mum before she died, said something very similar and she couldn't have known she was going to die as she was very young and it was very sudden and tragic.
On the whole we're all coping ok. Its difficult as we're all scattered all over the world, so the family support is not there. My sister is in South Africa and we've yet to contact her, my Aunty lives in the south of France, I have another sister here in the UK then everyone else is in Sydney. There isn't much any of us can actually 'do' which is frustrating. It does make you realise how important family actually are tho.
The only thing i can say is at least we are here in the UK and can see her X
My mum before she died, said something very similar and she couldn't have known she was going to die as she was very young and it was very sudden and tragic.
On the whole we're all coping ok. Its difficult as we're all scattered all over the world, so the family support is not there. My sister is in South Africa and we've yet to contact her, my Aunty lives in the south of France, I have another sister here in the UK then everyone else is in Sydney. There isn't much any of us can actually 'do' which is frustrating. It does make you realise how important family actually are tho.
The only thing i can say is at least we are here in the UK and can see her X
My nan died 3 days ago after a really bloody miserable time over the past few years. She had senile dimensia, but sometimes a lucid interval would occur whereby she came across as my nan.Once she was convinced that there were squirrels in her wardrobe. All the family tried to convince her that there were not until I asked if any one had actually gone and had a look. We all trooped into the bedroom, opened the door and found... no squirrels what so ever. She was completely bonkers.
But I loved her.
I guess when something like this happens, everyone looks to the family they are leaving behind and tries to imagine what things would be like if in your position; where you can't drive a few miles down the road to see a poorly rele. S'pose it's the biggest bone of contention for most of us.
Hope you begin to feel better soon. I'm trying to remember the good times we had over the years, and I'm convinced she's gone to a better place.
K sent X