Back in sad circumstances
May 27th 2012, 7:57 pm
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Back in sad circumstances
We`ve been in the USA for five years and were looking forward to moving back this summer. Unfortunately I`ve had to come back in an emergency because my sister, ten years younger than me has a rare terminal cancer of the liver, and is going downhill fast. I`m a complete flying phobic but managed to fly home with the aid of tranquilisers and am so glad I did because I got here while she was a bit more lively.
Now she is very poorly, it`s such a sad situation, compounded because her boys are only teenagers. This forum has given me so much support in the past, just thought I`d share this news. It`s a bittersweet pill to be returning but knowing I wont have my sister, who I always counted as my best friend for much longer
Now she is very poorly, it`s such a sad situation, compounded because her boys are only teenagers. This forum has given me so much support in the past, just thought I`d share this news. It`s a bittersweet pill to be returning but knowing I wont have my sister, who I always counted as my best friend for much longer
May 27th 2012, 8:11 pm
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We`ve been in the USA for five years and were looking forward to moving back this summer. Unfortunately I`ve had to come back in an emergency because my sister, ten years younger than me has a rare terminal cancer of the liver, and is going downhill fast. I`m a complete flying phobic but managed to fly home with the aid of tranquilisers and am so glad I did because I got here while she was a bit more lively.
Now she is very poorly, it`s such a sad situation, compounded because her boys are only teenagers. This forum has given me so much support in the past, just thought I`d share this news. It`s a bittersweet pill to be returning but knowing I wont have my sister, who I always counted as my best friend for much longer
Now she is very poorly, it`s such a sad situation, compounded because her boys are only teenagers. This forum has given me so much support in the past, just thought I`d share this news. It`s a bittersweet pill to be returning but knowing I wont have my sister, who I always counted as my best friend for much longer
Jemima, so very sorry to read this. How sad. I can't imagine--I have two younger sisters I'm very close to.....They (as well as brothers and mother) would be among the important reasons for returning in my own case. How bittersweet your return later this year will be, as you say.
Thank you for sharing this and I am sure you'll have many expressions of support....
I know your name from the "over 50s..." thread, maybe you should post it there also. A bunch of really supportive people there, as you know. I usually only read that thread and rarely check the others, maybe some other members are the same.
Wishing you and your family, and hers, strength and solace.
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May 27th 2012, 8:18 pm
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Thanks for the suggestion about the over 50s thread, and thanks for your kind words. I may well do that!
May 27th 2012, 8:25 pm
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Eeek, I`ve posted it somewhere, hope its the right one!
May 27th 2012, 8:47 pm
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It`s really lovely having an online group of people who will support you when things are tough!
May 27th 2012, 9:21 pm
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We`ve been in the USA for five years and were looking forward to moving back this summer. Unfortunately I`ve had to come back in an emergency because my sister, ten years younger than me has a rare terminal cancer of the liver, and is going downhill fast. I`m a complete flying phobic but managed to fly home with the aid of tranquilisers and am so glad I did because I got here while she was a bit more lively.
Now she is very poorly, it`s such a sad situation, compounded because her boys are only teenagers. This forum has given me so much support in the past, just thought I`d share this news. It`s a bittersweet pill to be returning but knowing I wont have my sister, who I always counted as my best friend for much longer
Now she is very poorly, it`s such a sad situation, compounded because her boys are only teenagers. This forum has given me so much support in the past, just thought I`d share this news. It`s a bittersweet pill to be returning but knowing I wont have my sister, who I always counted as my best friend for much longer
May 27th 2012, 9:38 pm
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Thank you Lillybilly
May 27th 2012, 10:10 pm
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New here, but thinking of you in these sad circumstances. I shall be returning too very shortly for similar reasons:-(
May 27th 2012, 11:03 pm
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Jemima55 I'm so sorry to hear your sad news 
I never know what to say in these circumstances but I hope you're OK.
I never know what to say in these circumstances but I hope you're OK.
May 28th 2012, 2:18 am
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Sorry to hear about your sister.
This is a good place to come and chat about this sort of thing.
Stay strong.
This is a good place to come and chat about this sort of thing.
Stay strong.
May 28th 2012, 2:36 am
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Ah Jemima55. You have a cyber hug from me ,rom far away across the world. I'm short in height so my cyber nose is probably in your cyber armpit.
We've not posted together but having read this I wanted to say to you that I am sad to read this news about your sister. It's good that you have arrived to be able to spend a little quality time with her . Life dishes out the roughest, unfair, stuff at times doesn't it.
Take care
BEVS
We've not posted together but having read this I wanted to say to you that I am sad to read this news about your sister. It's good that you have arrived to be able to spend a little quality time with her . Life dishes out the roughest, unfair, stuff at times doesn't it.
Take care
BEVS
May 28th 2012, 7:58 am
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{{{hugs}}} Jemima - so sorry to hear your news
May 28th 2012, 10:35 pm
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Hi Jemima
So so sorry to hear the sad news. I know you already had a lot on your plate with moving back this year, and this must be such a horrible experience for you. Sorry we couldnt meet up before you left - I hope everything works out for you all. Sending lots of love and best wishes to you xx
So so sorry to hear the sad news. I know you already had a lot on your plate with moving back this year, and this must be such a horrible experience for you. Sorry we couldnt meet up before you left - I hope everything works out for you all. Sending lots of love and best wishes to you xx