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

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.

Tina

Thanks for the suggestion about the over 50s thread, and thanks for your kind words. I may well do that!

And I meant the original one, not the Chit-chat one, fun though that is.

Tina

Eeek, I`ve posted it somewhere, hope its the right one!

Yes, I saw your post, it's the right one--but I forgot to mention that it's been a bit quiet of late, so I hope the usual support is forthcoming!

Tina

It`s really lovely having an online group of people who will support you when things are tough!

Such terribly sad news. There are no words when faced with losing those we love. God bless. x

Thank you Lillybilly

New here, but thinking of you in these sad circumstances. I shall be returning too very shortly for similar reasons:-(

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.

Sorry to hear about your sister.
This is a good place to come and chat about this sort of thing.
Stay strong.

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

{{{hugs}}} Jemima - so sorry to hear your news

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