The long sad trip home
May 28th 2012, 10:46 pm
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May 29th 2012, 1:36 am
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Re: The long sad trip home
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This makes all the other Expat annoyances seem silly, insignificant[QUOTE]
You're not wrong there!
She really is a tough one - you clearly come from strong stock. Do your kids know what they're in for down the line (hopefully a very way down the line)...?
This makes all the other Expat annoyances seem silly, insignificant[QUOTE]
You're not wrong there!
She really is a tough one - you clearly come from strong stock. Do your kids know what they're in for down the line (hopefully a very way down the line)...?
May 29th 2012, 11:51 am
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She does sound like she's on the mend, so I pray that there is a better outcome than first expected. Stay strong Frank, this must be one of the hardest things for an expat, and I know you're not alone, so I'm sending my thoughts and prayers to all those experiencing this 
May 29th 2012, 1:52 pm
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Just finishing my story. My sister died peacefully yesterday evening. It was sad that I`ve been away this five years but, conversely she came to visit me in the US two years ago and apparently never stopped talking about it!
May 29th 2012, 2:04 pm
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Frank, I wish I knew what to say but I just don't. I can't imagine how hard this has to be for you but I can't fail to be impressed at your Mum's resilience. Keep strong for her.
May 29th 2012, 2:18 pm
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I've been following your posts in the MBTTUK forum. I am very sorry to hear about your sister...my condolences to you and your family.
May 29th 2012, 2:42 pm
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May 29th 2012, 3:28 pm
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Hang on in there Frank. At 96 y/o I'm amazed at how she is still fighting this. Been through all this just a month ago. Same sort of thing happened with my mom, the disorientation, forgetfulness etc. Stay strong and best wishes.
May 29th 2012, 3:42 pm
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So sorry about your sister.
May 29th 2012, 3:52 pm
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I am so sorry for your loss, Jemima. It is wonderful that your sister obviously had such happy memories of the time she came to visit you, and I am sure she really appreciated you being there at the end. My condolences.
May 29th 2012, 6:10 pm
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May 29th 2012, 7:59 pm
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my condolences Jemima to you and your family
May 29th 2012, 9:48 pm
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Reg. Frank R.
May 29th 2012, 9:54 pm
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Condolences to you and your family.
May 29th 2012, 9:59 pm
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Reg Thanks.
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