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Mac
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United Kingdom
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 Posted - 12/05/2012 : 19:25:42
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Hi all,
As some of you may know, my Debs found out last month that the damned cancer was back. Yesterday Debs was told that she will not make it. It is too soon to say how long she has but the guesstimate is about 6 months. We have told our kids in Australia so they are arranging flights home asap. I took Debs home to tell her family yesterday and we'll take things as they come.
I am hoping to meet up with Virginia (Dame Vera's daughter) and tell her my hopes for FLOW and how Dame Vera's name is critical to all I hope to achieve.
Not much else to add but I will keep you posted.
If any of you have experience of or know of successful alternative cancer treatments I would be most interested to hear about them, thanks.
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shrubshall
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/05/2012 : 20:02:14
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The path of life it twists & turns
We know not where or when
I know you and Debs have found
Life's rocky road again
Just when each step may have seen to you both
To be on the upward trend
Fate has dealt another blow
To make your hopes descend
But Debs like you is a Soldier
With a heart that's strong and true
You'll ride the storm together
And I know you'll see it through
Although our meeting was purely by chance
A heartfelt friendship has grown
So I know the road you are now both treading
Will not be on your own
For friends you have so many
And all have love and compassion to share
Your health and welfare is paramount
Embraced in their loving care
Then with your Family there to share each thought
To support Debs as only her children can
Helped through these tricky times Mac
By a loving Husband and true Military Man
God Bless you Both Shrubby |
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Mac
Administrator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/05/2012 : 20:14:57
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| That is lovely Shrubby, wonderful words from a wonderful man, thank you. |
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janhedger
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United Kingdom
3393 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2012 : 22:39:09
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Mac - lovely man and lovely Debs - oh how my heart aches at your 'sad news'. My love, support and dearest thoughts are with you both and Heather and Ian. So thankful I was able to share a laugh with you both after the poignancy of the Cardiff Castle readings.
If you remember I said then 'I was not going anywhere' always here Mac, for FLOW and for you.
Nigel expresses his thoughts for you both too,
Love Jan xx |
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janhedger
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United Kingdom
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bobbie
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United Kingdom
218 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2012 : 23:18:09
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Mac
Administrator
United Kingdom
1555 Posts |
Posted - 13/05/2012 : 08:23:26
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| Thank you Jan and thank you Bobbie x |
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Peter Southern
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 13/05/2012 : 10:26:52
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Sorry to hear the sad news Mac. I can offer you my thoughts and prayers and am here for you and FLOW.
Peter
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taffy
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Oswestry Shropshire.
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13/05/2012 : 10:33:54
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| Dear Mac and Debs so very sorry to hear your sad news, lovely Debs with the beautiful smile who i met in Cardiff, as you know Mac after 69 years of marriage Gwen died of cancer just two years ago , please do not think of facing the same problem, you have today and tomorrow live each dayto the full as i am sure you will. Bless you both, your love for each other will bring you through it all. Love to the Lady with the bautiful smile. taffy |
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Mac
Administrator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13/05/2012 : 10:54:12
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| Thank you very much Peter and for all you do for us here in the FLOW family. One day both you and Tom will receive the proper recognition for running FLOW and doing all the hard work. |
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Mac
Administrator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13/05/2012 : 10:55:39
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| Thank you Taffy for such wonderful and accurate words. Debbie's smile has always been amazing and still is. Armed with that we will move through the coming days with hope and all the positivity we can muster. God bless you Mac |
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Sland
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Edinburgh
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13/05/2012 : 11:27:09
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I cannot think of words to say mac. I wish things were different but I don't have the power to change things for you and Debs. I would say enjoy your time together, make the most of the hours and treasure every minute. None of us know how long we have and maybe if we did we would do more with our lives.
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janhedger
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 13/05/2012 : 12:34:08
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We'll bring the Welsh, Scottish, English, and American flags together in full support, and fly them proud and strong.
Jan xx
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http://www.silverwoodbooks.co.uk
http://www.janscreativewriting.co.uk/ - just updated - with new PowerPoint slide shows and audio files!
"Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting with the gift of speech."
-Simonides (556 B.C.-468 B.C.)-
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Sally
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Posted - 13/05/2012 : 17:23:23
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| I was so sorry to hear your sad news, Mac. But each single day is so precious. My first husband was given 3 months to live, but we had a wonderful 3 years against all expectations. Time to say 'I love you' every day. So miracles do sometimes happen. Thinking of you both. Sally xxxxxxx |
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sherlock
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nottingham
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13/05/2012 : 17:56:21
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Mac and Debs
If love and hope can be transmitted by the power of thought, the you will receive both in huge amounts from your other "family", members of Flow. Don |
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pops
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Birmingham, Alabama
USA
502 Posts |
Posted - 13/05/2012 : 19:00:42
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Mack so sorry to hear of your bad news, I know how helpless you feel, as I to am facing this feeling of hopelessness (not as bad by no means as yours ad Debs) my wife was just told this week she in the final stages of chrippling arthuritis (not spelled right) and only has six months to a year before she will be confined to a wheelchair.
May God bless you both and may you live life to it's fullest, and don't be mad at yourself for spening more time with her than doing some of the other things you normally do no one is going to get mad at you for that.
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