Myeloma Forum | Min Cato | Activity https://forum.myeloma.org.uk/members/Min/activity/ Activity feed for Min Cato . Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:36:35 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.9.4 en-GB 30 hourly 2 d65950095aea56369b138f6615cc164e Min Cato replied to the topic SLIM in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/slim-my-soul/#post-117838 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 22:24:11 +0100 So very sorry to hear of Slims passing. He fought a massive battle for so long,with you
By his side.

Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.

]]> 010e7e3090dda40322b1a3b32853ae81 Min Cato replied to the topic How do I fill this empty hole in my life? in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/how-do-i-fill-this-empty-hole-in-my-life#post-108180 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:57:25 +0000 Just be kind to yourself. If you want a duvet day have one or two. I had weeks
Of duvet days in those early days getting up to feed the dogs and walk them then
Going back to bed to feel sorry for myself as there was little else I felt able
To do.
It's exhausting grieving.
Everyone will tell you it gets better. In fact you adjust to the pain…[Read more]

]]> 86fb6bc91522d68cd292de88617878ec Min Cato replied to the topic Good-bye Michael in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/goodbye-michael/page/2/#post-108115 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:10:47 +0000 I Empathise entirely with you Sue.
When I found myself alone, I was terrified to go upstairs, my home was like Blackpool illuminations!
My poor dogs who needed to be let out last thing at night never got let out as I was terrified to open the back door.
Someone rang the door bell one night and sat shaking like a gibbering wreck.
Being alone…[Read more]

]]> f6a18332cf325e006c723dd4708b2ebe Min Cato replied to the topic Bereavement Counselling in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/bereavement-counselling#post-107967 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:45:46 +0000 Dear Ann
I found shopping one of the hardest things to do after Peter died.
I kept seing things I liked or knew he liked and wanted to buy them for him.
It took a while for me to stop looking at the kind of things that upset me.
But groceries are another taboo. I still cant stop myself buying for two!

Dont think I will ever get used to many…[Read more]

]]> 8a4120f3c6ce61766e81d13225e89a51 Min Cato replied to the topic Elephant In The Room in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/elephant-in-the-room#post-108134 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:53:27 +0000 On the contrary Eve, I don't believe in a god that causes so much suffering to so many.
But I do believe there is something, after death.
I like to believe my husband is around me often as I can smell him. My son and daughter in law told me they could smell him in there brand new car yesterday.
How can that be?
The elephant in the room…[Read more]

]]> ed4106443657b26f521fae72d3ca2177 Min Cato replied to the topic Good-bye Michael in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/goodbye-michael#post-108108 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:29:38 +0000 Dear sue,
Hope your weekend goes as well as you hope,
If you feel the need get in touch.
May I suggest when you come to scatter his ashes you keep a small portion to sew into one of his handkerchiefs.
You can put it under your pillow, or carry it in your hand bag knowing he is always with you.
I have made several little pouches for me and…[Read more]

]]> ae9b4f6813b3955733eaaac6633a1888 Min Cato replied to the topic Good-bye Michael in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/goodbye-michael#post-108105 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:06:12 +0000 Dear Sue,
Im so sorry you find yourself alone. Im pleased Michaels send off went perfectly.
In the coming weeks the reality will hit you, and a slow dawning of the fact that he is not on another stay in hospital will sink in.
Whilst one part of you is relieved that his suffering is at an end, the other part will realise that your job is done.…[Read more]

]]> 74e4cd9c1c767dd78f66aa13dec0a519 Min Cato replied to the topic So Alone 2 in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/so-alone-2#post-108072 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:19:43 +0000 Dear Susanah,
I wish you and your family strength to bear the coming days and weeks.
Know that you have helped Michael feel at peace and when he is ready and not a moment sooner he will go in the knowledge that he was loved dearly, and wait in that special place for the day you will be together again.
You will always carry your fondest memories…[Read more]

]]> 52ca5b8e2666ed4df82feb7871f9f59d Min Cato replied to the topic Spam on the forum in the forum Off topic http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/spam-on-the-forum#post-110632 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 23:34:13 +0000 Might I suggest that the fraud squad be informed of this particular spam as I'm sure someone will be using them . If they already know of them they should be closing it down
Min

]]> 12b607b9e98886ad4c3e3977b0a3e684 Min Cato replied to the topic So Alone in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/so-alone/page/3/#post-108010 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 00:23:42 +0000 Dear Susannah,
I'm so so sorry you find yourself in this position. The feeling of being alone and not knowing what to do next or for the best is bewildering. Especially when you are undergoing so much stress.
I don't know what to say to help or make you feel better. But please look up The Liverpool care plan.
I believe you and your husband…[Read more]

]]> f169d0ec14448cf15c37d9be9a4d0c37 Min Cato replied to the topic The worst so far in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/the-worst-so-far#post-108050 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:02:22 +0000 Dear Gill
I understand why you want to be alone. That's how I wanted it. But I wasn't allowed.
I don't know what is worse being on your own, or putting on a pleasant face for those who don't want to see you miserable.
You have to experience the loss of your bestest friend and confidant, lover and carer, because with the best will in the world,…[Read more]

]]> b6be619d4f10b2cdbfadae1657644ca9 Min Cato replied to the topic So Alone in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/so-alone#post-107980 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:10:31 +0000 Hi Sue,
Neighbours can amaze you when you least expect it.
I'm glad you have someone nearby,and hope it has helped you feel less alone.
Michael is still with you and now is the time to say what needs to be said, in order that you have no regrets. It is also the time to get Macmillan nurses involved as they are there for YOU too. Coping alone…[Read more]

]]> 537aea042b0202a89fe6ae7862c4ee7a Min Cato replied to the topic Bereavement Counselling in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/bereavement-counselling#post-107963 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 10:23:17 +0000 Hi Gill,
I had my bereavement counselling with cruse 8 months after Peter died. They have a situation in which they do not like to see anyone until 6 months are up.
The 6 month time seams to be THE most raw and painful time when it all hits home that this is real.
I cried throughout the entire series of 6 sessions but at the end felt better…[Read more]

]]> 144aee366e9511eecdbfadc46d15b9dc Min Cato replied to the topic It is all supposed to be OK now in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/it-is-all-supposed-to-be-ok-now#post-107940 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:13:22 +0000 Dear Gill,
I am now at 14months and felt I was doing well, I was at a party with about 50 widows on Friday night and on Saturday attended a memorial service for all patients who died it Critical Care Unit,.
I sobbed and sniffed thru the entire service which was beautiful and along with others in my pew blew our noses during the loud…[Read more]

]]> a8c47a87d676c57500581e18a9ba13fb Min Cato replied to the topic Waiting in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/waiting#post-107895 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:01:57 +0000 Dear Susannah,
I can see she was particularly insensitive, but its done and she has given you the opportunity to prepare. Not many people get that opportunity, often dying suddenly whilst still hoping as I did with Peter so grasp the moments you share, to discuss all the .things you have been afraid to confront. Talk until you are horse and…[Read more]

]]> c3d77a24a496bc7ac5960d3fabd3e1b7 Min Cato replied to the topic It is all supposed to be OK now in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/it-is-all-supposed-to-be-ok-now#post-107933 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:59:54 +0000 Dear Gill,
I know how you feel, modern day society has no place for death. We all know we are going to die but no one wants to discuss it. Its the last social taboo.
I went out to lunch on Saturday with four lovely ladies from my group. I had only met one of them before but we talked non stop about our husbands, there death , our reactions to…[Read more]

]]> 8d3e3df494e5a7474b6e7b4720c9e419 Min Cato replied to the topic Releasing stress in the forum Off topic http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/releasing-stress/page/2/#post-110534 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:15:21 +0000 Here is my two pennies worth.
Peter had had a double heart bypass 8 years before his MM. Stress off the richter scale as daughter had booked her wedding in New York which co- incided with his op.
Fast forward 8 years and diagosis of MM. I knew in my heart of hearts because of how poorly he was at diagnosis there would be little chance of him…[Read more]

]]> 8f8b6957ec6838e62b6dc0a58f15da87 Min Cato replied to the topic Sad news in the forum Under 50s http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/sad-news/page/2/#post-107027 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:15:39 +0100 I am so sorry Rachel, he was far too young to die, and had so much more to give. My thoughts go out to you at a very sad time. My husband died in much the same way, from infection and the shock is too much to bear, when you have so much hope.
Please take good care of yourself and know I am thinking of you
Min

]]> 7193c77b5fc98c9398d56c0da4348947 Min Cato replied to the topic Traipsing (Not Tripping) Down The Aisle in the forum Off topic http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/traipsing-not-tripping-down-the-aisle#post-110512 Sun, 21 Oct 2012 10:47:46 +0100 How did the Traipsing go Dai? Cant wait to hear all about it in glorious Technicolor and you usual ? prose? some photos wont go amiss too.
Waiting with baited breath
Min
ps hows my book coming on?

]]> 433ce7c88695d94da1cef27acade0c67 Min Cato started the topic This may help someone,. in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/this-may-help-someone Sun, 21 Oct 2012 10:38:00 +0100 This is an accurate guide on how I as a widow would have wanted people to be aware of. Its not my own work but it covers all the bases
I hope those of you who are in the early days of losing a loved one can find some comfort in distributing it to those who are unable to understand grief and all its complexities, when you simply don't have the…[Read more]

]]> 42993ce82fba8eae0aaebe852d01be49 Min Cato replied to the topic live life in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/live-life#post-107872 Sun, 21 Oct 2012 10:31:32 +0100 Dear Ann
Im so sorry John lost his battle to stay with you, cant imagine how awful it must be to fight cancer then succumb to some other retched disease. Life is just so unfair. My heart goes out to you and your family at this sad time.
Min

]]> 901227ef3f6181142823e5044b18581f Min Cato replied to the topic We lost our dad. in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/we-lost-our-dad#post-107882 Sun, 21 Oct 2012 01:01:04 +0100 Hi Vicky,
So sorry you lost your Dad, and I understand how lost your mum must be.
There is an online support group called Merry Widows, and another called Way up. I found the merry widows too depressing personaly. But joined way up after about 4 months. Before then I don't think it would have helped as life is one big blurr of heartache and…[Read more]

]]> 9cd27f190cd0b93da6d55c416afc7bb8 Min Cato replied to the topic Has anyone heard from Dai? in the forum General http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/has-anyone-heard-from-dai#post-93617 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 10:20:06 +0100 Dai

Its just not right you going AWOL and not letting us know your unwell!
You must teach Janet how to use your computer in your absence or get a tablet to take to hospitals. 3g enabled of course.
Seriously though sorry to hear you have been in the war's with all the health problems in your history you would think they would keep you a bed in…[Read more]

]]> 8cba0c478d8f92222d394ef606e8c2a3 Min Cato replied to the topic A Postcard from Venice in the forum Off topic http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/a-postcard-from-venice#post-110506 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:23:11 +0100 Yes Helen I did get on holiday, it was brilliant. Loved every moment. Cried occasionally as we all did but on the whole laughed a lot too.
To date I have now gone the longest time with no intervention except reiki and I got 'wellied ' most nights and some afternoons too, so put my kidneys under a lot of stress! Lost the stress at last.and learnt…[Read more]

]]> 256d59fa18a2c2dff1c0f9aab6cd6d29 Min Cato replied to the topic A Postcard from Venice in the forum Off topic http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/a-postcard-from-venice#post-110503 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 23:59:17 +0100 Hi Helen,
I wonder if you have considered Reiki?
I have had six kidney infections in the past six months. Each time suffering back ache followed by stomach pain, high temperature, then up all night going to the loo. I was on lots of anti biotics and pretty darn sick of it whilst waiting for a scan. I was going off on holiday to Crete with a…[Read more]

]]> 6e00476bfb642011cbb206460f495c9c Min Cato replied to the topic embossed coffins in the forum Off topic http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/embossed-coffins#post-110495 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:01:39 +0100 Hi David its called a Dead good job. On Wednesday evenings BBC2 Catch it on I player its weekly series
Min

]]> e31ae00faa16306db74c4d334cc7963b Min Cato replied to the topic embossed coffins in the forum Off topic http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/embossed-coffins#post-110491 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:36:39 +0100 Oh David you made me laugh. Just the kind of thing I wold do if I was able but woodwork and me dont get on.
But i read recently about ?Renting a coffin?
Yes you read correctly. Its a hire thing and if your plan is for cremation you hire the coffin up to the point where it goes in the furnace!!! Makes perfect sense to me.
Alternativley I like…[Read more]

]]> 4376e3408b6df43807f626ec1bc270b1 Min Cato replied to the topic So Sad in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/so-sad/page/2/#post-107835 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 13:10:34 +0100 Hi Sue
I dont know anything about a charge on the way site but there is no charge on the Way up site and there a a number of people under 50 on Way up who dont like the atmosphere on way, as well as the fact way deals a lot with mothers with young children.
I suggest you give way up a try and if you dont like it then you simply withdraw from…[Read more]

]]> 31a2ac086258765c00e06c3b44bdeebb Min Cato replied to the topic So Sad in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/so-sad/page/2/#post-107828 Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:42:03 +0100 I have been fortunate to be invited to meet Gaynor at her home. she cooked Sunday lunch for 17 ******** it was my first meeting of other ?wuppers? I was terrified but determined to get out of the house after languishing in sorrow alone.
Its the best thing I have done since Peter passed away.
The support is amazing and next week I am going on…[Read more]

]]> 750dc0a0fc6637eba6dde4ffa0c321df Min Cato started the topic Helps me. in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/helps-me Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:25:06 +0100 You cannot grieve forever, he would not want you to
He'd hope that you can carry on, the way you always do
So talk about the good times and the ways you showed you cared
The days you spent together, all the happiness you shared
Let memories surround you.
A word someone may say
Will suddenly recapture a time , an hour, a day
That brings him…[Read more]

]]> 2ea7a8df3613fe68870a8103f318d62b Min Cato replied to the topic Why/ in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/why#post-107844 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:42:08 +0100 Hello Julie,
Its perfectly normal as a widow to have these questions and doubts.
Is there more I could have done. More the medical profession should have done.
In my case after peter died, I wanted answers too.
But some of the side effects of suffering a sudden bereavement, like post traumatic stress disorder,
Were so debilitating. I…[Read more]

]]> b16eaf1c5e87aefe3bb5b1cfe5a35235 Min Cato replied to the topic So Sad in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/so-sad#post-107820 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 10:43:17 +0100 Hi Gail.
12 months ago. I was in the same dark place you find yourself today. I had shared 40 years with my husband and life had no meaning after his death.
I found a group of people who support widows and widowers. We share our ups and downs. There are lots of downs at first. But the mutual support offered is amazing.
Widows are the only…[Read more]

]]> 9238408bff2d8c6fe0d505134f2bdc52 Min Cato replied to the topic humanists? maybe I got a strange one in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/humanists-maybe-i-got-a-strange-one#post-107807 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 22:21:36 +0100 You gave me something to think of there Gill, I had to dig out the copy of the service and there on the front cover of a beautiful booklet is the title Civil Funeral Celebrant.
So I thought it was humanist but I was wrong.
Should have realized when he allowed the Lords prayer at the end.
I have to tell you in case No one else does. My…[Read more]

]]> b9ae24eb5e42db8ed35acbff127b3f96 Min Cato replied to the topic Anyone in North East Scotland? in the forum General http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/anyone-in-north-east-scotland#post-93467 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 21:55:11 +0100 Crikey Tom
I never detected an accent in you. Not once did you say ?och? the noo. Ive known you all this time and never known you were Scotish. Im half scot half annoying little ****.
Minx

]]> 2f5cfe7c8f5b0d5f12590df5382df149 Min Cato replied to the topic Thank you all in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/thank-you-all#post-107801 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:08:56 +0100 Dear Gill
There is a kind of Limbo we live in until the funeral, when it all seems so unreal and like a dream or nightmare. This is the time we all knew was going to happen but wished with all our heart we could put off.
I had a humanist funeral for Peter and some friends who are regular church goers commented that it was the best service they…[Read more]

]]> 2ec1439c94ab30b500a8f2043251f752 Min Cato replied to the topic Stephen has gone in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/stephen-has-gone#post-107772 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:10:22 +0100 Dearest Gill
I am so so sorry for your loss.
There are no words to help at his moment in time, other than I am thinking of you.
Stephens passing was traumatic for you but in time you will put that part behind you and remember the good times.
Suffice to say he is now out of his suffering and yours begins in a different way.
Strength will…[Read more]

]]> d6ae27d16801f9f93e994e476c4a0a19 Min Cato replied to the topic never realised that the end would be like this in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/never-realised-that-the-end-would-be-like-this#post-107763 Sun, 09 Sep 2012 23:40:41 +0100 My dear Gill
Stephen is no longer in coñtrol, MM is, how difficult to see him go downhill so fast.
Somewhere inside is the man you love,and he will be equally afraid as you are. You need all your family around you at times like this to remind you to stay in control just a little longer.
Once they have made him comfortable and possibly sedated…[Read more]

]]> f9f1df3a5e697063b8258db3660d8b08 Min Cato replied to the topic Not Looking Good in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/not-looking-good/page/2/#post-107749 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 22:02:00 +0100 Dear Gill.
I am happy your still able to laugh at life.
Might I suggest that you seek a Macmillan nurse now. they really are amazing at the pain game.
They come to the house it is there job to ensure Stephen is pain free. But not so out of it he cant communicate or join in and argument. I found the support amazing and the products they supply…[Read more]

]]> 7e64d47be0fd190c74e77cbb9319e937 Min Cato replied to the topic Not Looking Good in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/not-looking-good#post-107739 Sat, 01 Sep 2012 23:56:23 +0100 Dear Gill and Stephen.
What can I say to ease the heartache I know you are feeling?
There are no words that will make the journey any easier, or less painful
Niether of you can prepare for what life has in store for you.
But with what ever time you have left to love each other, talk talk and talk somemore.
Dont leave anything unsaid, dont…[Read more]

]]> 3a4334cca052b42e41a22f48d2816c57 Min Cato replied to the topic Proper Fed Up Mark III in the forum Side-effects http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/proper-fed-up-mark-iii/page/4/#post-104690 Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:51:35 +0100 Hi Dai,
Happy days. I seem to recall that when Peter was admitted as an emergency!! He had similar experiences.
What would they have done if you were incapable of giving them all the meds you were on? Worrying.
Thank goodness you survived the poor quality care. Makes you wonder if you should have stayed at home and called out someone.…[Read more]

]]> 9e0d4148c25250df0fd5312fe982ac68 Min Cato replied to the topic Proper Fed Up Mark III in the forum Side-effects http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/proper-fed-up-mark-iii/page/3/#post-104680 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 08:49:32 +0100 Oh dear Dai
In the wars again. Hope they can fix it for you. Been away again for a while and haven't looked in in ages .
Wishing you a speedy recovery
Minx

]]> 9009019c9cc5cd8d9910da8988bd1eb3 Min Cato replied to the topic Nearing the End? in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/nearing-the-end#post-107686 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 10:34:03 +0100 Dear Gill,
Your in my thoughts and I know you will find the strength to take you through
Whatever life has to throw at you. Pm me if you feel up to it.
Min x

]]> f749c9692c70957d20d9092271b3d40b Min Cato replied to the topic Lost in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/lost#post-107678 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 10:27:59 +0100 Dear Teresa. And Judy
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husbands.
I know it is no consolation, but I am sure you will agree with the thought that they have both fought long and hard and are are no longer suffering.
Its those who are left to grieve who suffer now, a pain which is indescrbable.
The dark tunnel you both now find…[Read more]

]]> 7aa0f31c3d8c647e177838e16e271659 Min Cato started the topic Time for a laugh. in the forum Off topic http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/time-for-a-laugh Tue, 10 Jul 2012 09:35:03 +0100 Just a bit of Adult fun, shamelessly pinched from the internet:

'Baby bear goes downstairs, sits in
his small chair at the table He looks into his small bowl.
It is empty. 'Who's been eating my porridge?' he
squeaks.

Daddy Bear arrives at the big table and sits in his
big chair. He looks into his big bowl and it is also empty.
'Who's…[Read more]

]]> 146119392fe0abe557ec80dd1e0827a2 Min Cato replied to the topic The Answers in the forum General http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/the-answers/page/2/#post-93131 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 01:17:42 +0100 Hi Andy, Proff Jackson is a really nice approachable down to earth man. Tell them at the desk that you are on his list. Or one of t hem may pick up your notes.
There are a few blue badge bays near to the entrance, and you will be on the ground floor that you enter by. At the rear of the hospital. Follow signs for the Bobby Robson unit from…[Read more]

]]> 402f0e6928a7a3d2675607fd2d096d9f Min Cato replied to the topic Bridget... 10:30am today and beyond in the forum End of Life and Grief http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/bridget-1030am-today-and-beyond/page/2/#post-107658 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:50:08 +0100 Heaven has gained an Angel,and we have lost a very dear friend. Dear Bridget has been in my thoughts a good many times lately. Imagining how her husband and children are coping with the reality of an event which seams surreal
It stirred memories that I would rather forget and tears that she would have consoled me for shedding.

Her suffering…[Read more]

]]> 699bb76c838afe928284b3768472b001 Min Cato replied to the topic Maybe a Good Idea??? in the forum Off topic http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/maybe-a-good-idea#post-110322 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 09:01:17 +0100 Myeloma uk produces a very good diary that you can record all in regarding treatments side effects etc and would urge you all to acquire one,they are available at no charge, but don't be mean, make a small donation .you know every penny is well spent.
Min lying in bed with a minor irritating illness

]]> 39c601de6ee63da1014c6513e41a49ba Min Cato replied to the topic PLATELETS in the forum Treatment http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/platelets1340088331#post-99529 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:36:04 +0100 Hi eve
peter was having platelets almost every other day- of and on -eventualy they gave him an injection that helped.
He never had any with his first sct, but by now you know every one is different. If he is getting them its because he needs them. It all takes time,and the worrying does not stop. But think posative……..
Min x

]]> 3105b7af28851f7685c8c1024d081e3a Min Cato replied to the topic Brocho - Bridget Rochfort in the forum General http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/brocho-bridget-rochfort#post-92885 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 18:43:28 +0100 Dear Siobhan
I am so sorry for your loss.
Your Mum was a wonderful lady admired by all who ?met? her online at mm uk. I am deeply saddened to hear of you and your families loss of this lovely lady, who made the journey with mm with dignity and humour, and a very very caring atitude.
Your Dad must be devastated, and I wish you all the strength…[Read more]

]]> 386825a92aa798a5cf5846980e97a7e6 Min Cato replied to the topic Bridget in the forum Off topic http://www.myeloma.org.uk/forums/topic/bridget1339755068#post-110307 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 21:07:57 +0100 Our Lovely friend Bridget.
I am saddened to read the news from her daughter, on Bridgets face book page. She gave me such wonderful support from the moment Peter was diagnosed and after he passed away. She will be very sadly missed

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