Hi all

Most funerals that I attended, the loved one has always been at home. The clergy and mourners are at the home (and outside). The service is done there. My mum was at home for 3 days. Only thing I didn't like was that for months after the funeral my dads house smelled of wreaths – chrysanthemum – I hate them now. Won't have them around…[Read more]

Hi Mavis I do hope the snow stays away so that you can get to your grandchildren for christmas There is nothing like the seeing childrens faces on christmas morning, I bet they are just as excited as you are! All fingers and toes crossed for you In my house my husband and grandson are the tree decorators they do a much better job than I could Not…[Read more]

Hi Everyone
I like the thought of bringing loved ones home,as a child I remember my nan in the parlour,it seemed very natural as a child.

A year September Slims mum died,we had taken a funeral plan out in case we were in nz,as he is an only child we wanted all the arrangements done in case we were away costing £3000.
She was in care and a…[Read more]

Thanks Folks My Stems say thank you 😀 and Amelie am sure my Cells said the want Red Wine or Vodka rather than Cake He he. And All of them say Thank You Sue xxx

Hi Shirl

Am Pleased you are getting better though slightly over cooked lol.
Am sure Stephen wont mind doing the bits and bobs, Keep Good and stay strong

Love
Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xx

Thanks Folks am gonna be well chuffed if its true 😎 as am fed up going on the vein Hunt :-S Lol

Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xx

Hi Min Peters service sounds lovely a true celebration of his life . I think its such a shame we dont have our loved ones at home before a funeral it is so much more personal Its no wonder we find death and grieving so hard when everything is taken out of our hands and out of sight You mentioned the grandchildren were ok with seeing Peter too ,…[Read more]

Great news Tom
Paul:-)

Hi Eve I agree planning your funeral is a good idea and makes it much more meaningful My mum has had hers planned and paid for for over 20 years now ! Age Concern ran a scheme where people over a certain age (cant remember what the age limit was) could pay a fixed price in installments, they also sent lots of helpful literature regarding…[Read more]

Good Morning Mavis thank you for your kind words It is a nuisance having to write off a whole day following the Bendamustine but I am going to discuss it at clinic and see if there is a solution No my hair is still here it would be very chilly without it! The extra pain which turned out to be a tumour showed despite low pp levels that myeloma was…[Read more]

Hi Mavis
Thank you for your reply,must admit did not realise were the money went concerning,the burial fee.
I hope your not offended with any of my comments,it is just a general observation,I seem to be hitting funerals a lot lately,at an age were you go to more funerals than weddings:-S
I do envy people who have a faith,as it must be a great…[Read more]

Hi everyone

And only three more weeks to Christmas!! I am praying for a snow free one this year as for, the first time, I am hoping to make the the journey from Yorkshire to London to spend Christmas with the grandchildren, four and 19 months. The last four years I have had Christmas services to take so haven't been able to get down. You can…[Read more]

Hi David,

I know i have been a long time answering this post. First off, I am sorry to hear about your neice. We have just had a similar experieince with one of our younger friends who just upped and died. No ryme or reason to it.

But as a Priest I have been thinking about what Eve said about funerals. I am sorry and apologise on behalf…[Read more]

Dear Gina,

A bit late, but may I also send my sincere condolences to you and the family. At least there is some comfort that your Mum hasn't to fight this dreaded disease any longer. She was very brave.

Love

Mavis x

Hi Meera

Glad you can now concentrate on strengthening your back. Some folk seem to do really well quickly. I am 14 months past my op and still need two crutches, but mine is complicated by arthritis.

One thing to be careful of is lifting. I got worse a few weeks ago when my grandsons were staying and I lifted the four year old onto my…[Read more]

Hi Debs

Sorry you are finding the Revlimid so difficult. I do wonder if a lower dose would do as well. At least, would you be able to have a break from it to enjoy Christmas with the family?

So glad you have a wonderful family.

Love Mavis x

Hi Bridget,

I have been wondering how you are. Often lift up a little prayer for you. Sorry the new treatment is having these strange side effects, but see you are coping with your usual fortitude. Have you lost your hair again this time? Not the weather for it!

How did you know the PP levels weren't accurate?

Do hope things get…[Read more]

Hi Tom

What good news! You must really long to be treatment free.

All best wishes.

Mavis

Will try to attach photo of snow falling. Looks so nice. No it didn't work. Not sure how to do it. Aw well

Jean x

As I write this hubby frank is snoring like a buzz saw and the snow is falling quietly. Really beginning to feel like christmas.

Jean x