I hate mm I wish Keith and Sue all the strength they need to have in the coming weeks Gill xxxx

Dear Tanya

I am so sorry for the grief and pain you are feeling. I am also thankful that your dad's end was peaceful, pain free and you were with him.

Stay in touch if you would like support. No doubt you will be very busy over the next few days but we will be here when you need a few words of sympathy and encouragement.

Love from Gill xx

Thanks Tom

Yes to be dead 2 months after the photos were taken is unbelievable. But my garden is still amazing and a tribute to Stephen's skill, ability and vision. I am lucky to have so many reminders of what he achieved. House transformed, garden pretty damn good, 2 naughty little Westies (the jury is still out on that:-) love them really…[Read more]

Hi Everybody

Just to share some other memories I found in that camera. On a couple of the other photos on the memory stick more of the garden is showing behind Stephen.

For 5 years after moving in here we concentrated on making the house "habitable" Ok we had running water, a smelly working loo, and windows, although we couldn't see out of…[Read more]

I am glad that your dad is comfortable and not in pain. I think that, apart from willing our loved ones to get better and not leave us, a peaceful and pain free end is something we all hope for.

Do keep in touch. Nobody on here can change what is to be but people can give you support,heartfelt sympathy and kindness

Gill xx

Gill,

What a great find. Michael comes across as a very kind man.

Take care

Tina X

I had the photo printed off at a camera shop. They printed off a 5 x 7 and framed it. It is "very Stephen" kind eyes, dog lover, calm personality and "sticky out ears" . He was never vain but I know he would have said "I am sure my ears are getting bigger. Trust you to get the sun shining through them to make them look even worse :)"

Gill…

I have missed so many posts on here since Stephen died that I did not register that Slim was unwell. There is so little I can say I can only send you kind thoughts and love.

Gill xx

Hi Sue,

I had most of Patrick's ashes interned at a beautiful woodland burial park with his brother, I kept back a small amount which I keep at home with me. Maybe you could think about doing this too?

Best Wishes to you

Tina x

Thankyou Andy,

Having "been there" with Patrick on numerous occasions I know how easily these things can turn nasty, hopefully he will pull through and be up and chatting to us soon.
Dai, I was thinking the same too, I do hope he has someone to share with.

Best Wishes to you Keith

Tina

David,

Just wanted to wish you all the best with Velcade.Make sure you keep posing as it would be very dull without you!:-D

Hi Gill,

I am glad to hear you are moving forward with your new life it still is very early days so don't put any pressure on yourself to be or act in a certain way.
Well Gill, that's both of that's silly, I still talk to Patrick everyday even though it will be two years since he died on May 13th. I find a comfort in talking to him although…[Read more]

Hi Mohammed,

Sorry your mother is suffering with painful neuropathy. As Tom says it is a well known side effect and one that is difficult to treat successfully. Reducing your mothers drug dose is definately the recommended option especially as she is on both Velcade and thalidomide which both cause PN.

Sorry I cannot give you any more…[Read more]

Sandie

I posted that 19 months ago and yes the second lump was mm. Stephen died. aged 57, on the 11th September 2012. He had mm for 4 years. He got very little remission. and 2 days after he was told he had 2 years left he got very ill and died within 4 weeks

Perhaps you don't read all the posts put on here

Gill

What a lovely post David Love from Gillxx

Dear Sue,

I gave up work three months before Patrick died to look after him at home. I am so glad we had that precious time, nothing was left un-said.
I have taken to reading a book when I go to bed until I am really tired to take my mind off flashbacks which I am still suffering.

Oh by the way I am scared of heights too! You are probably…[Read more]