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phoenix Fri 06-Aug-21 17:14:54

To see that Mawbe had posted a birthday message to me on Wednesday 4th August!

I had quite a few surprises that day!smile When Mr P opened the front door to let Oliver Sprout in (he was rather a soggy moggy, his own fault for for going out in the rain. He does it because he likes being rubbed dry!)

But I digress. Mr P said "I think you'd better come and have a look. So being in an affable sort of mood, I did.

Well, you could have knocked me down with a Tena Lady wrapper!

There was a cluster of balloons with helium numbers 6 &3 attached, a rather small balloon arch (handy if you were expecting a visit from a troop of little people, which I believe is the correct term to use, and a good hostess should always be ready to cater for all types of guest. None arrived though.confused ) and a beautiful plant.

Later a friend arrived with a delicious apple and almond tray bake, complete with candles and sparklers! grin, then another friend with flowers and champagne!

I had lots of cards (more than usual) and Mr P cooked a delicious mealsmile

It really was a fabulous birthday, which was great, because you see it will be my last.

I was diagnosed with terminal cancer back in mid December and despite the best efforts of all staff involved, the prognosis given during my last consultation in July, was that I had about 3 months sad

I won't bore you with details of the various treatments I had, but will reassure you that I'm still pottering about and enjoying what I do.smile

Please don't inundate me with PM's. I would feel that I had to respond to each one,and my time and energy have to be used carefully these days (quite interesting planning ones own funeral though wink ) but I will read any posts on this thread.

With love, and every good wish for a successful gammon at Christmas!

phoenix

xxxxw

kittylester Sun 15-Aug-21 12:53:56

Lovely post marmight.

Marmight Sun 15-Aug-21 12:28:11

Dear dear Phoenix. You have filled our lives over the years with laughter and tears, your crazy stories, your fortitude and much more; we have been with you through the good times and bad and now as you approach the next phase, so bravely and with your usual quirky humour, know that you are surrounded with the love & support of all your Gransnet pals x

Nannagarra Sun 15-Aug-21 12:00:51

A lovely post Doodle which expresses exactly how I feel. So sorry you’ve had to cancel your birthday celebration, phoenix. Thinking of you. x

Ashcombe Sun 15-Aug-21 11:14:22

Such a special lady inspires us all with her humour and fortitude. Love and prayers for you and your family, Phoenix. ?

Doodle Sun 15-Aug-21 11:11:27

Bellanonna that’s a lovely post.

Doodle Sun 15-Aug-21 11:09:58

So sorry to hear the party has been cancelled but glad you enjoyed the planning I bet you had some great ideas. Hope you are comfortable. Much love x

Bellanonna Sun 15-Aug-21 11:00:52

If you are reading this, Phoenix, or someone is reading it to you, you will know how very much you are loved ?

muse Sun 15-Aug-21 11:00:36

I feel the same Elizabeth1. My thanks to those who got in touch with me yesterday. I found this thread last night.

?Beautiful words Doodle ?Thinking of you Phoenix?

BlueSky Sun 15-Aug-21 10:57:53

Thinking of you Phoenix xxx flowers

Namsnanny Sun 15-Aug-21 10:50:21

I echo all the positive words written by all the friends you have on GN.
I can do no more than agree.
flowers

Yiayia4 Sun 15-Aug-21 10:48:52

Thinking of you Phoenix lots of love ?

merlotgran Sun 15-Aug-21 10:42:57

Thinking of you, Phoenix and sending love.

JulieNoted Sun 15-Aug-21 10:35:53

So very sad to read that you've had to cancel your party today Phoenix

Sending you hugs and hoping for some brighter days for you xxx

crazyH Sun 15-Aug-21 09:48:06

Thinking of you Phoenix flowers

SueDonim Sun 15-Aug-21 09:35:17

I’m very sad to hear Phoenix had to cancel her party. flowers

Charleygirl5 Sun 15-Aug-21 09:19:56

As others have said she had a great time organising it. Her main worry was the weather and certainly here in London, I would not like to think I would be sitting outdoors as it looks about to rain and the heatwave has not materialised.

tanith Sun 15-Aug-21 09:16:37

flowers thinking of you ?

Curlywhirly Sun 15-Aug-21 09:07:24

kittylester

*Elizabeth*, phoenix had a belated birthday party arranged for today. Very sadly, she is too unwell for it to go ahead.

Oh, that's so sad. Upsetting to hear that phoenix is too unwell to attend her party.

kittylester Sun 15-Aug-21 09:02:04

Elizabeth, phoenix had a belated birthday party arranged for today. Very sadly, she is too unwell for it to go ahead.

Elizabeth1 Sun 15-Aug-21 08:57:56

If I’ve misread these posts my sincere apologies if I think the worse has happened shock can someone please keep me right.

Elizabeth1 Sun 15-Aug-21 08:54:06

Phoenix it’s been very remiss of me to have missed previous posts from you please accept my sincere apologies. It saddened me to hear of your health condition, however you made me laugh with your quirky post today. You seem to me to be a serious fighter and who knows? I’ve heard of miracles and my next door neighbour has definitely received one she’s doing so well after having a terminal diagnosis a few years ago. my thoughts and prayers are with you, lots of hugs from afar ??

Marydoll Sun 15-Aug-21 08:35:08

Kitty, I agree. She got so much fun planning it and kept us entertained with her mad ideas!
A very brave lady, indeed!

kittylester Sun 15-Aug-21 08:20:51

Lovely not lively

Grammaretto Sun 15-Aug-21 08:16:36

Sending loving thoughts your way dear Phoenix xxxx

kittylester Sun 15-Aug-21 08:14:12

It was our lively Phoenix's birthday in 4th August. Today's party was supposed to be a belated celebration. It will, very sadly, not now go ahead but she did have fun planning it.