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Phoenix: An updated Thread.

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Marydoll Tue 17-Aug-21 07:16:53

Some of you may have missed the thread started by our cherished friend, Phoenix, informing Gransnetters of her illness and the reason for her recent absence from GN. It has been suggested that a new thread is started, directing her friends to the original thread, where she let us know of her terminal diagnosis.
www.gransnet.com/forums/chat/a1299545-Well-what-a-surprise?msgid=28873117#28873117

Sadly, Phoenix is no longer able to read your messages or PMs, but has said how she, her family and close friends have found comfort in the love and support, you have shown her.

This thread will try and keep you all updated, with news provided by a Gransnetter, who is in daily in contact with the family.

A heartbreaking time for us all.

bikergran Tue 17-Aug-21 20:10:22

Thinking of Phoenix and her family, it is very sad. such a bright vibrant funny person with her posts.

Litterpicker Tue 17-Aug-21 20:24:09

I read more than I post but I have seen some of Phoenix’s wonderful posts over the years and have been following this and the previous thread.
Her courage and humour in sharing the news of her illness and her funeral plans are beautiful. I have been thinking of her and her family and all all on here, especially those of you who are particularly close to Phoenix.

Grandmashe43 Tue 17-Aug-21 20:24:12

Thank you dear Phoenix, for the wonderful fun, bless you xxxxx

Chewbacca Tue 17-Aug-21 20:35:56

It's lovely to see so many posts saying that Phoenix is being kept in so many GNetters thoughts. She would be delighted to see us all here and, if able to, would probably be making a self deprecating comment about how surprised she was. I'd like to think that, somehow, she knows we're here thinking of her.

Buffybee Tue 17-Aug-21 20:48:11

I haven't been on Gransnet for quite some time and the first thread I saw tonight was this one.
Dear Phoenix, lovely lady you have given me many a laugh!
God bless! X

V3ra Tue 17-Aug-21 21:08:15

Lisagran

I think that is what is happening, SueDonim - a career is reading messages to her x

In that case please assure Phoenix that her Gransnet family is with her every breath of the way. Rest easy dear lady ?

brook2704 Tue 17-Aug-21 21:16:02

Sending love and support to Phoenix such an inspirational lady ?

ElaineI Tue 17-Aug-21 21:24:21

Love to you and your family Phoenix. Thank you Marydoll for doing this x

Doodle Tue 17-Aug-21 21:48:12

I’ve been thinking about Phoenix a lot too. Also thinking of MrP who will be lost without her. ?.
I remember my tears of laughter reading all those threads when the long suffering MrP was sent out on shopping trips only for him to return home, to an exasperated Phoenix, with something completely different . The love and affection just shone through the words.

harrigran Tue 17-Aug-21 21:53:17

Good night Phoenix, you are in my thoughts.

MayBee70 Tue 17-Aug-21 21:55:37

She’s slipping away to be reunited with her beloved boy. Which doesn’t make it any easier for those that love her and those of us that will miss her. Sad beyond belief….

Fridayschild Tue 17-Aug-21 22:13:35

I don’t really know anyone on gransnet but I did read Phoenix’s post and thought “what a brave lady”. This is so very sad but I would join others in wishing her pain free peace. ?

gt66 Tue 17-Aug-21 22:20:19

So sorry to hear the news of Pheonix, who, as others have said, is always instantly recognisable by the title of her often hilarious threads!

Luckygirl Tue 17-Aug-21 22:29:33

Phoenix's kindness to me when I needed to travel on crutches to Devon to see my Dad in hospital came out of the blue and was much appreciated - luckily I was able to call on my family to help - but she offered straight away - and did not know me from Eve!

And at one time we had a fierce scrabble tournament going on - a daunting opponent as you can imagine!

I am with you in spirit Phoenix.*

Callistemon Tue 17-Aug-21 22:40:30

Dear Phoenix, I hope you have a peaceful night with someone nearby to hold your hand X

muse Tue 17-Aug-21 22:43:09

As a newish GNer, I keep popping back to the What a surprise thread which I found a few days ago. Tonight I found Phoenix's advice and watched Pata Pata. A few had mentioned it. Thank you for the link on there Riverwalk.

Marydoll Wed 18-Aug-21 00:11:04

Hoping and praying that Phoenix has a restful night. ❤

Marydoll Wed 18-Aug-21 08:00:46

No news to report so far.

Elizabeth1 Wed 18-Aug-21 08:24:17

Kindness and hugs go out to both Marydoll and Phoenix this beautiful sunny day sunshine it’s so good to hold hands metaphorically speaking during difficult times.flowers

tickingbird Wed 18-Aug-21 08:49:06

Very sad news.

Chrissielou Wed 18-Aug-21 10:07:23

I rarely post but do read. I just wanted to wish you peace and loving arms to hold you during this difficult time.

Marydoll Wed 18-Aug-21 10:14:47

Chrissielou

I rarely post but do read. I just wanted to wish you peace and loving arms to hold you during this difficult time.

What lovely post.

Charleygirl5 Wed 18-Aug-21 10:18:46

phoenix is very fortunate she has really good friends caring for her but one, in particular, has been so good she must be exhausted. I hope phoenix has a peaceful day and Minnis and Oliver Sprout are also close by. She would love that. They will be very anxious for her.

BigBertha1 Wed 18-Aug-21 10:26:02

Marydoll thank you for the update. I have enjoyed Phoenix postings over several years now and she is very missed here for her sense of humour and humanity. I wish her and her family peace and comfort.

Marydoll Wed 18-Aug-21 10:26:20

I second that, Charley. To have a friend like that is the greatest treasure of all. Phoeonix has indeed been blessed. ?