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FriedGreenTomatoes2 Sun 09-Mar-25 20:39:23

So says an article in the Sunday Telegraph! I didn’t read it.
Even if it were accurate, I wouldn’t want to know.
Would you?

Himself just made me laugh when I told him about it…
ā€œI would love to live to see the end of the DFS sale, that will do for me.ā€
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FriedGreenTomatoes2 Tue 11-Mar-25 20:37:37

I’d be exhausted though by Saturday keepingquiet.

keepingquiet Tue 11-Mar-25 20:01:25

We are all just hanging here in this world by the thinnest of threads.

Whilst it is important to care for your health and wish for a long life we really don't have much control over it.

The best thing is to try and live each day as if it were your last because it might be.

Juicylucy Tue 11-Mar-25 19:55:52

Unigran I couldn’t scroll on past without sending love and positive thoughts for the summer ahead. 🌺

granbabies123 Tue 11-Mar-25 18:17:26

I'm going to live as long as it takes me to give my son's as much grieve as they gave me in teen years. smile

NannaFirework Tue 11-Mar-25 17:19:41

NannaFirework

Oh my goodness, sorry to read this, - sending love to you x

My comment is for Unigran x

NannaFirework Tue 11-Mar-25 17:18:16

Oh my goodness, sorry to read this, - sending love to you x

Grandma70s Tue 11-Mar-25 16:42:57

My father did something similar years ago. It said he would live to 92. He lived to 94.

I’m 85. I assume I’ll die within the next five years or so. I don’t mind.

hulahoop Tue 11-Mar-25 16:38:46

Unigran you are a brave lady 🌸

Allsorts Tue 11-Mar-25 16:36:25

Miracles happens, no one knows for sure. Just hope when its ny time its swift.

Iam64 Tue 11-Mar-25 16:28:11

Oncologists know their stuff but we are all individual so sometimes live longer or less than anticipated

missdeke Tue 11-Mar-25 16:28:01

My only thought on death is please don't let me die before I finish reading my book, I always start another immediately I finish the book, so the grim reaper would have to be quick to get me between books.

Beebee24 Tue 11-Mar-25 15:23:31

Unigran, please don't believe what your oncologist says. I have also had cancer and purposely didn't ask for a prognosis because I knew my case was a difficult one but I have read about so many people who have been given just a few months and who have gone on to live for years. I certainly hope that you will be one of them.

Arto1s Tue 11-Mar-25 15:18:16

I did something similar, but it asked lots of questions. Apparently I will go at 87!

Labradora Tue 11-Mar-25 15:02:41

That you can joke about it even a little speaks volumes about you(in a good way) Unigran4.

So sorry. "Bon Courage"
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Pearl30 Tue 11-Mar-25 14:41:00

Unigran, that’s so hard for you and a wake up call to us all to be thankful for each day we’re here and to make the most of it, even in the smallest of ways.
I don’t know your circumstances but a friend was given 10 months and through the wonders of modern medicine is still here 5 years later. Not cured, but stabilised.
Words aren’t enough but I wish you all the best. 🌷

Iam64 Tue 11-Mar-25 13:58:11

Unigran 🌸

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Tue 11-Mar-25 13:56:51

Oh Unigran that’s a heartbreaking post.
I’m so very sorry to hear this. I hope you have family and good friends to confide in for support and hopefully to cheer you too when you need it.

aggie Tue 11-Mar-25 13:43:20

Unigran šŸ’

Unigran4 Tue 11-Mar-25 13:39:30

Although I don't know the exact date I have been told by my Oncologist that I won't see next Christmas. I sort of wish I didn't know that!! But at least I know not to renew my subscriptions!

Ilovedogs22 Mon 10-Mar-25 11:22:30

I know my death age without the calculator.
I have instances of premonitions, they just flash into my thoughts!
I can't explain them? My death age 73 and my husband's is 82.
Trouble is I won't be here to win my bet with hubby if I'm right. šŸ™ƒ

crazyH Mon 10-Mar-25 00:19:19

Babs03 - me too

LOUISA1523 Mon 10-Mar-25 00:00:15

I did something similar ...said I would die at 71 ....I'm nearly 60 .... have to wait and see

Granmarderby10 Sun 09-Mar-25 21:14:43

Meant to write tune in 🤭

Babs03 Sun 09-Mar-25 21:13:00

I don’t want to know, am hoping that when the grim reaper pays a visit will be unexpected and sudden.

Granmarderby10 Sun 09-Mar-25 21:12:54

…tune next yearšŸ˜‰