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Daughter's illness

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Daisyanswerdo Sun 30-Nov-14 17:13:29

Dear Gransnetters,

I've been an irregular poster to these forums. I'm in need of help and support now.

My daughter is seriously ill in a hospital in Massachusetts. She has been running a b and b in Maine, which is why she is in the US.

I am at present staying with friends on an island near Vancouver. My plan was to visit my daughter on my way home at the end of December.

I am due to take part in a concert in a few days' time - this might seem irrelevant but it is part of my quandary. I am getting regular emails from my ex (her father) in England. Her husband is visiting her regularly and passing information to my ex, who acts as a hub.

She is having a dialysis catheter put in today. She had a very uncomfortable night with oxygen problems. Her problems are to do with her kidneys and lungs. She's been ill for a couple of months now. I've been sending her daily emails. Suddenly this morning everything seems more serious, and here I am so far away.

I don't know what anyone can do or say really. I feel so desperately worried. My friends here know her and are supportive, which is good.

Thank you for reading this.

Deedaa Sat 10-Jan-15 21:54:51

I'm so sorry Daisy what a dreadful thing for you. I'm so glad you were able to be with her at the end flowers

Kiora Sat 10-Jan-15 22:34:23

Condolences. I am so sorry for your loss

shabby Sat 10-Jan-15 22:48:44

So sorry to hear your very sad news. Can't begin to imagine how you and your family must be feeling. Sending sincere sympathy and condolences x

Anya Sat 10-Jan-15 22:52:06

Daisy my heart breaks for you. A mother should never have to go through that, nor a father. I wish there was something I could say to help, but I know there isn't.

So sad xxx

Stansgran Sat 10-Jan-15 23:08:40

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suevie34 Sat 10-Jan-15 23:45:06

Daisy, I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers flowers

MiniMouse Sat 10-Jan-15 23:55:28

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KatyK Sun 11-Jan-15 11:11:47

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Marmight Sun 11-Jan-15 12:05:05

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soop Sun 11-Jan-15 12:22:11

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Quiltinggran Sun 11-Jan-15 12:51:10

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ginny Sun 11-Jan-15 15:13:40

So sorry for your sad loss. I am glad you were able to be with her.

petallus Sun 11-Jan-15 17:17:01

Oh, how dreadfully sad. So sorry!

Maggiemaybe Sun 11-Jan-15 17:45:50

I'm so sorry for your loss, Daisy.

dustyangel Sun 11-Jan-15 17:49:43

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yogagran Sun 11-Jan-15 17:57:33

So sorry to read your sad news daisy

Greenfinch Sun 11-Jan-15 17:58:38

Many, many condolences Daisy

noodles Sun 11-Jan-15 18:06:20

So sorry for your loss.

POGS Sun 11-Jan-15 18:06:36

daisy

Beyond sadness for a parent to loose a child , there are only words of love and understanding that can be sent to you and your family. flowers

nightowl Sun 11-Jan-15 18:10:44

I don't know what to say Daisy, but I am so very sorry to hear this. You are in my thoughts.

flowers for you and your family.

whenim64 Sun 11-Jan-15 18:12:52

flowers condolences for your sad loss, Daisy

Thistledoo Sun 11-Jan-15 18:31:59

So sad to hear your tragic news daisy, condolences to you and your family.
Sending love and kind thoughts to you. flowers

celebgran Sun 11-Jan-15 19:00:34

Sorry I don't know you Daisy but felt had to add my sincere condolences what tragic thing to happen.

Sending kind thoughts to you pray you find strength to cope in dark days ahead.

Penstemmon Sun 11-Jan-15 19:13:25

flowers so very sorry to hear this sad news. Condolences to you and to the others who also loved your daughter.

Purpledaffodil Sun 11-Jan-15 19:38:08

flowers to you and your family. So sorry for your loss.