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DD will be discharged from hospital this afternoon.

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merlotgran Fri 26-Apr-19 13:34:01

It will be for the last time as there is no further treatment possible other than pain relief. She wants to be at home with all of us so we will do everything we can to make whatever time she has left comfortable and stress free. We will have support from Macmillan and district nurses and should there come a time when we are no longer able to cope, DD has agreed to go into a hospice.

Family support has been wonderful but I have to admit I'm a little scared and very, very sad.

pamdixon Sat 27-Apr-19 10:45:33

What a very sad time for you all - loads of people thinking of you from here xx

Chloejo Sat 27-Apr-19 10:54:57

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kittylester Sat 27-Apr-19 10:58:36

Totally the wrong thread chloejo.

LuckyFour Sat 27-Apr-19 10:59:56

Very sorry to hear this sad news. Best wishes to you and your family.

HannahLoisLuke Sat 27-Apr-19 11:06:49

So very sad for you Merlot.
Sending love and strength.

CariGransnet (GNHQ) Sat 27-Apr-19 11:09:44

So very sad to hear this Merlot, and sending our love to you and the family flowers

Nanny27 Sat 27-Apr-19 11:13:49

I’m sure you and your family will find the strength you need to hold you through this sad time. Sending love and prayers.

Caro57 Sat 27-Apr-19 11:20:32

You are in my prayers. Try to enjoy the time you have, share and renew memories. Use all the help and support you have available - friends usually want to help but don't necessarily know how. What about asking for meals to be cooked, washing done etc. so the time you have together can be focussed on being together.........

NotSpaghetti Sat 27-Apr-19 11:23:28

Take heart from those like Kupari45 who have survived this ordeal.
It is a final act of love that you can offer and you will have a chance to say all those things we generally leave unsaid.
I know from a close friend what an exhausting time this will be for you, but you WILL get through it. So, if you can, take a few hours out for yourself if at all possible, now and then. You need to top up your batteries with short trips into normality and life outside.

I truly hope that your dear daughter has a straightforward, gentle and peaceful death and that you and your loved ones have all the support you need, both emotionally and physically during and after this desperate time.

Aepgirl Sat 27-Apr-19 11:25:41

Doesn’t it make our grumbling very insignificant. I have no advice to give, except accept all the help that is offered and concentrate on spending as much time with your DD as you can. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mollyplop Sat 27-Apr-19 11:26:39

Bless you. I'm so sorry for your situation. Xxx

toscalily Sat 27-Apr-19 11:30:10

So sorry to hear this. Wishing you all the love and courage to deal with each hour of each day, and you will.

Grandmagrotbags Sat 27-Apr-19 11:31:24

What dragonfly said. Just try to live in the moment. My heart is breaking for you flowers. You are in my thoughts and prayers x

knspol Sat 27-Apr-19 11:41:57

Sincere good wishes to you and your DD and family. A heartbreaking time for you and I can't imagine what you're all going through. You're doing what she wants and that's the very best you can do for her, perhaps that might be of some minor comfort to you. Take care.

starbird Sat 27-Apr-19 11:52:45

Acceptance of the inevitable is a great gift,I hope you have a calm and peaceful time with DD during her remaining time with you in this life. Find some things to laugh over and save the tears for later, with love and prayers for you all,

Matriarch Sat 27-Apr-19 12:00:42

Heartbreaking , utterly heartbreaking. Much love xxx

Bibbity Sat 27-Apr-19 12:00:44

I am so so so sorry. My heart breaks for you and all your family.

heidimargaret Sat 27-Apr-19 12:02:32

My heart goes out to you please take each day at a time. Try to enjoy that day and dont worry about tomorrow. We cannot take away your pain and anxiety but I am sure everone on here who had read this will in their own way be praying for you all to find the strength and courage needed.

NotAGran55 Sat 27-Apr-19 12:02:59

Thinking of you all Merlot .

Dianic Sat 27-Apr-19 12:04:47

So sorry to read this... my heart breaks for you all flowers

Marycat2 Sat 27-Apr-19 12:09:37

Treasure the time you have left together and hopeffully make some more memories.
My heartfelt thoughts go to you and all the fami.y

Bluecat Sat 27-Apr-19 12:17:20

So sad. Wishing you strength and peace.

maddyone Sat 27-Apr-19 12:18:27

Merlot, I have nothing to say that will ease your pain, just know I am thinking of you and sending love. X

Grandson2008 Sat 27-Apr-19 12:25:54

Sending kind thoughts to you both hope prayers give you the strength to help you through this horrible time. Make happy memories to give you strength x

Greenfinch Sat 27-Apr-19 12:26:29

What sadness for you all. You are in my thoughts each day. Love to you all.