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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.

Mopsx4 Sat 27-Apr-19 22:05:29

Sending love and prayers to you and your family.

MissAdventure Sat 27-Apr-19 22:26:00

Merlot.. flowers
Holding you both in my thoughts. X

crazyH Sat 27-Apr-19 22:29:04

Tough time ahead Merlot flowers

merlotgran Sat 27-Apr-19 22:32:41

Thank you all again. DD2 and I have been reading all your lovely messages tonight. It's one of those nights when tears don't matter. We're tired and emotional but feeling better than yesterday which was exhausting due to DD's delayed discharge (seven hours) from hospital.

The boys are coping well. They have the support of their girlfriends and their student jobs working in the local pub means they have contact with old school friends and locals who have known their mother since she was at primary school.

Having lost my father at the same age I know it's going to be far tougher than they think but we'll be ready for that.

Thank you all. Your support is very much appreciated.

rafichagran Sat 27-Apr-19 22:38:58

thanks So very sorry.

Grannyknot Sat 27-Apr-19 22:43:55

Merlot - I send love, and wish you and your family peace and strength. So sorry. flowers

futuregran1 Sun 28-Apr-19 00:11:14

Thinking of you Merlot at this very difficult time. I know it's a very sad time, but spend time doing things you both enjoy and just tell her how much you love her.

GrannyBeek Sun 28-Apr-19 00:23:09

So very sorry to hear about your DD. I can’t begin to imagine what you are going through. What wonderful support there is on this site. flowers for you and DD.

Grandma2213 Sun 28-Apr-19 03:57:26

flowers No words but strength sent to you and your family.

Mapleleaf Sun 28-Apr-19 08:43:45

So sad, merlot. You will have an inner strength, but that doesn’t make the pain any less. Thinking of you all. flowers

Grammaretto Sun 28-Apr-19 08:48:56

You sound a strong family unit. I am sure you will be able to support one another through the hardest times.
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tinaf1 Sun 28-Apr-19 09:03:17

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Luckygirl Sun 28-Apr-19 09:10:06

flowers - for a new day. I hope it is a peaceful one. xxx

CassieJ Sun 28-Apr-19 09:52:23

flowers I'm so sorry for what you are going through, thinking of you all flowers

Lazigirl Sun 28-Apr-19 10:01:15

Sending love and hugs to you all merlot.

GrannyGravy13 Sun 28-Apr-19 10:01:44

Please do not forget to take care of yourself merlot.

One day at a time ?

Gonegirl Sun 28-Apr-19 10:07:57

So good that the boys have got a good family, and a solid friend base, to support them merlot. That must help. Look after yourself. x

Kalu Sun 28-Apr-19 10:09:33

My heart is breaking for you and your girl Merlot

I think about you both and send more love to share with your loving family as you find your way through this very sad time ??????

Grandmashe43 Sun 28-Apr-19 10:13:04

Dear Merlot, as Fairview said, we are all holding your hand,
while you hold tight to your beloved daughter xxx

Alygran Sun 28-Apr-19 10:14:39

flowers for today

granjan15 Sun 28-Apr-19 11:00:55

? for all of you.

Notjustagran Sun 28-Apr-19 12:05:01

Dear Merlotgran, this is my first ever post despite being a member for some time.
I just want to send you my deepest sympathy, a post like this puts everything else into perspective. I wish you strenght for the coming weeks my thoughts are with you and your family. flowers

Chewbacca Sun 28-Apr-19 12:15:16

I can only echo what others have said Merlot; I'm thinking of you and your family. stdavids

janieuk Sun 28-Apr-19 13:07:38

Merlot my heartfelt thoughts go out to you and your family. It is the hardest thing you will ever go through, no one can prepare themselves for losing a child. I hope your remaining time with her can be special. Accept all the help you are offered, and I hope you are getting the support you all need. I work in a hospice - they are amazing places and so supportive to patients and their families; you can usually see people who are admitted start to relax almost immediately. Do consider it if circumstances become too difficult for you all. Wishing you all peace. Xxx

Witzend Sun 28-Apr-19 13:26:57

Words seem so trite - so just sending heartfelt thoughts and flowers XX