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grannyactivist Sat 04-Oct-14 00:01:04

Many of you know that my daughter and her husband emigrated to New Zealand two and a half years ago. I returned from my Greek holiday three weeks ago to the news that in our absence my son in law had been home to visit his mum who had just been diagnosed with cancer and he flew back to NZ on the day we came home. The cancer was very aggressive and the doctors felt that there was little time left.
Two weeks ago my daughter told me that she and her husband had booked tickets to the UK (so that my daughter could say her own goodbyes) and they arrived today, but sadly my son in law's mum died hours before they left NZ. She was only 63 and it was just six weeks from diagnosis to death.
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I have been really excited at the prospect of seeing them both, but obviously I feel saddened by the circumstances - hence: bittersweet.

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Coolgran65 Sat 04-Oct-14 00:21:51

Very mixed emotions. I do feel for you, so excited to see them and absolutely bittersweet.

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numberplease Sat 04-Oct-14 00:56:43

Such sad news, but also lovely that you are seeing your daughter and son-in-law again.

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kittylester Sat 04-Oct-14 06:52:04

As you say GA, bittersweet. I'm sure you will be a great comfort to them while they are here.

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Lona Sat 04-Oct-14 08:12:34

As kitty says, I'm sure you and your husband will be a huge comfort and support for them.

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Kiora Sat 04-Oct-14 08:19:52

It must be very hard to know how to feel. I am sure you will be a great comfort to her and her husbands family.

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ninathenana Sat 04-Oct-14 08:25:40

I don't know how well you knew DD's MiL but sincere condolences to you and them.

I hope you can all make some good memories whilst they're here for them to take back to NZ to help with the sad times.

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glammanana Sat 04-Oct-14 12:59:29

GA Such sad news for you all, but do enjoy the time you have with your DD & SIL.flowers

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grannyactivist Sat 04-Oct-14 17:27:20

Daughter and her husband have gone into the city to shop; they'd dashed out and bought suitable 'funeral' clothes before leaving NZ only to get here and discover that SIL's mum has stated a wish that people 'DON'T' wear black. confused Oh dear! Got me thinking that in many ways life was easier before people started breaking with tradition.

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Mishap Sat 04-Oct-14 17:35:51

Enjoy your family's visit, even thought the circumstances are so sad. Life goes on, and time with your family is to be treasured.

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nannyfran Sat 04-Oct-14 17:39:21

My sympathy to you all, grannyactivist. I hope that time spent together will help ease the sadness you all must be feeling.

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