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Debts put into perspective

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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,742 Ambassador
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    Sorry to hear your news.
    Take care of yourself.
    As you say it puts other things into perspective.
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  • butler1882
    butler1882 Posts: 126 Forumite
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    Really sorry to hear about your dad. Couldnt just read and leave. Your right things like this certainly do put things into perspective. I was told a month and half ago my dad has cancer and it is the most horrible thing I have ever heard. He starts his chemo tuesday. Just remember how much you feel down you cant let your dad see it. Be upset as much as you want when he isnt there. You need to be strong for him. Being emotionally strong is half of the battle. All the best to your dad and your family.

    Butler
  • Moobags_2
    Moobags_2 Posts: 40 Forumite
    Hi Happyhaddock

    I'm sorry to hear that your dad is so ill but its good hes such a fighter

    It def puts everything else in perspective , in the great scheme of things no debt is worth worrying over

    Take care and my thoughts are with you all
    LBM March 2010 :eek: . . . . DFD a very very long way off
    May £5 a day £67 / £155
    May NSD's 5 / 10
  • Thanks again peeps, sorry to hear about your dad Butler and I hope the treatment goes well xxx
  • I'm sorry about your dad :( You're right- sometimes things happen that make us think about what is really important in life

    Sending you good wishes and hugs xxxx
  • savingwannabe
    savingwannabe Posts: 16,619 Forumite
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    Dear Happy Haddock

    I hope that you are able to spend as much time as possible with your dear father. I will be praying for both of you at this difficult time.

    saving wannabe.
    Aiming for a minimal spend 2022
  • mum2one
    mum2one Posts: 16,279 Forumite
    Xmas Saver!
    Take care, xx
    xx rip dad... we had our ups and downs but we’re always be family xx
  • chipsmum
    chipsmum Posts: 58 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hi

    I am a newcomer to this forum but have been inpsired by many of the stories I have read. Just wanted say that I was really impressed by the way you supported Mouseann on her journey and hope the forum can give you equal support with your dad. I know you aren't looking for sympathy but it is right to try to put our money problems in perspective.
    At the moment I lurge from the depths of depression to "what the hell it's only money and I am alive & well"
    Wishing you and your family the very best over the next wee while.
  • Thinking of you and your family at this time xx
    Debt as of April 2010 £45,800.62:eek:
  • Hi all, sorry I've not been posting much but my Dad was taken into hospital early Monday morning:(. We were told he has cancer and to prepare for the worst:cry:. The good news is that he is a fighter and is still with us but it has certainly put my problems into perspective, what is the point in worrying about it all:(


    hiya
    just read your post and I agree that it does change the way you look at everything... I lost my mam 7 years ago to cancer and all my views changed from that day!!!
    I hope your dad fights for himself and for his family...but if he doesn't(like my mam didn't want to) respect his wishes and support him however you can!!!
    I wish him well and love to all your family!
    Bev
    x
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