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  • Thanks Tilly. One of my nurses was killed last night, still in absolute meltdown but really brings home reality of what time we have. Absolutely shocked to core.
    Morgage till Nov 30 GOAL MFW Sept 2016
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  • Goldiegirl
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    Tilly and Helen, so sorry to hear your news.

    It brings it home how quickly things can change.

    All we can do is enjoy ourselves while we can, and not put things off for too long.
    Early retired - 18th December 2014
    If your dreams don't scare you, they're not big enough
  • Thanks Tilly. One of my nurses was killed last night, still in absolute meltdown but really brings home reality of what time we have. Absolutely shocked to core.

    Whilst there's never a good way to go, at least if you have been ill for a while, your family, friends etc have time to start the mental adjustment. The shock of losing someone so quickly is very difficult. I had a day to come to terms with my sister being both ill then passing away the next morning. Truly horrific.

    I hope work can find a way of celebrating the life of the nurse they have lost. The poor family must be in bits.

    Very best wishes Tilly x x
    2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
    2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
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  • violent death seems so out of my normal sphere. Will find a way to let her life be celebrated
    Morgage till Nov 30 GOAL MFW Sept 2016
    Aug 11 - £100k Aug 2016.... It's GONE!!!!!
    2014 GOAL HIT 5 Stone! 2016 GOAL to be a MF marathon runner.
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  • Will find a way to let her life be celebrated

    That will be such a support to everyone.

    Take care, Tilly xx
    2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
    2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
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  • Good Morning Tilly,


    My dad died very suddenly and unexpectedly in his early 40s. I was only in my early 20s and it rocked me to the core. It really made me realise what matters in this world


    Best wishes, ATB xx
    MFW :)
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  • Karmacat
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    Thanks Tilly. One of my nurses was killed last night, still in absolute meltdown but really brings home reality of what time we have. Absolutely shocked to core.
    Goldiegirl wrote: »
    Tilly and Helen, so sorry to hear your news.

    It brings it home how quickly things can change.

    All we can do is enjoy ourselves while we can, and not put things off for too long.

    Tilly. ATB. And especially Helen, my heart goes out to you. Tilly, we've already "spoken" about your friend. ATB, my brother in law's kids were that age when he died, so even though I've not experienced it myself, I've seen the effect it had on them :( you poor thing :(

    Helen, ohmyword, Helen ... what a nightmare. *Everyone* needs help after something like that, immediate family, distant family, friends and co-workers all. Horrendous. I bolded a bit of Goldie's post because I think its really important.

    Hope everyone is okay.
    Good Morning Tilly,


    My dad died very suddenly and unexpectedly in his early 40s. I was only in my early 20s and it rocked me to the core. It really made me realise what matters in this world


    Best wishes, ATB xx
    2023: the year I get to buy a car
  • Good Morning Tilly,


    My dad died very suddenly and unexpectedly in his early 40s. I was only in my early 20s and it rocked me to the core. It really made me realise what matters in this world


    Best wishes, ATB xx

    That is so young to pass away and so tough for you. All these life changing situations shape who we become. So many chapters containing myriad glorious, funny, tragic, exhilarating moments.

    Working to give yourself choice is so important. Thank goodness for g@@gle and finding MSE :)

    Best wishes Tilly x x
    2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
    2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
    Achieved Goal: 28/08/15 :j
  • Helen, that is awful, really shattering. I know you will be looking after people at work but please give yourself some time too.

    Love to all of you, lots of sadness about. X
    Paid off mortgage nine years early in 2013. Now picking and choosing our work to fit in with the rest of our lives!
    Still thrifty though, after all these years:D
  • Have had chaplaincy doing counselling throughout the day and we are going to arrange a service to say goodbye. We are also thinking about how we can mark it, like a tree or bench. Been a very hard day, especially as some staff don't know so having to tell them. Really struggled as trying to support when feeling it yourself has been quite hard.
    Morgage till Nov 30 GOAL MFW Sept 2016
    Aug 11 - £100k Aug 2016.... It's GONE!!!!!
    2014 GOAL HIT 5 Stone! 2016 GOAL to be a MF marathon runner.
    "A goal without a plan is just a wish"
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