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  • Quasar
    Quasar Posts: 121,720 Forumite
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    So sorry to hear of this, Jackie. I have lost two dear friends to cancer in the past two years, one was 28 and the other 42!

    Your friend will live on in the memory of all those who loved her.

    Bless.

    xxx
    Q
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  • skystar
    skystar Posts: 527 Forumite
    Jackie, just wanted to express my sympathies to you at this time.

    I don't even know you or your friend but I am sitting here in tears with the message you have posted so goodness knows how you must be feeling.

    Take care and think of all the good times with your friend.
  • manicdays
    manicdays Posts: 235 Forumite
    (((JackieO)))

    Take care lovely

    xxx
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  • twink
    twink Posts: 3,826 Forumite
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    thank you jackie for reminding us how precious our nearest and dearest are to us i have learnt with age to always tell them i love them
    what you do for yourself dies with you, but what you do for others lasts forever lots of love and hugs to you for the days ahead
  • scottishspendaholic
    scottishspendaholic Posts: 1,171 Forumite
    (((HUGS))) JackieO - thinking of you so much

    scottishspendaholic x
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  • catznine
    catznine Posts: 3,192 Forumite
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    (((((HUGS))))) I only wish there were words to comfort you. My Mum used to say "Looking back give thanks, looking forward take courage!"

    Thanks JackieO! You are quite right we really do need to tell those we love just how important they are to us. I have a couple of friends who are really not well at all and intend to go give them a hug!

    Love Catzx
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  • Crispy_Ambulance
    Crispy_Ambulance Posts: 3,829 Forumite
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    Thinking about you Jackie and your friend and her family. Take care of yourself.
    "Harry, I'm going to let you in on a little secret. Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don't plan it. Don't wait for it. Just let it happen. It could be a new shirt at the men's store, a catnap in your office chair, or two cups of good, hot black coffee."
  • System
    System Posts: 178,365 Community Admin
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    Sorry to hear of your pain Jackie :(
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  • nuttyrockeress
    nuttyrockeress Posts: 1,260 Forumite
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    Keep your chin up, I know it's hard. Words don't always help but I have some poems at home from my dad's memorial service on Saturday - happy to type them up later and PM you with them.

    I lost my dad to cancer on boxing day last year and the words help to release the tears that flow.

    Take care Jackie x
    It's nice to be nutty but's more important to be nice
  • AussieLass
    AussieLass Posts: 4,066 Forumite
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    I know how you feel JackieO, I lost my Mum twice, once through dementia and then through death in January. She was honestly my best friend. The kind words given to me and PM's from some people on this site was very touching. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia. ;)


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