The Garden Fence - help and support in tough times

gran3

I have had the most terrible news today about a family members health and I am beyond devastated. She is much younger than me and has two children, who although adult, both have chronic health conditions. One of them in particular has been in and out of hospital for years and whose condition remains unstable. She has cared for them and other family members selflessly and this is beyond unfair. I live some distance away and although I have been in touch with her by text and other family members I don't know what to do now. We have been given no timescale so I don't know if I need to go asap or if there is some time. Life is so bloody unfair.

Nargleblast

Such awful news, gran. I would be inclined to go right away and offer support. Even if the end is not imminent, she and her family will be shellshocked and may need someone strong to just be there. You will know the right things to say and do, human instinct often kicks in where it is needed.

camelot1001

So sorry gran3. XX

silvasava

Oh Gran3 - life seems so unfair to some people doesn't it. I'm sure your support will be incredibly helpful to her and her family when she is in need of it.

ivyleaf

So sorry Gran3 I think, like Nargleblast, that it would be good to go now if you can, unless there's a chance of getting more information today ((HUGS)) What a horrible situation.


The weather forecaster last night said today would feel chillier than yesterday as the wind would be stronger, so I've got a lightweight jumper on this morning. I can only say that after a few months of looser clothing, the sleeves feel...ummm....a little snug

*Foxglove*

Gran3: How awful.

When my Mum was told she had kidney cancer I thought my world would fall apart. Life is very tough sometimes. However, she is just coming up to the 5 years since her kidney was removed...just one last set of scans to go...

Softstuff

Sending love Gran3, hope you're coping xx

shanks77

Sorry to hear your bad news Gran xx

ivyleaf

I woke early this morning, so walked to the nearby Delivery office to collect a package the postman couldn't deliver yesterday. I was actually in when he came, but I was in the kitchen and didn't hear him knock because a building is being demolished across the road.

Naturally it turned out the package was for DS, but at least it was a lovely morning for a short walk

notjustlaura

gran3 wrote: »

I have had the most terrible news today about a family members health and I am beyond devastated. ... We have been given no timescale so I don't know if I need to go asap or if there is some time. Life is so bloody unfair.

Nargleblast wrote: »

Such awful news, gran. I would be inclined to go right away and offer support. Even if the end is not imminent, she and her family will be shellshocked and may need someone strong to just be there. You will know the right things to say and do, human instinct often kicks in where it is needed.

So sorry to hear this gran 3. Yes, life is unfair. I couldn't agree with you more. Like Nargleblast, I would suggest going as soon as possible - if only because you'll feel better if you're doing something constructive instead of just thinking about the situation.