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  • maggiem
    maggiem Posts: 2,114 Forumite
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    Very sorry to read the sad news about your relative. Always hard but you’ve had such a lot of loss together it must make your loss seem harder. 

    Hope you get to the tiny church and cafe too, time to think about your relative. 

    Thinking of you. 
  • jwil
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    So sorry to hear about your relative x
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  • mark55man
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    condolences - look after yourself
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  • MovingForwards
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    I'm sorry for you loss.

    It's normal to question everything and push harder / change plans. 
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • beanielou
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    So sorry to read. 
    Be kind to yourself x
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  • savingholmes
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    My sympathies. Take the time you need to grieve and look after yourself in the midst of everything.
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  • So sorry to hear of another loss. Continue to look after yourself
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  • Sunshine_girl2
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    Sorry to hear news of relative passing , so soon after the lady. Be kind to yourself. 
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

  • Sunshine_girl2
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    Sorry to hear news of relative passing , so soon after the lady. Be kind to yourself. 
    Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.

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