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50 things in 2 years - for what would have been my sisters 50th birthday

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  • mum2one
    mum2one Posts: 16,279 Forumite
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    I'm plodding along slowly but have had some bad news this week - my dads cancer is more advanced than they thought - he's been given weeks now (in November we were told 12 to 24 mths.... So thought we had brought time) x
    xx rip dad... we had our ups and downs but we’re always be family xx
  • mum2one
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    With the situ as it is I dont see carboots being on the agenda.... so that and some bits from home - took 30 carrier bags to charity shop I could have photo nd f/b groups - but it went to a local dog charity, the lady was over the moon. xx
    xx rip dad... we had our ups and downs but we’re always be family xx
  • mum2one
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    No 10.. Big drop off at doggie charity.

    Weekend plan - send off the hats and blankets, xx
    xx rip dad... we had our ups and downs but we’re always be family xx
  • Torry_Quine
    Torry_Quine Posts: 18,834 Forumite
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    Doing well.
    Lost my soulmate so life is empty.

    I can bear pain myself, he said softly, but I couldna bear yours. That would take more strength than I have -
    Diana Gabaldon, Outlander
  • mum2one
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    no 11.. another doogie charity shop drop. Were degutting the house / garage slowly, some things would have put for car boot / sales etc - just havent got round to it and time, so rather pass it along the line in the nicest of ways x
    xx rip dad... we had our ups and downs but we’re always be family xx
  • mum2one
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    Angel baby items have finally been wrapped to go, 25 hats and 5 blankets x
    xx rip dad... we had our ups and downs but we’re always be family xx
  • mum2one
    mum2one Posts: 16,279 Forumite
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    Guess it could count

    I've given an interview to mcmillian about how costs spiraled since dad had the cancer and what help we have been given, as we all said, if one person reads it and it helps them, it be worth it.

    So hard trying to find a family photo of the 4 of us, its generally been me behind the camera / dd and dad / dad and the dog...
    xx rip dad... we had our ups and downs but we’re always be family xx
  • Anglea
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    Mum2one, you are really doing well and I think the interview will help a lot of people as there can be so many different matters to consider in this situation.

    Maybe what you've said about help could assist people getting more prepared in advance, although usually these matters aren't even considered until it happens so very last moment.
  • mum2one
    mum2one Posts: 16,279 Forumite
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    no 14 completed ...

    Mum crocheted 2 large blankets for doggies, and took a selection of towels as well, ALl gone to DOgs trust

    ....

    I know I have a few different threads running - just been updating,

    With regret, that I have to let everyone know that dad has lost his battle with cancer, on Friday, he was with us at home, not the circumstances, but we were with him.

    xxx
    xx rip dad... we had our ups and downs but we’re always be family xx
  • mum2one
    mum2one Posts: 16,279 Forumite
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    No 15...

    We sorted out most of dads clothes, - took 6 bin bags full of clothes / shoes / smellies all to the doggie charity, its not a national charity, they help rescue dogs from Cyprus.

    There so nice in the shop, pleasure to take stuff there. xx
    xx rip dad... we had our ups and downs but we’re always be family xx
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