Just Had Sad News

[2sp_]

I've just heard that my Auntie (not a real blood Auntie, but a close friend of my family) has inoperable brain tumours. She's been given just a few months to live.

I've known her all my live. She is one of the kindest, most caring and loyal people I know.

It's just so unfair.

I don't have a question, I just wanted to share with you, I know you are all a compassionate bunch.

[rockyracoon]

Sorry to hear that sp, life can be very unfair at times :(

[DTCwordfan]

what age, 2sp? If she's elderly, it's always a shame, if middle-aged, then that can be tragic....

[2sp_]

She is only in her early 60s. She has had so much tragedy in her life, lost her son in a car crash, survived cancer several times and looks after her teenage granddaughter since her son died (her daughter in law isn't fit to be a mother).

I'm planning to go and see her this week coming, I have to go before she forgets who everyone is.

How can one person suffer so much in life? I can't imagine her not being around.

[2sp_]

Sorry for bringing a downer to everyone's evening.

[sherrardk]

That's sad to hear. Some people have such tragic lives, x

[rockyracoon]

God that's really sad, my heart really goes out to her poor grandaughter.

[DTCwordfan]

These things happen, 2sp and you are, rightly so, upset - and this is what AB is here for in part....

[tonyav]

Very sad news, 2sp_, anyone would be upset on hearing that.

[2sp_]

Thanks everyone.

xx

[ummmm]

Sorry to hear that :-(

Although she's had a hard time I'm sure the in-betweens were happy x

[excelsior-1]

oh, 2sp_ words fail me

my thoughts are with you at this very emotional time

[anneasquith]

its true isn't it, some people do have quite tragic events happen to them, when others don't,:(

[askyourgran]

Sorry to hear that 2sp, a friend of ours died of brain tumours just a year ago, he was in his late 60's. He went into a hospice, and they were so kind and helpful to him, his wife visited every day, she said thet also helped her to come to terms with it, and he was a peace when he died. It's so sad.

[2sp_]

Thank you all for your kind answers.

I feel so guilty for being so upset when her husband, daughter, surviving son and grandchildren are trying to deal with all of this.

And I feel guilty for being so upset when she is still alive!

(I do a good line in feeling guilty about stuff.)

[DaisyNonna]

2sp How awfully sad. Yes it does seem to be unfair. I wish I could say something to comfort b.oth of you. Be strong for her as obviously she has been strong for you. Talk of the good times you have had together

[marval]

I am very sorry to hear your sad news 2sp, you have every right to be upset. I am sure she will very pleased to see you, and please keep the happy memories you have of her in your heart. xx

[2sp_]

Mr P has just made me some hot chocolate, so I'm off to sit on the couch and get a cuddle.

Thank you all for being so kind.

[sandyRoe]

That is sad news and you've every right to feel upset. I can't see that you have anything to feel guilty about.

[askyourgran]

Mr P sounds lovely and kind, don't feel guilty about caring so much about a good friend.