Sad news and a possible change in plans

[Ginger]

Very sad to hear your news Peter.
I'm sure whatever car decision you make will be the right one.
Our thoughts are with you.

Andy

[StruanR]

Just to add to the general commiserations, sad for you.
Regards, Struan

[tipo158]

Peter, when I tell you I know how you feel, it is from my own experience and not just an expression. Almost 5 years ago, my wife of 35 years passed away in her sleep right next to me. I understand how you feel, here it is almost five years later and I still miss her. I hope you have family member to hold you up, and a strong faith. My prayers are with you.

Corky

[Guy Mayers]

So sorry to hear of your loss Peter. Andrea and I are thinking of you and your loved ones at this time.

Guy

[mudhut]

Thank you all for your kind thoughts and wishes.

Trish always knew that the lung cancer would get the better of her from right back at first diagnosis last August and as a nurse, she was only too aware of how her illness would proceed. In the intervening thirteen months she never wavered from the role of devoted wife and mother that she'd been for the last thirty five years. We've discovered new things about her from her friends and colleagues and much as I'd like to think that I knew her so well, there appears to be much more of the generous, patient and thoughtful woman than I for one had realised. She was also intensely private in shielding her troubles and fears from us, her immediate family: I wish she'd been a bit more prepared to unburden herself. I learned so much from her about patience, perseverance, and self-sacrifice. We have so much to be grateful for. Her dearest wish was to become a grandmother but the didn't quite make it to the end of this November and the birth of our first grandchild. We'll miss her so much but we can also be happy too.

Mick, I remember very well the time when you announced Christine's illness here and also later at around the time time of her death and I hope that the journey since then has treated you kindly. You seem to have found strength and peace through the memories of your wife and I hope that our journey will follow a similar path as the initial pain recedes. Thank you.

Corky, I cannot imagine the desperate pain of your situation: we at least could be prepared.

[tipo158]

Peter, we had three years after the diagnosis, we had plenty of time to prepare, but all the time in the world can not prepare you for listening to the love of your life breathe her last breath.

[ah_sprite]

I echo the thoughts of others, Peter. Thoughts are with you.

Regards
Richard