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Today is Mum's funeral. It has been quite a long wait but I will be relieved to see her on her way and try to move forward. It has been quite a strain as her husband has basically given up and left all the arrangements to my brother and i. However needs must and we felt it our duty to her. Health wise I am doing reasonably well. Latest blood counts were ok but the abscess is still not giving up and discharging still albeit not as bad as it has been. Love and strength to all.

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Mtk1

Thoughts are with you and your family today. Dave.

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Jacksc06 in reply to Mtk1

Thank you Dave.

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Yalokin

My condolences to your mother.I hope she didn't linger long.

Parting with a mother is always a very difficult time.

Be strong.

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Jacksc06 in reply to Yalokin

Thank you.

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MistyMountainHop

It's horrible to see our parents leave this earth......Both of mine, are gone now.

I wish you brighter days to come🌻.

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Jacksc06 in reply to MistyMountainHop

Thank you.

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Walkingtall62

All the best, thinking of you. It’s very hard work, over and above the emotion. Bless

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Jacksc06 in reply to Walkingtall62

Many thanks.

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Peggy4

Sending condolences Jack. Hard times.Peggy

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Jacksc06 in reply to Peggy4

Thanks Peggy.

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Justasheet1

Jack,

My sincere condolences. Please take good care of yourself.

Jeff

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Jacksc06 in reply to Justasheet1

Thank you Jeff

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Zia2

Sorry to hear of your loss. It’s so hard to say goodbye to our mom. She’s lucky to have her sons.

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Jacksc06 in reply to Zia2

Thank you.

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Shrink

Sincere condolences to you and your family

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Jacksc06 in reply to Shrink

Thank you.

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june65

Sorry for your loss Jack. Take care

June.

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Jacksc06 in reply to june65

Thank you June.

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Ghounds

Sending my best wishes to you.

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Jacksc06 in reply to Ghounds

Many thanks.

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SofiaDeo

Condolences on your loss. Hope your own health situation continues to improve.

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Jacksc06 in reply to SofiaDeo

Thank you.

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CycleWonder

Jack - I am very sorry your mother passed away. I know you will miss her greatly. Parents are very special because their love for you is truly unconditional. Parents are excited to hear about your successes and grieve with you about your losses.

You are obviously a dutiful son trying to do right by her. Take some time to enjoy some special memories of her.

Patti

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Jacksc06 in reply to CycleWonder

Thank you Patti.

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Phil4-13

Jacksc06, Another big hug from the USA to you. I'm sorry for your loss. Your love towards family and your strong efforts to complete the tasks ahead, in spite of what you are dealing with, touches me. You and your brother are wonderful. God bless. 🙂 Sandra

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Jacksc06 in reply to Phil4-13

Thank you Sandra.

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Panz

So very sorry to hear you lost your Mom…that is never easy and challenging in just so many ways. I am happy you have your brother….the two of you will support each other.

Please remember to take good care of yourself thru this troubling time.

Panz 🙂🙏💕🌈👍☘️

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Jacksc06 in reply to Panz

Thanks Panz.

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ladyscream

Sending condolences to you and your brother, we are never ready to part with our parents. Look after yourself.

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Jacksc06 in reply to ladyscream

Many thanks.

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Name-1

So sorry Jack. My condolences to your mother.🖤

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Jacksc06

Thank you Olga.

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Jacksc06

Thank you, appreciated.

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WinJ3

My sincere condolences. Win.

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Jacksc06 in reply to WinJ3

Thank you Win.

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Schubert1870

Sending my condolences your way. Please take care of yourself.

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Jacksc06 in reply to Schubert1870

Many thanks.

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RZ8983DV

Sending my condolences on the loss of our mother.

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Jacksc06 in reply to RZ8983DV

Thank you.

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very

Sorry to of the loss of your mum Jack .My thoughts are with you and your family.

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Jacksc06 in reply to very

Thank you.

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Ge77y

My condolences to you. My father fell apart after my mum died. Just didn’t cope at all well despite being a wonderful carer to her and left all the funeral arrangements to us. He was finally diagnosed with PTSD (from his active service) but triggered again by mum’s death. I guess I’m saying we never know what’s going on in someone’s head. I thought at the time he didn’t care and found out out many months later that wasn’t the case. He just couldn’t cope with losing her. Hard when you’re not in good health yourself. Hope it all goes well at the funeral. Give yourself time to grieve too.

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Jacksc06 in reply to Ge77y

Thank you.

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terryI_uk

My condolences jacks, hope all went well. Glad you're doing ok healthiest, God bless, Terry

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Jacksc06 in reply to terryI_uk

Thanks Terry.

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LeoPa

My sincere condolences.

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Jacksc06 in reply to LeoPa

Thanks Leo

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Fran57

I am so sorry for your loss; it’s so hard, isn’t it?Sadly, my brother died suddenly yesterday and know that you need to be kind to yourself, but it’s not always easy.

Happy to hear your blood counts are okay.

Stay safe, my thoughts and prayers are with you,

Fran 😢

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Jacksc06 in reply to Fran57

Thanks Fran , Sorry for your loss.

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jabee

I hope yesterday went as well as possible. Look after yourself.

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Jacksc06 in reply to jabee

Thank you.

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BobbyFour

Sorry for your loss, it is a lot to bear along with CLL itself. My Dad’s funeral is Thursday.

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Jacksc06 in reply to BobbyFour

Thanks. Hope all goes as well as it can on Thursday. Best wishes.

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Feldman

So sorry for your loss. It’s always difficult to lose someone so special as a mum. May you and your brother find comfort in knowing that she is at peace and that your love for her and your happy memories of her will continue to live in your hearts. Wishing you all the best for good health.

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Jacksc06 in reply to Feldman

Thank you.

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BeckyLUSA

So sorry for the loss of your mother. It is hard anytime we lose a parent. Prayers going up for you and your family.

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Jacksc06

Thanks Becky.

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Quarry

Thinking of you. I lost mine last Christmas - it is not easy, but memories are a wonderful thing and keep her alive for me!

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Jacksc06 in reply to Quarry

Thank you

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G1llHa1n

So long as you remember your mother or father they are never truly gone. 5 years down the line I still on occasion find myself heading towards the phone - something or someone reminds of Mum or it's one of the times of day that we tended to talk. It's bitter and sweet - more sweet with the passage of time. Dad has been gone a lot longer but sometimes I still get reminded. They mattered so much . . .

Take care of yourself in all aspects and allow yourself to grieve as the need takes you.

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Jacksc06 in reply to G1llHa1n

Many thanks.

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Pearlpink

so sorry to hear about your mum x take care of yourself, you’ve had such a tough time. X

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Jacksc06 in reply to Pearlpink

Thank you.

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Jacksc06

Thank you.

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TruthJunkie

Wishing you well on this difficult day, and going forward.

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Jacksc06 in reply to TruthJunkie

Thank you.

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Mystic75

Sorry I missed this earlier, Jack. Hope you and your brother (and family) are doing okay. Sending sincere condolences.

Take care,

D.xo

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Jacksc06 in reply to Mystic75

Bearing up thanks.

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Mystic75 in reply to Jacksc06

Sending you a big hug, Jack.

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Jacksc06 in reply to Mystic75

Gratefully accepted.

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