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When I joined this group last year, it was with a heavy heart and a lot of fear. The help and support I had from the group, especially in those first months, kept me going and knowing I wasnt alone was such a big help. I dont come on here as much these days but only because im working and struggle to find time.

What I didnt expect was to meet someone and strike up an amazing friendship with daily emails and weekly facetimes. Clare - or BellaE on here - even came to my rescue when I was with my daughter in labour and she'd been whisked off for an emergency c-section; I was a snivelling snotty mess when Clare rang to calm me down and reassure me in our first 'live' conversation 😁.

And now today Ive received a beautiful, thoughtful gift from Clare - one half of a pair of angel wings with Clare wearing the other half so we both have an angel watching over us. I absolutely love the necklace and the very touching sentiment behind it.

I just wanted to share my joy with you all and to show that even out of the very worst of situations we find ourselves in, it is possible find something wonderful.

Thankyou Clare, you're the best. πŸ’• xx

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fchrist

That is beautiful . . . That is what its all about!

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Mindysooty in reply to fchrist

It really is, love and support means the world to us doesnt it πŸ’•. X

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How lovely!!

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πŸ’• x

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Teddielottie

A beautiful friendship ...love the angel wings ! x

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Mindysooty in reply to Teddielottie

Me too, isnt it a lovely gift and it was so unexpected. She colluded with my daughter for my address πŸ’• x

Awww you’ve set me off now.

You are my angel

Xxx

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Are your eyes leaking like mine do 🀣😘 x

in reply to Mindysooty

Yep x

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Mindysooty

Ah thanks. I was kind of wishing I'd brushed my hair 🀣 😘 X

in reply to Mindysooty

Me too!!

How lovely!

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Mindysooty in reply to

Thanks x

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kduck

Beautiful!!!

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Mindysooty in reply to kduck

Thankyou x

Hi Josie,

It is so touching to hear of how you and Clare have developed such a strong friendship. It's good to see something so positive come out of this disease. I never thought there would be any positives following this diagnosis, but I was wrong!

Sophie

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Mindysooty in reply to

Thanks Sophie, I love to think its inspired something to have positive thoughts x

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MyMiracle13

What a beautiful story❀️

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Mindysooty in reply to MyMiracle13

Thankyou x

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Onie54

Beautiful! ❀️ Can’t say more than anyone has has said!

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Mindysooty in reply to Onie54

Thankyou x

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mariootsi

Clare, thank you for the beautiful story and photos. Support and love are everything right now! Puts everything into perspective.

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Mindysooty in reply to mariootsi

So true x

What a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing the bond of friendship you formed out of mutual suffering! What a joy to have a true, caring & loving friend πŸ₯°πŸ’•πŸŒˆ!!!

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Mindysooty in reply to hopenowandtomorrow

It really is . Thankyou. x

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hdhonda

Such a lovely uplifting friendship. Thank you for sharing. Blessings Hannah

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Mindysooty in reply to hdhonda

Thankyou x

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SeattleMom

Shout out to Clare: YOU ROCK!!

πŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—

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Mindysooty in reply to SeattleMom

She really does xx

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BluHydrangea

Wow! Such a blessing!

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Mindysooty in reply to BluHydrangea

It is, thanks x

I love this!!! Thanks so much for sharing!

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Xxx

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stardust1965

Thanks for posting! 😁 I am sure most of us on this board have lost friends since diagnosis simply because they just don’t know how to deal with the news. To gain a new true friend because of a (shared) diagnosis is awesome. You both rock πŸ’•πŸŒˆπŸ’•

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Mindysooty in reply to stardust1965

Ive been very lucky not to have lost any friends but I do know a lot of ladies on here havent been so lucky which is such a shame. No matter how many friends I have though, there is definitely something special about the shared dx, we can share our darkest moments without the fear of upsetting each other because we know each of us has the same fears. we also share a wicked inappropriate sense of humour that would again probably make our loved ones feel awkward, I mean who else can I share my thoughts of coffin choices and whether I'll be too fat to carry lol. sorry - see what I mean though!!!!

Thanks and best wishes x

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stardust1965 in reply to Mindysooty

I’m pleased your friendships remain intact. I also have a gallows sense of humour at times but I must admit I haven’t thought that far ahead. Too much living to do, and my screen time over lockdown has risen to an alarming level! Take care.

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Aren’t we going in one together?!!!

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Mindysooty in reply to

sure, why not :) x

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Have-faith

What a nice message, story! Beautiful ladies are on this site.

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Mindysooty in reply to Have-faith

Thankyou x

This is a lovely gesture. The people on here are amazing and their support is wonderful.

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rubyc1234

I agree. The friendships we share are so treasured. I know I can share with this group and that they care. While family care, they cannot relate in the way that this group of fellow survivors can.

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