I will be off line from the afternoon of 10/19 till 10/28. Just wanted to let you all know so you do not think I am off because I am ill or angry with anyone on here. My husband and I are traveling to England. My Mum requested before her death (lived to 92) that her ashes rest with her family in their village (Brickendon, Hertfordshire) churchyard. I have all the necessary paperwork and hopefully will get through UK customs with them--if not at least she will have made to England (Heathrow Airport that is). The UK undertaker and Vicar have been very helpful with the arrangements.
While there, we will be in SE England and Shropshire in the Midlands enjoying sight seeing and visiting with my cousins.
I have waited to tell my cousins about my diagnosis wanting to tell them in person but realized last week that when they see my very short hair they either will catch on right away or will think I have become a senior punker. I wrote a letter to prepare them. The last time they saw my sister (she was 39 at the time) she wore a wig because she was undergoing treatment for leukemia. She only survived another 8 months after that visit.
So cheerio my OvCa sisters.
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I will be away.
- By Shamrock2009
- Posted October 18, 2009 at 5:20 pm · 13 replies
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- By lifeisgrand
- Posted October 18, 2009 at 5:26 pm
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Have fun Shamrock. Have a pint for me :)
- By Cheryl4Teal
- Posted October 18, 2009 at 5:41 pm
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Ditto from me, Have fun Shamrock.
- By catealpower
- Posted October 18, 2009 at 5:43 pm
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Shamrock
We will miss you very much. Enjoy your family time and we will talk when you return.
- By momanderson920
- Posted October 18, 2009 at 6:12 pm
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Shamrock, have a wonderful trip! Just wanted you to know we will miss you. We'll look forward to hearing from you on your return...any you must share with us about your trip. It sounds like there is some bittersweet to the trip and hope that part goes well...you are a good daughter to do that for your mom.
- By pat813
- Posted October 18, 2009 at 7:49 pm
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Shamrock,
Thank you for letting us know....I always look forward to your journal entries. It would be worriesome not to hear from you, glad to know that you are on vacation.
ENJOY!!!!
- By aallison
- Posted October 18, 2009 at 9:34 pm
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Enjoy shamrock! Agree with everyone above, we will miss your post and your expertise. I always click on your post for information. I'm sure your family will understand your keeping quiet.
This should be a wonderful trip for you and your husband. Hope you have a easy time thru customs and are able to do lots and lots of sight seeing. I'm actually jealous :-) You lucky dog!
Safe travels and Gods speed.........
- By youngmom
- Posted October 18, 2009 at 10:33 pm
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Pat,
Have fun, and maybe when you get back when we can try to arrange another lunch.
- By FavoriteAunt
- Posted October 19, 2009 at 8:51 am
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Sounds like a very special trip. I hope you have a wonderful time and feel good about all you have to do there. Come home safely!
- By tex2step
- Posted October 19, 2009 at 10:28 am
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You are an inspiration to all that are here! Enjoy your trip, your family and a wonderful time. We look forward to great remembrances when you return. God be with you and your family
- By GEPI
- Posted October 19, 2009 at 11:11 am
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Hi,
Have a good trip, fulfil your mother's wish, enjoy your family reunion, and get the strength to fight and live for many more years. I think you did well to write ahead. I had the same problem, trying to find a way to tell family and friends - especially those living in another country which is most of my family. There is no easy way.
Waiting to hear your news when you get back
GEPI
GEPI
- By Laurel-J
- Posted October 19, 2009 at 11:31 am
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Thanks for the update! This is a perfect time to make your cousins aware of the real symptoms of this disease. I know your Mum would appreciate having her ashes returned to her homeland. Have a safe trip and return home knowing you've fulfilled your Mum's last wishes.
Laurel
- By lovemnms
- Posted October 19, 2009 at 11:33 am
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When you look at a sunrise or sunset think of us.
Hope you plans go flawless.
- By pegart
- Posted October 19, 2009 at 7:33 pm
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have a great trip. Have pint on me too.
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