After pancreatic cancer – coping with loss
A place to support each other after a loved one has died, whether they were a partner, friend or family member. Grief can affect people differently, so please be kind and respect others' views on how they choose to cope.
83 topics in this forum
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I'm grateful that....
by Nardobd- 10 replies
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...I at least have some time to show my husband just how much he means to me and how much I love him. Like, I suspect, most people, prior to his diagnosis we were caught up in the rat-race and this cosmic kick up the backside has made me realise that I needed to work much harder at our relationship. In the spirit of "laugh and the world laughs with you...." would anyone else like to share things that they are grateful for?
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Mum
by louiepc- 6 replies
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It's been a week since we lost our beautiful Mum. I remember thinking before she went - how on earth do you get through every day, once you have lost someone? It's been a strange week. My Dad stayed with me on Friday and Saturday as we didn't want him on his own, and then on Sunday my Son stayed with him. I took Dad to church on Sunday, where Mum will have her funeral, and I had to be really strong for Dad, there was one point when I wanted to run out of the door and just keep running. They were talking about Christmas day only being the week before. Our Christmas day was wonderful, Mum sat up ate dinner even had a sneaky glass of wine. How is possible, that…
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Hi Regulars on here will know me and my story, but to anyone new, hope this helps. Tonight I went to a clairvoyant evening, a last minute decision, in place of a friend who couldn't attend. I was picked out, the medium spoke of my Andy, dates, and specific things that had me sat holding my friends hands, crying and nodding as he was spot on. This morning I woke with a headache and a feeling of utter loss again, as I dreamt about my Andy, and waking up is always like for the first 2 minutes - its ok, then wham, reality hits. Tonight, I'm in bed with a sense of callm, a little less stressed. Whether you believe is up to you, but after tonight I know that all the pain,…
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A poem for my Andy from his niece
by lynbo- 3 replies
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A poem I wrote for my uncle Andrew, who passed away aged 39 on August 23 2010 after a short but hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Love you always, rest in peace.XXXXXX Visit me in a dream. Come and visit me in a dream, And tell me how you are, Are you floating on a cloud? Have you found the brightest star? I know you're with us somewhere, Even though you can't be seen, Painting the bluest sky, Or among the grass so green. As I'm wandering through the park, Looking up at the trees, Daydreaming of the joy you brought, Will you visit me please? Just send me a little sign, White feathers on the bre…
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Love.
by LittleMissOptimistic- 4 replies
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Growing up you learn to adapt to the environment around you. You adapt to the culture, to the climate, to the economy, but most of all you grow to adapt in your family. It is your foremost environment since day one. You grow up so naturally in it that it is the one you blend in most of all, so much so that you forget that is even a separate thing from you. Indeed, it is not a smooth flow of daily events. In fact, most of us protest to it in smaller or larger ways throughout our childhood, with a peak around teenage years. But overall they are your family, your home, your blood, you. They are your security, your provider, your answers, your love, your life, you. Growing…
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Poem for my mum
by Ruby- 2 replies
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Hi My mum's condition only became very serious on Wednesday this week. That afternoon, before I knew, I felt like writing a poem and so I sat and wrote the poem below. It prompted me to call my dad and see how things were and it was only then that I learned that mum's condition had significantly worsened. Here is the poem I wrote: Bright spirit shining You’ve done what you came to do The cycle of transformation Beckons to you Bright spirit shining I see you as you are I feel you in your body As you reach out far Bright spirit shining Crossing the divide Returning to spirit On this ancient tide Bright spirit shining Clear and pure Live witho…
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Laurent Fignon dies of Pancreatic Cancer
by PressWatch- 0 replies
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From Presswatch Sadly Pancreatic Cancer has robbed us of another victim of the disease. Laurent Fignon, twice winner of the Tour de France died this week after putting up a long fight. We have sent our condolences to his family for this sad loss. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/cycling/7973083/Laurent-Fignon-double-Tour-de-France-winner-dies-aged-50.html Presswatch
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Patrick Swayzie
by Trevor- 0 replies
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Just a short note. Sad that Patrick left us today & thankful that he has raised Pancreatic Cancer profile around the world. We've all lost a special & good friend today. God bless you Patrick & thanks Trevor