Reading through these posts is humbling. The word 'hero' gets thrown around these days without any thought to whether the recipient has earned it. Footballers are called heroes for playing well in a match, that's farcical because they are being paid huge sums for doing something they enjoy.
No...heroes are you people on this thread. For you Lyn and the tireless caring for your parents without a single murmur of complaint. For you fidget for exactly the same and now facing heartbreak and yet still thinking of others. Verdun, you as well for fighting so hard for your Mum's dignity when others would have walked away. And Matty, for facing your demons with as much courage as I would hope to have in your shoes.
I take my hat off to you all (sorry if I've missed anyone out)
Glad your mum is a little better today Verdun. I'm sure she knows what a great son she has in you. And looks forward to your visits. When the time comes, you will know you did your very best for her and she knows that too. Best wishes and hugs xx
Verdun hugs, pleased to hear mum was in a nice mood Well done about the food supplements. As Lily says you are a great son (and uncle) be proud of yourself
You must have your brother's share of the caring genes.
Verdun, sounds like its all about 'him' doesn't it?
Ensure and Ensure Plus are another thing they could try with your mum. Its like a thick milkshake and comes in strawberry, banana, chocolate flavours that I know of.
Hugs to all, you're all doing your best and no one can ask more than that.
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Reading through these posts is humbling. The word 'hero' gets thrown around these days without any thought to whether the recipient has earned it. Footballers are called heroes for playing well in a match, that's farcical because they are being paid huge sums for doing something they enjoy.
No...heroes are you people on this thread. For you Lyn and the tireless caring for your parents without a single murmur of complaint. For you fidget for exactly the same and now facing heartbreak and yet still thinking of others. Verdun, you as well for fighting so hard for your Mum's dignity when others would have walked away. And Matty, for facing your demons with as much courage as I would hope to have in your shoes.
I take my hat off to you all (sorry if I've missed anyone out)
Well said Fishy, totally agree with you.
Very best wishes, love and hugs to everyone. Thinking of you all. xx
And Fishy has his own cares and worries - but never forgets to give support to others - think he's a bit of a hero too
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I think you are all heroes for the support given on this thread
My heart goes out to you all.
Fidget, I am so sorry for you and your family. I had a tear in my eye as I read your post. You are in my heart
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Glad your mum is a little better today Verdun. I'm sure she knows what a great son she has in you. And looks forward to your visits. When the time comes, you will know you did your very best for her and she knows that too. Best wishes and hugs xx
Verdun hugs, pleased to hear mum was in a nice mood
Well done about the food supplements. As Lily says you are a great son (and uncle) be proud of yourself 
You must have your brother's share of the caring genes.
Glad Mum's feeling a bit better Verdun - you're doing her proud
When I hear about other people's siblings maybe mine's not so bad after all
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Verdun, sounds like its all about 'him' doesn't it?
Ensure and Ensure Plus are another thing they could try with your mum. Its like a thick milkshake and comes in strawberry, banana, chocolate flavours that I know of.
Hugs to all, you're all doing your best and no one can ask more than that.