Sadly Peter, passed away this morning at 10.00. It has been a very long weekend, Sam, Tim, Nic and Russ have been staying here with us since Friday which has been very nice as I could concentrate on him totally! It has not been an experience I would wish on my worst enemy, he was not ready to leave us quite now so when he went it was a huge relief. We have had such brilliant support from the District Nurses, there is not enough money in the world to pay for what they have done for us, especially this weekend. We were having to call them every two hours to give him more pain relief but it was never too much trouble, even during the long nights. This morning was nice because his favourite nurse helped him through his last part of the journey, he always had a smile for Sarah.
Peter was a trouper, he fought a long hard battle over the last 17 months. This is such a sad loss to our family and he can never be replaced. Today I feel relief, tomorrow is going to be another story, he is finally at peace though and that to us all is the main thing.
Once again, thanks for all your support. Will be back in touch in the near future.
Cherryl xx
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Thanks to everyone who has sent all these lovely hugs......I need them right now believe me!
I am so grateful that this last week has been sunny, it does sort of help me cope a little better. I lay in bed with the curtains open watching the sun rise each morning, planning the next hours activity, I cannot think beyond that yet!
I am so proud of my family, they have been wonderful. My 17 year old grandson sent an email to college today telling them why he wouldn't be in today and asked that they don't tell his mates why! His friend's grandfather was diagnosed with cancer last week and he didn't want to upset him with this news. The lecturer wrote back to say how impressed she was with that statement and that she thought it was a very sweet thought!! My 16 year old granddaughter keeps hugging me, the 9 year old grandson has written his Bamper a letter saying he cannot wait to meet him in heaven again and has drawn Alexander the Meerkat and asked Bamper to keep in touch on meerkat.com!! That brought a few tears from all of us I can tell you. The 3 year old granddaughter keeps kissing my knees. They are planning to make a Bamper cupboard with his favourite beer, book, hat, DVD, sweets and some of his train set in it.
I have managed to sort out a few bits of paperwork today but have had no luck getting in touch with Inland Revenue. The children are going to get a floral tribute in the shape of a motorhome made, I know Peter will smile at this.
Today I am still feeling relieved that Peter is no longer in pain, don't know what tomorrow will bring? I phoned the District Nurses today to thank them for all their care and attention over the last fortnight. The Sister thanked me for that because not many people do this and it makes them feel good. She said her girls were very distraught on Sunday and no amount of years makes the passing of a patient any easier for them.
I think I need to get some rest this evening if I can. The first night on my own since Friday. Once again, thanks everyone for your comments.
Cherryl I was so sad to hear your news. My thoughts are with you and your family. Peter was an amazing man who gave this disease the best beating he could, what a brave chap who was so well supported by a wonderful family.
