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  • Goodbye Mum

    FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Mum died on 26th April. Spending 3 full months at home with family and friends, she had her last bleed on Sunday 25th April, was admitted into hospital, and passed away the following day at 6:38pm at ward 32 of Walsgrave Hospital. 

    An amazing woman, gracious and beautiful, right up to the end. 

    We raised £1000 for Macmillan just from collections and donations on the day of her funeral - a real testament to her giving…

  • Week 5 of mum being home

    FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Mum's been at home now going into her fifth week. Discharged in early February, having been told there's nothing more that can be done, so over to palliative care. Macmillan nurses have been brilliant - both in the hospital and now in the community. Lorraine visits weekly, and gives mum the confidence and comfort that she really needs. 

    Dad's doing brilliantly, mostly. I've not lived at home for over 20 years, and…