My husband - Chris - died on the 2nd May 2009 because he had anal cancer. He knew he was going and we spoke about lots and lots of things before he died. That is why I am just not prepared for the huge amount of guilt I feel now. I feel guilty that the world hasn't stopped turning round even though he has died. I feel like everything should stop as a mark of respect. I also feel very guilty that he had to be so ill he had to die. What a cruel cruel thing it is to make someone so ill their body just stops working. I wasn't ready for him to go. I really really hope these are normal feelings because I must hang on to my sanity for the sake of my 3 children. I have never known sadness like I feel right now. I can't believe that I will not hear his voice or feel his touch again. We were married for almost 32 years and I have known Chris for 34 years - since I was 16. What happens now? Ailsa
I appear to be having problems posting pice correctly. The comp is cropping them. Oh well. You get the worst of the pics coz u get to see me lol.
Judi, I will say goodnight to you 'osaki' (this is when you are leaving) or 'oyasuminasai' (when you are going to bed).
Love and angel hugs x x x Patricia x x x
Morning all
Well I seem to be having an 'up' few days, maybe something to do with being off work, lol. Had my hair done and I really like it, just need someone to take a pic and I will show you. Have my mum coming round today to help me to tackle some gardening, hopefully the weather will stay nice. Then tomorrow off to the dentist in Manchester, perfect excuse for a little shopping!
Lynne, so glad to hear your dad is home now, I hope thing improve for him soon.
Ailsa, nice to hear you will be meeting up with Rosemary, you should have a lovely few days.
Patricia, lovely photos of you and your son.
Well better get myself up out of bed a get ready for a days hard labour, wonder if the weather will be nice enough to bbq? Am loving the sunshine, makes such a difference. :-))))) xx Lesley
Morning xxx
Lesley so lovely to hear you re on the `up` xx it is a lovely day here too. I am going to the gym this morning and will do some gardening this affy. Cant wait to see your hair!!
Ailsa your make up lesson sounds fab. I was bit nervous when we had makeover last year but really enjoyed it in the end.
Lovely photos Patricia, safe journey home x
Lynne what are you doing today?
Bug higs to everyone on this lovely sunny day, have a good day xxx
Helen xxx
Morning Helen
Still not out of bed, lol. Maybe you could just bring me one more coffee, then I will really get up!
Lesley!!! I am so jealous, I have walked the dogs and am just about to leave for work, I wish I was still in bed waiting for a coffe from Helen! Just a very quick post to say Patricia you look GORGEOUS in the photos.
See you all later, enjoy the sun. Judi xxx
Coffee all round Ladies xxx
Just having 2nd one myself then getting up lol xxx
i have a friend called jennie, who is hopefully going to join the penguins on here. Look out for her first post, girls and boy, as I've been in full-on bullying mode to get her to join!
sue xx
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