My dad's terminal cancer

Hello, just to say that a lot of people will read your story and sympathise with you.

I have two daughters who were distraught when I was diagnosed with my terminal cancer.

On daughter lives locally and the other on lives in Spain.

The one who lives locally sees me regularly. The one in Spain comes over occasionally,  but when she can't, she calls me on facetime regularly so I can see her and my two grandchildren. 

Phone, facetime or video call when you can. Your father will realise how difficult it is for you to visit him, but will realy appreciate seeing you.

Remind him how much you love him regularly. 

Big hugs to you and yours.xx

Hi Mike,

Thank you for your message, it means a lot to me. 

I am flying over there in 10 days for a few days to see him and support mum. My daughter is 11months old so l find it tricky to leave her with my husband but l feel that l need to do it.

Dad is at the stage that he doesn't want to talk with people on the phone, because he doesn't want to get emotional.

How are you getting on with everything? Can imagine that it's difficult on so many levels.

N. 

I don't want to burden you with my problems, but can assure you that I am OK at the moment , but more concerned about my family having to put up with my illnesses. I'm fine xxx

So glad to hear that you're going to see your dad, I know about the emotion when talking about the illness, so feel for him.

Enjoy your visit, enjoy the time with your dad, say hello and best wishes from me.

Lots of love,

Mike