CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

Hello All & Buzzers 

Thank you again for all the posts and all you do around the Community, even one reply to someone who is struggling with their diagnosis or treatment can lighten their mood and help them know they are not alone - so another big  THANK YOU.

Brian - in 2021 I was in hospital Christmas day - my son turned up for the Christmas meal with his dog - Buddy - it's a rescue Husky cross St Bernard. (he's on the large size!!) My wife removed the large gammon joint (with Honey and Mustard) from the oven and placed it on the kitchen side. Buddy took one look at it - thought all his Christmases had come at once and in one movement - he was away with the entire joint!!

We still have a gammon joint and Jack still has Buddy - but "Never the Twain Shall Meet".

Kind Regards - Brian.

blimey a full house, enjoy it .I love a  large family get together over a nice big meal , hopefully next year for me and the Mrs.We are all dog crazy too , although I've not replaced the one we lost a few years ago..Have a wonderful day with your loved ones mate ,its deserved. 

all the best

Mark ️

Thank you Brian, for all you do here, and for keeping us on the straight and narrow.

Thank you to all those here who read posts and chip in. The sense of community here is amazing and positive.

To all those who have lost someone during this, this community proves you are not alone in the world. I wish for you the love of all around you, and new strength for the future.

This community is amazing, and people act with real care.

I will be undertaking my usual activities, many of which will be focused on the Church, as well as family.

Others have given favourite quotations, and at Christmas time in particular there is a blessing which I feel I can tell you about. Even if you don't believe, I do, so this is a kind of from me to you thing.

The blessing is this:

May the joy of the angels, the eagerness of the shepherds, the perseverance of the wise men, the obedience of Joseph and Mary and the peace of the Christ-child be yours this Christmas; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen

Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year to all.

Merry Christmas I am new to this group and I have really enjoyed sharing dads journey as it’s all new to me and I like to ask other about there real life experiences 

To each and every one of you - I so hope you have a happy Christmas and a good New Year Celebration!  You all deserve so much more!!

So, just a quick thank you again to ALL of you who have posted on this thread.

Should you need it here's a link to available support over the festive season:

 Accessing support during the festive season 

Best wishes - Beian.

Hello Brian and everyone in this community.

Mike (aka my LH) & I want to say a huge thank you for all the support and help we have received since joining the club a year ago. Also for all your work Brian.

Only those who receive the kindness of others on here, understand the comfort  those connections bring.

It is immeasurable. If only all the world could be the same.

We have grown our "new normal" following chemo & ongoing ADT. 

Mostly we are able to carry on as before, albeit at a slower pace. 

We feel very fortunate  to plan Christmas with our 2 sons and their families including 3 dogs! Having read your story of the gammon joint Brian, we will be vigilant!

Mike has scans between Christmas & New Year then Oncology appt late Jan.

Scary times again,almost exactly 1yr. since the first ones. Staying positive & hopeful.

Sending everyone and your families, the warmest of  wishes for Christmas and 2026 .

Thinking of those whose Christmas will be a different one, for the first time and anyone who is struggling.

May you also feel the comfort of connection here.

Sue

So we are now heading into the final weeks before starting a hopefully brighter year for all of us in this brilliant forum.

i personally would like to take this opportunity of wishing you all a very peaceful Christmas and the healthiest of New Years it can be.

since my husbands diagnosis in May of this year this forum has been my most used site and without all the input read I’m sure we would still be treading through mud!

Frank has now recently completed his 20 fractions of radiotherapy and just prior to this his PSA was undetectable  so now he forges ahead with  three years hormone therapy alongside two years abiraterone and regular PSA checks.  Next oncology appointment on ‘Hogmanay’ so hoping we head in to 2026 filled with positivity.

My New Years resolution is to update our Profile in the hope of helping newcomers to the forum.

Once again thank you all so much for the ongoing support

Frank & Lesley

The most perfect of posts

Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to you and Mrs Millibob x