We lost Gordens mum when she was just turned 40 Gorden was 21. So my mum is doing well in that respect even if she does end up in hospital every 6-7 weeks. She has had a long life and although I will miss her I know life is very miserable for her she is very disabled now.

How sad for Gorden Lynn. My mum was only just about 17 yrs older than I am. I got a bit morbid at the time and in a sort of 'make the most of it you might only have another 17 yrs left' phase!

She died when she was 75. My dad died when he was just 73 - both died of lung cancer - mum a lifetime chain-smoker, dad a non smoker.

He wasn't a victim of her passive smoking - they'd been divorced since I was very young child.

My dad used to say 'we don't make old bones in this family'. He was right (his dad died when just 63 and his mum when just 59 and all but one or two of his 7 siblings are dead now too) - I am trying NOT to say that in case it becomes a self fulfilling prophecy!

*hugs* to everyone who's down or not doing great at the mo.

I'm 'ok', and to be honest I don't think I'll ever be ecstatic with life - when there is so much wrong with the world - all the injustices, famine, poverty, imbalance, greed, hate, cruelty etc.

However, I will be happier when I'm in a better position to try to combat (some of) it - one day (Suppose I can dream! )

Sorry to hear about those of you who are not doing so well hugs to those of you who need them!

Things here are going partly great and partly not

Found a lump a few weeks ago, had a biopsy last week and now waiting for the results. Really dreading them too! Doglet is also ill and waiting for an operation to remove a pin from her leg!

However, on the plus side I've cut my hours back at work to part time, I'm starting uni in 4 months and the OH and I are looking for a house together So it is quite balanced at the minute!

Crossing my fingers that your results come back -ve for anything nasty xx

My life changed forever 2 years ago when my son died. Now I go through the motions but I`ve lost interest in a lot of the things I did before.
I draw and paint a lot, and walk the dogs a lot. I`m far more solitary now. Things don`t seem that important, really.
I do a bit of voluntary work, and sell the occasional painting. And manage one day at a time.

If theres one thing that this thread has made me realise its how lucky I actually am.

Huge hugs to everyone that needs them. You are all amazingly strong xx

Sorry to hear of your loss ..

Oh my goodness, I am so sorry!
xxx
You must be incredibly brave.

Thank you for the kind words!

I didn't realise you'd lost your son, I'm so sorry Nothing seems as important when you lose someone so special.