Seven months since the home page photo of the grandchildren was taken on Ellen's 7th birthday I now have a replacement which shows us all a little bit older and definitely a little bit wiser when it comes to dealing with granddad's illness.
The most significant news to date relating to future objectives along this journey is that within a fortnight it is anticipated that I will be back in my own home. Somewhat incredulous that all this is feasible in such a short space of time I am at the same time excited by the prospect and determined to do everything in my power to ensure all goes as smoothly as possible.
In celebration a bottle or two of Batemans was cracked open to accompany my lunch and the answer to any doubters about the question on the label is a resounding "Yes I have!"
If this is a challenge to 'spot the difference' I fail!
ReplyDeleteDavid
ReplyDeleteThat's brilliant news, really good to see that, so I wish you all you need to make that happen. Never doubted the answer to that question...
Cheers
Charles
Good morning David
ReplyDeleteThis is such good news that you’re going home in a couple of weeks, a goal which I’ve no doubt you will achieve.
Nobody would ever guess about your illness looking at this photo, as you look positively perky, and your grandchildren are lovely and have such a resemblance to you.
No one would doubt the answer to the question and I would also add that you’ve got bottle as well!
On this high note, I wish for you and your family a very happy weekend.
Love and Hugs
Crystal xx
Brilliant blog Dad.
ReplyDeleteI can certainly see where the children get their good looks from!
I love you very much.
Jen xx
Perfect x
ReplyDeleteHome again home again jiggedy jig! That's great, David. Keep up the good work. I'm sure it will go smoothly.
ReplyDeletePilla x
Good luck with the move back home.The children look so much like you,what would we do without them.
ReplyDeleteRose xxx
In comparing the two photos one would never guess what you'd been through over the last seven months! You must be very proud of those grandchildren and your lovely daughter. I hope these next two weeks go well and you get to enjoy some home comforts again soon.
ReplyDeleteA big hug, Liz xxx
Hi David
ReplyDeleteHoping all is well today and that you manage to get outside to enjoy the spring air.
I came across this 360 degree photography the other day and thought you’d enjoy this. Take a look inside the Vulcan bomber cockpit and rotate around it, it’s brilliant.
http://www.kenmcbride.com/360photography.htm
Love and Hugs
Crystal xx
What wonderful news, David! Going home at last! I love the two photos.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you every day from across the water here in Canada!
Love
Pat
Hi David
ReplyDeleteJust to let you know that we are all thinking of you and hoping all is well, as we haven’t heard from you in ten days.
Sending you and Geraldine warm hugs.
Love and Light
Crystal xx
David
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping you're doing OK and able to look forward to being home.
Love, hugs and wings, or at least wheels
Charles
Hi David & Geraldine,
ReplyDeleteHoping things are moving along nicely for you to be back at home asap?
PS. Apart from trendy short hair the picture doesn't show what you've been through in the past 6+ months - you're still lovely :-)
xxxx
Earth calling David!!
ReplyDeleteBuddy, you are not allowed to leave us hangin' in there without a word from you, okay?
Get busy with the friggin' keyboard or I'll hold my breath until I turn blue in the face!
Love the photo with the grandkids!
Ellen looks very mature for her age and they are both so handsome... no wonder, looking at their granddad ;)
Much love,
Rania
Geraldine,
ReplyDeleteCould you please contact me via my email address dizzie2009@london.com
Many thanks, Carole xxxx
Hi David and Geraldine
ReplyDeleteThinking of you both. Hope you're ok. Its been a while since we heard from you.
Shents xxx
Geraldine sent me a text this morning, to say that David was still in the hospice and very ill.
ReplyDeleteSorry if this news comes as a shock, but she said it was just a matter of hours and that we [I] should remember him the way he was.
Bless him.
Bless you David. May you peace, calm & love.
ReplyDeleteMaggie xx
David and Geraldine
ReplyDeleteI am praying with my wife for you both and I hope David is not in pain.
With love
Charles
David
ReplyDeleteYou and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peace Love and Light to you.
Crystal xx
I hope you have a painfree passing dear David.You will be remembered with love .Heartfelt sympathy to all the family.Goodbye dear friend.xxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteThoughts and prayers are with you David and your family
ReplyDeleteWe give them back to Thee, dear Lord, who gavest them to us; yet as Thou dost not lose them in giving, so we have not lost them by their return. Not as the world giveth, givest Thou, O Lover of Souls. What Thou gavest, Thou takest not away, for what is Thine is ours always if we are Thine. And Life is eternal and Love is immortal, and death is only an horizon, and an horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight.
ReplyDeleteDavid may your passing be peaceful and painfree and Geraldine and your family find strenght from the happy times you have had together.
Thinking of you both right now David and Geraldine. Sad news indeed.
ReplyDeleteSuzanne xxxx
What sad news, I can't quite believe this when you were so full of life and so obviously loved life to the full. A big hug to all your family and may the journey be a peaceful one xx
ReplyDeleteEveryone
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to tell you that dearest David lost his battle with cancer just after 4:00am this morning. It is with a heavy heart that I look at the sun shining today.
Julie
David, May you Rest in Peace, thoughts and prayers with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteDear David
ReplyDeleteThank you for your unique brand of wit and wisdom, your positive attitude and sunny outlook. You showed such courage and strength whilst still considering others who were helped by your kind and sympathetic words. You will be greatly missed on the Mac forum. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your wife and family.
RIP David
With Love
Crystal
“……..The road of life winds on, and we like travellers go
From turn to turn until we come to know
The truth that life is endless and that we
Forever are inhabitants of all eternity.”
No Other Way by Martha Smock
David,
ReplyDeleteYou fought with courage, humour and style....
I shall miss you more than any words can express.
With love always xxxx
David,
ReplyDeleteYou helped me when the chips were down and for that I will be eternally grateful.
Rest In Peace dear friend.
Much Love
Tony xxx
So sad to hear this news
ReplyDeleteDear David
ReplyDeleteYou inspired me with your wise words, your warm welcome, and your amazing spirit full of so much joy, humour, strength and courage. We never met in person yet you embraced me and many others as a friend which I will never forget - thank you from the bottom of my heart. The only consolation is that you are in peace and without pain. You will be missed by so many but I hope that the happiness you shared with your family and friends will give them strength at this difficult time.
Rest in peace my friend.
With love
Charles
From everyone at Cancer Research UK's forum Cancer Chat. David will be sadly missed. Our condolences to Geraldine and David's family
ReplyDeleteSarah
Cancer Chat
David, my dear friend - you will be much missed.
ReplyDeleteMy love, prayers and thoughts are with Geraldine and the rest of your lovely family.
Much love
Shents xx
We shall miss you greatly, as a member of the Association, as a fellow mushroom nut-case, and as a pal. I know that even a month ago, you were hoping to come to the AGM, which epitomises your great courage. The mycological world will be a poorer place without you. We are thinking of Geraldine and the family.
ReplyDeleteMichael Jordan
on behalf of all at the ABFG
Your journey has come to an end but you leave a long list of people that you touched along the way.
ReplyDeleteSleep well David.
Much love to the family.
Rose xxx
I did not know David personally but, through this blog, have followed his journey with profound admiration. What a wonderful, inspiring man. May God bless David, and all those who loved and cared for him.
ReplyDeleteDear Geraldine, I can't tell you how saddened I am by David's death. He was an inspiration to me and Ed while we fought the same cancer at the same time. I will miss him so much. Goliath is so cruel. Please know that our thoughts and best wishes are coming your way now and in the future.
ReplyDeletePilla