Friday 18 March 2011

New Horizons



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!"

38 comments:

  1. If this is a challenge to 'spot the difference' I fail!

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  2. David
    That'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

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  3. Good morning David
    This 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

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  4. Brilliant blog Dad.

    I can certainly see where the children get their good looks from!

    I love you very much.

    Jen xx

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  5. Home again home again jiggedy jig! That's great, David. Keep up the good work. I'm sure it will go smoothly.
    Pilla x

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  6. Good luck with the move back home.The children look so much like you,what would we do without them.
    Rose xxx

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  7. 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.
    A big hug, Liz xxx

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  8. Hi David
    Hoping 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

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  9. What wonderful news, David! Going home at last! I love the two photos.

    Thinking of you every day from across the water here in Canada!

    Love

    Pat

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  10. Hi David
    Just 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

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  11. David
    Here's hoping you're doing OK and able to look forward to being home.
    Love, hugs and wings, or at least wheels
    Charles

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  12. Hi David & Geraldine,

    Hoping 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

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  13. Earth calling David!!

    Buddy, 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

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  14. Geraldine,

    Could you please contact me via my email address dizzie2009@london.com

    Many thanks, Carole xxxx

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  15. Hi David and Geraldine
    Thinking of you both. Hope you're ok. Its been a while since we heard from you.
    Shents xxx

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  16. Geraldine sent me a text this morning, to say that David was still in the hospice and very ill.

    Sorry 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.

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  17. Bless you David. May you peace, calm & love.

    Maggie xx

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  18. David and Geraldine
    I am praying with my wife for you both and I hope David is not in pain.
    With love
    Charles

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  19. David
    You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Peace Love and Light to you.
    Crystal xx

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  20. 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

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  21. Thoughts and prayers are with you David and your family

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  22. We 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.

    David may your passing be peaceful and painfree and Geraldine and your family find strenght from the happy times you have had together.

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  23. Thinking of you both right now David and Geraldine. Sad news indeed.

    Suzanne xxxx

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  24. 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

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  25. Everyone

    I 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

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  26. David, May you Rest in Peace, thoughts and prayers with you and your family.

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  27. Dear David
    Thank 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

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  28. David,

    You fought with courage, humour and style....

    I shall miss you more than any words can express.

    With love always xxxx

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  29. David,

    You helped me when the chips were down and for that I will be eternally grateful.

    Rest In Peace dear friend.

    Much Love

    Tony xxx

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  30. Dear David
    You 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

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  31. From everyone at Cancer Research UK's forum Cancer Chat. David will be sadly missed. Our condolences to Geraldine and David's family
    Sarah
    Cancer Chat

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  32. David, my dear friend - you will be much missed.
    My love, prayers and thoughts are with Geraldine and the rest of your lovely family.
    Much love
    Shents xx

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  33. 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.

    Michael Jordan
    on behalf of all at the ABFG

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  34. Your journey has come to an end but you leave a long list of people that you touched along the way.
    Sleep well David.
    Much love to the family.
    Rose xxx

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  35. 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.

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  36. Dear 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.
    Pilla

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