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Malc, not a lot I can say other than you know where all your GR friends are when you need us. In the meanwhile remember she is still your mum and the love she has for you and what you have for her will remain forever unconditional irrespective of her illness. Take care mate. col

have been reading your thread everyday
am so sorry to hear the latest news
hugs to you and yours

julia xx

so sorry to hear that malc
there is a good web site to look at and maybe get intouch with them if and when you need it
it's called the brain and spinal injury charity
(BASIC)
I have done lots of fundraising for them in the past-
hoping you will be ok
give your mam a hug from me
catherine
xx

Thank you all for your kind thoughts

Malc

Hi Malc and Jackie, so sorry to hear your news.
Strokes are such cruel things and nothing can prepare you for them or whatever outcome there is.
Not a lot of consolation but at least your Mum isn't in any pain.
Being together and planning your wedding will help too.
Thoughts for you all and a hug for Mum.

Lin xxx

Know exactly how you're feeling Malc, it's tough .

My thoughts and prayers are with you all

Lulli x

Malc, so sorry to hear this news but as others said, don't give up on your Mum, I am sure you won't, just keep trying to behave normally with her and tell her things - she is still your Mum just a little bit less of her, bless her. I am sure once she is settled into somewhere good for her care, you will find it easier to cope with the situation.
Good Luck,
Lizx

So sorry to hear your sad news,

Have been through it all myself with my parents.

Take care of yourself


Linda x

One little extra thing... might be insignificant... but if you have a smell, a perfume or fragrance that is special for your mum, try to wear it or have a tissue with it on when you visit her. I have found that this can make a huge difference when you are trying to evoke memory, but it has to be relevant... but not too much at a time, yeh?!!

All the very very best, Take care, and (((hugs))))

Love

Daff xxx

I have no words Malc, just take your strength from each other - bless you XX.

malc
im so sorry hun
it loks like we are the same situation hun.
love and hugs to you all
susie
xxxx

all the best of luck to you Malc & Jackie....so sorry to hear the news was not good...In our thoughts and prayers for you all.

Debs
xxx

Hi Malc and Jackie

Dont really know what to say, just keep talking to mum I am sure she can hear you.Bless you all

Jan x

Malc I am so sorry to hear this and am thinking of you and your Mum bless her. Jacki, you are obviously a tower of strength for Malc at the moment so bless you too.

Ann
Glos

thinking of you all

Bunny x

Thank you for all your kind words. Malc has gone to bed, I think today has been a turning point for him and he knows there will be no change and it is very hard for him to take and he is really upset. Can only support him and be there when he needs to talk.

Jackie

Malc,
So very sorry to hear you sad news, dont know what to say, but take care of yourself and jackie, you will both need to be strong.
Hugs and love.

Hi Malc - so sorry you have to face this news - your Mum will be well cared for 24-7 - I do know how difficult it is but try to remember all the good times and talk about them with her. Love to you all Jx

Malc, love, I am so very sorry,

My Mum went through this with her Mum and I know how it affected her,all my love to you, Jackie and your family,


Caz xxxx

don't despair Malc - I used to work on a Brain Damage Unit and you would be surprised at some of the things that happened with our patients - certainly don't want to give you false hope by any means, but there were some remarkable incidents and recoveries
- as long as she's comfortable, well cared for and not in pain, that's all you can ask for. talk to her a lot they reckon that hearing is the the one sense that remains to the end - just treat her as if everything is normal, tell her what goes on in your day and what's happening in the world - you may be surprised, but even if you're not, you can never be sure she doesn't hear you, so go on, take a chance. Much love, Ann X