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Mick's day of reckoning part 2

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Posted 23 May 2014 at 16:04

Ditto. Just to tell you how awesome you both are and sending my love. I guess you are walking the road I will be doing possibly sooner, rather than later. If I have one ounce of your strength and courage, I will be proud.

Love and respect, Fiona. x

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Posted 23 May 2014 at 17:51

Mo, believe it or not I don't really cry. But a tear rolled down my cheek while reading that incredible post. My tear is not at the sadness of all this but at the courage, dignity and strength you and Mick are showing whilst facing this. I have nothing but admiration and respect for you both

You are both such an inspiration to us all

I am of course thinking about you both and looking forward to seeing you both at Leicester

Bri xx

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Posted 23 May 2014 at 19:12

Hard to find the right words but Bri sums it up for many here I'm sure.

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Posted 23 May 2014 at 20:22

I have held back from posting all day, finding the right words is very hard. Mo and Mick my admiration for you both is beyond words. Mick a true Gentlemen in all that he is suffering and you my SS what a star you are always thinking of others , trying to protect newbies from the worst of this terrible disease. The way you have worded your post is amazing , with compassion , humour , tenderness, and so much tact for others yet to tread this rocky road. I can't remember who first quoted this but I know Lyn will be able to tell me.

This is truly a rocky road, some have shorter roads than others but how ever long or short our own individual roads are, I hope we can all look back at your courage and inspiration and be inspired .

We have many things in common and I feel that I have known you for years but in reality it is just a short year , only brought together through pca , how the cross roads of life can bring people together. This forum has been for both of us a life saver and long may it continue.

We are all here for you Mo, when ever you need us.

Lots of love my SS.

Stay as strong as you are.

BFN

Julie XX

NEVER LAUGH AT A LIVE DRAGON

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Posted 23 May 2014 at 21:58

Mo and Mick,

You are in my thoughts as you are face the outcome with dignity, bravery, humour and fortitude. It is a powerful and emotional post which I have read a number of times before posting. Treasure all these moments as I know you both will!

Paul xx

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Posted 24 May 2014 at 00:03

Mo,

I've had difficulty getting around the new forum. So am glad I found your update.

I'm not going to say too much because I think Bri and others have put it far better than I could ever do at this time.

Just want to say, you and Mick shine through as the most amazing people and I take my hat off to you both. I'd also like you to know even though I don't post often I am thinking of you and send you all the love and best wishes possible.

Take care

Veronica

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Posted 24 May 2014 at 10:43

Hi Mo Mick

Phew what a post I have read your post over and over and still cant find the words I want to say.I know when I was a newbie you and a few others gave me advice.When Eric was unsure of the chemo route you were always there with help no matter what was going on in your and Micks life.and I am very grateful for your help.I still cant find the words I want to say except that I admire you both how you have been on this journey.Eric and I both send our best wishes to you both such an insperational couple

Carol Eric

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Posted 24 May 2014 at 11:39

Just want to say Hi to Mo and Mick ..and big hugs to you both.xx

I can't find my way around the new forum and came across your thread by sheer chance - as Veronica has already said the others have said all I'd wish to say to you both.

Much love coming your way. xxxx

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Posted 24 May 2014 at 13:03

Hi Mo & Mick

Hope the cruise party is in full swing have a glass of bubbly for me.

You are both very special people, i will see you both very soon

Say hello to mini mo for me.

Si xxx

Don't deny the diagnosis; try to defy the verdict

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Posted 24 May 2014 at 21:33

Sailaway went brilliantly, Karen bought loads of bunting and silly decorations we had smoked salmon and cream cheese blinis and fresh strawberries. Opened a bottle of fizz which Mick had a small glass of. Link to the ship was a bit techno jinxed so we went for a straight group phone call talked with all our cruise buddies and had our big toast at 13.00

Have loads of pictures up on facebook, have sent some out to various people do if anyone wants to see how much fun we had let me know by message and I will send you some photos and the video clips if I can.

Mick was laughing his head off most of the time, especially when mini Mo (our daughter Karen) said she could be very posh and plopped a strawberry into her champagne glass. Anyone that knows her will understand just how funny that is.

Staff at the hospice were amazing, we had Mick all dressed up and in the conservatory before 11 it was raining so hard we could almost imagine we were on that ship.

We left Mick at 7 he was just about asleep having had an amazing day ... I am so grateful to our fabulous daughter and all our friends for making this special even though Mick was so disappointed he could not go on the cruise. This day made up for that disappointment in spades.

Just goes to show that very little things can make these days so much brighter.

Love to you all

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Posted 24 May 2014 at 22:39

What an amazing couple you are... and to think I can't persuade my Mrs on a cruise this year because of my incontinence! I think you must be throwing buckets of water over that fat lady to make sure she ha no chance of getting that voice warbling.

Stay Calm And Carry On.

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Posted 25 May 2014 at 05:19

Ditto what sixfoottwo said. So glad it went well.

We can't control the winds - but we can adjust our sails

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Posted 25 May 2014 at 08:43

Fantastic Mo, so glad Mick got his bit of a cruise. Just sounds fun!

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Posted 25 May 2014 at 11:25

Hi Mo,

Just arrived home so only got your update a few minutes ago. So sorry that Mick & you couldn't go on the cruise but your sail- away party sounded great and I am so pleased that Mick was so happy and enjoying himself. These are trying times but both yours and Mick's resilience and wonderful spirit shines through. We had a great time and I hope you enjoyed the photos, I did wear a couple of PCa T shirts about the ship and ashore and wasn't shy in coming forward about talking about PCa matters to anyone who would listen.

I will do an update on my 15 years bit later but right now my thoughts are with you both.

My very best wishes AND WE WILL MEET UP IN LEICESTER

Life is for living

Barry (alias Barrington )

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Posted 25 May 2014 at 17:00

Mo,

Although not sailing you have given the best Bon Voyage party ever. Mick looked AB FAB in his sun glasses, the nibbles looked pretty good to and tell Karen that I loved the bunting.

BFN

Julie X

NEVER LAUGH AT A LIVE DRAGON

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Posted 25 May 2014 at 18:46

Mo

There's not much I can add that hasn't already been said. You and Mick are incredibly strong people and I hope I can find the same courage when the time comes. Mark would be proud of you as would all our dearly departed friends. I hate this disease and the journey it forces upon us but you don't half meet some nice people along the way http://community.prostatecanceruk.org/editors/tiny_mce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-smile.gif

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Nil desperandum

Allister

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Posted 27 May 2014 at 21:30

Hi Mo

I follow your thread, as i follow many other peoples, but dont often comment. I am almost lost for words but really cant pass by your thread by without a short comment. I am sending you and Mick my heartfelt sincerest thoughts, along with the upmost respect i have for both of you of how you deal with your daily challenges!

Great to see Mick had a good sailing party and am looking forward to hear of him getting home with you.

Take care, all my love

Lesley xx

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Posted 28 May 2014 at 14:26

Officially Moved

THanks Sadie

our thread is now officially over here on the new side .. giving up calling it the dark side as that is being negative.

Thank you all so much for all your lovely messages, thoughts, prayers etc. It has been tough but there is a little light at the end of the tunnel.

Mick has been given the all clear to come home, discharge day is Friday ...so excited .

Will post more later but suffice to say his face lit up like a beacon when he received the news.

xxx

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Posted 28 May 2014 at 15:13

Excellent news - good luck to the both of you.

Stay Calm And Carry On.

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Posted 28 May 2014 at 15:32

Fantastic. We will all be sharing your joy Mo xxx

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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