Saturday, 25 January 2020

Heartbroken

My lovely neighbour Bryan has been in and out of hospital for the past few years. We thought the treatment had been going well and everything was fine until quite recently. Last night Joan popped in to ask a favour.  Would Tony call in and help her take the dining table apart and move it upstairs. A hospital bed is being delivered on Monday as  Bryan is coming home from hospital for palliative care. Cancer has spread into his lungs and liver and there is nothing that can be done except keep him comfortable. Poor Joan was utterly distraught and wept in my arms last night. Words can't describe how utterly heartbroken I am. They don't have any children and Joan doesn't have brothers or sisters. I hope Bryans nieces and nephews rally round and support her. We will do whatever we can of course but nothing we do will ease Joan's sadness.
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13 comments:

  1. Sooze25 January 2020 at 08:47

    I'm so sorry, Cherie, it is heartbreaking isn't it. I'm glad he can come home. xx

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  2. Sheila25 January 2020 at 09:19

    So sad for you Cherie.
    Hugs-x-

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  3. Joy25 January 2020 at 10:11

    I'm so sorry to read this and am thinking of them all - and of you as you help your neighbours. A terrible thing.
    xxx

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  4. alicesav25 January 2020 at 10:44

    I am so sorry to hear this. I too have a family member who is at this stage with cancer. We are just making sure that each day we have we smile, we hug and we are as normal as we can be. Keep going and thank goodness you are nearby. xx

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  5. Jules25 January 2020 at 11:02

    I'm so sorry to read this Cherie. I'm sure your support will be greatly appreciated by both of them. X

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  6. TheAwakenedSoul25 January 2020 at 13:02

    How sad. It's nice that you were there for her, emotionally.

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  7. mamasmercantile25 January 2020 at 13:34

    My heart goes out to them. We have just had much the same new about Gerard's step Dad, it is heart breaking.

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  8. jenny_o25 January 2020 at 18:52

    Life seems cruel so often, doesn't it? It's good that your neighbours have you two to give them some support. I hope that once Bryan is home, they can have some good final days together, some smiles and some laughter, and some peace. Your help will be appreciated, I'm positive of that.

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  9. buttercup25 January 2020 at 20:26

    SHe could not hope for better people than you and Tony to be if support and comfort. Big hugs my wonderful friends.xxx

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  10. Chris26 January 2020 at 19:48

    Cancer is a horrible illness and sneaky, as when it first starts you don't feel ill.. I feel very sad for you. Several friends of mine have lost their fight against cancer, one I knew from 1961, died in September last year.. Life is so uncertain. I hope he will be comfortable at home and that Joan will be able to cope. How lovely they have you as neighbours.

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  11. Meg26 January 2020 at 20:28

    Such a sad time for you and your neighbour friends, Cherie. These last days are so precious. Xx Your neighbours will feel and appreciate your kindness and care and love and that's so special in a time of grief. Much love to you. MegXx

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  12. R's Rue26 January 2020 at 23:19

    Praying.

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  13. EmmaT29 January 2020 at 09:21

    Sending you all lots of hugs. Emmax

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