It's great that you found the right support for yourself . It's good that your husband has the girl he married . Taking the first step to get help can be difficult but well worth a happy result . ... View more

Hi Chris, its amazing how we can use our memories to get us through. I wish I could somehow capture them, even though they are special to me I want to share them.... ... View more

Jods That is beautiful that you can share something like that with your dad. It is sad when we have a loved one on limited time and yet it does allow us to do things with them as you are doing and totally appreciate what we have. Thanks for sharing. Julie ... View more

As the others have said, I guess it depends who is asking. You do need someone who you can allow the tsunami out with, however. I also agree with Saior in that with namy of my good friends who have stuck by me, it is the hugs and a certain gentleness that always seems to help. I think that there needs to some level of honesty but as Sailor put it, keep it neutral. Also remember to take help whenever if it is offered. May it be emotional or physical. Your Dad is lucky to have a doughter so full of care - remeber to care for yourself as well. S ... View more

Everyday is precious and I will cherish every moment I have left with my Dad and all those that I was lucky to share in the past. Thanks Reindeer, I have also found it very useful to go back and write in chronological order all of my memories from pre-diagnosis to now and commit to paper the feelings and thoughts I can remember from the times. I have found that this is my way to refelect on the blurr that my life has seemed. Im living the here and now as well as looking forward with my chin up proud. xox ... View more