Hi Brian, I'm so sorry to read of the bad news happening with your family right now. I couldn't help thinking that prostrate cancer doesn't run in your family, it gallops! (I do realize that your brother-in-law is not a blood relative however.) Given the fact that Mrs. B is having health challenges right now certainly makes it difficult for you to be with your Dad and family as of course, your first responsibility is with your wife. Its' at these times that we feel torn isn't it. Having dealt with so much cancer in my own family though, I can relate. If we dwelt on it all the time, it would make us a little crazy, but deal with it we must. I hope things level out for you soon and please don't agonize over your not being able to be with your Dad and family right now. I'm sure they understand that you're there in spirit, if not in person.

Take care my friend and know that others understand how difficult this is for you.

Lorraine  

Dear Brian

Such devastating news for you all and just wanted you to know that am thinking of you and Mrs B (and the extended family at home and abroad).  You spend so much of your valuable time caring about others and hope you will look after yourselves and know that your forum buddies have a ready ear when you need or want to share.  Your Canadian family will perfectly understand that you need to be by your wife's side, given her own health issues and that of her brother, and try not to beat yourself up about not being with your Dad (I know this is easier said than done).  I am sure they will be passing on your love to your Dad and he will certainly understand for, as you say, you are very alike! Take care my forum friend.  Jules xx

Thanks Lorriane and Jules,

Your kind words mean a lot to me and Mrs B. She is dreading the phone ringing as am I. We have just had a phone call from sister in law to say the doctors dont think he will make the weekend as the cancer in his throat is so agressive. Just have to hope he doesnt suffer.

Thanks again, Brian.

Dear Brian ..... I am so sorry to hear your sad news and am thinking of you, Mrs.B and your extended family. You are such a lovely guy, and I am sure that your Dad is as proud of you as you are of him. Take care my friend x

Dear Brian,

I would like to join the others in saying how sorry I am to hear the news of both your Dad and brother-in-law. Am thinking of you all. Take care Sue x

Hi Brian

Just to let you know that all of us at Cancer Chat are thinking of you at this sad time.

Best wishes to you and your family,

Jane

Dear Brian, just wanted to say how sad I am to hear all your news.  You have been a rock for so many of us and I hope that we can give something back to you.  I will pray for peace for all members of your family and especially you and Mrs B.  Take care, Brian, be strong.

Dearest Brian,

I am so sorry to read your post with the news about both your father and brother in law.

As others have said, you are such a tower of strength on this forum to friends old and new and I hope you will turn to us for support, as and when you need to. 

Sending you and Mrs B warm, supportive hugs and to say that you and your family are in my thoughts.

Take care, lovely man. 

Jo xx

Good morning friends,

I just want to say a collective big THANK YOU to Max, Sue, Jane, Pauline, Jo and Kim for you kind words especially as most of you have your own problems to deal with. It means so much to me to know you are there, and offering support.

Thanks to all who have responded, Brian.