What a beautiful reply. Made me cry.

Bless your Mum for saving money up just for that. That's so lovely. You are right about it being a perfect birthday present ....for you to have that chance and go for it. I am sure she will be bursting with pride. I hope she can have a restful day on Monday with some smiles surrounded by those she loves and who love her.

The words, kindness and sentiment in your reply to me just show what an absolute credit you are to your Mum. I would love to hear how you get on on your trip. If it would be if any help in any way you are welcome to friend me and pm me on here.

Wishing you all the best for your trip and Happy Birthday to Mum for Monday

Thank you again for the lovely reply

Andrea x

Hi, we are in a similar situation to you, I really feel your pain. Two weeks ago we thought my husband (44) was doing well, started new treatment they thought would give him st least a couple more years with us, then boom! Goes into hospital with stomach pains, a scan shows the cancer has spread, treatment didn't work, and we are told he has only weeks left. So many overwhelming feelings , disbelief, fear, anger, sadness, how do we get through this? We have two girls 8 and 12 trying to cope with it too. I don't know the answers but wanted to let you know that u r not alone, there are many of us suffering the effects of this ruthless disease. We are just trying to spend as much time together as possible doing the fun stuff he enjoys while still physically able to, getting weaker by the day. I really think you should go on your trip, make her proud and let her live the positive through you. Can she do Skype while u are away? it's not impossible to get a flight back if u had to, but it's unlikely u would need to.

I'm so sorry to hear about your husbund. I'm sending thoughts your way. You go through such a range of emotions. Valdate yourself for feeling each one. I know you will have the strength to support your girls and your husbund through this difficult time.

One thing I've learnt is that time is relative. Hence my username!

I once knew two people. One who died aged 20. One who died aged 90. The 20 year old lived longer than the 90 year old... I wonder if that makes sense at all? x

Hello, I'm so sorry to read your sad new. I am too going through the same with my mum. She has cancer in her liver & now on her bones. The doctors have told her there is no treatment that will help the cancer, but she can have radiotherapy to help with the pain only which she is starting this Friday. She has gotten worse very suddenly through the month, and I know that it will be time soon to say goodbye. They have given her weeks/months as the same as your mum, and I feel hopeless. I don't even know where to start with my emotions! You are not alone in this. And we will get through this. 
I hope this helps you feel some sort of comfort knowing that your not alone & your post has.

wishing you all the best,

Lauren x

Hi Lauren, sorry I didn't reply sooner to your message. It's all been so hectic this past month. I managed to get away to America. It was an incredible experience and gave my Mum such joy. She was so proud. Thanks for your kind message and thoughts. If you need to talk at any time, please feel free to message me. Hope you're doing ok. It's an awful situation made so much worse by this virus business.