The FastDay Forum

Hello lovely people. I'm back to fasting today after quite a few weeks where it just didn't seem possible. We have had lots of visitors and ups and downs but there is really no excuse is there?

Against all odds we have had the best festive season possible under the circumstances. For those who don't know, my daughter has terminal bowel cancer.She is currently staying in Rothbury hospital, a tiny rural place where she gets good care and feels secure. She came home on three occasions, including Christmas day, joining the whole family. These were special times and more than we could have hoped for.

At present she has plateaued and we visit most days. Otherwise I'm trying to get on with day to day life as you have to.
Thank you very much for all your thoughtful messages which really are appreciated.

[janeg]

Lovely to hear from you Gill.
What a lovely Christmas for you all. Precious memories.
Look after yourself and good luck with getting back into the fasting.
Special mammyhug to you

Me too, I'm returning after the Christmas holiday.
Wishing your daughter and you and your family all the very best for 2014, I can't begin to imagine.......
Hopefully this site gives you some support, it really seems very friendly and the users post some lovely comments.
Best wishes.

Welcome back

I knew that your daughter had cancer but had no idea it was terminal, big positive thoughts for you and your family

Happy for you the Holidays gave you happy and precious memories

As for the fasts, you may find they give a sense of balance and control, much needed sometimes.

Gill, I'm so glad you had Christmas to cherish with your daughter and family.
Fasting under such exceptional circumstances may bring a touch of control and normality, but I don't know how I would cope.
Wishing you, your daughter and family peace in 2014 x

'Gulp' , it puts life in perspective. I wish you and your family some more memorable times to treasure and pain free peace for your daughter.

Lovely to see you back Gill and to hear you and your family enjoyed Christmas despite the circumstances.
Sending you and your daughter lots of love.

Lovely to see you back Gill and thanks for the update on what must be a very painful time in your lives. Glad you all had nice Christmas and good luck to you and yours,

Ballerina x

Happy New Year, Gill.

I can only begin to imagine...I echo everything everyone else has said and wish you well.

Lots of loving thoughts being sent your way - as Julieathome said, it really does put things into perspective xx

Good to see you back and so glad that you have enjoyed Christmas. Sending you love. xx

Welcome back, Gill. So pleased that your daughter was well enough to spend Christmas with you, I bet that made it a very special - if bittersweet - time. Also good to hear that she's plateau'd and you're getting some extra time with her. I fell off the wagon good and proper so I'm back with a vengeance today myself.... xx

Great to hear from you again Gill
Glad you've managed to enjoy yourselves over the festive season and "gathered" more memories to treasure.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and all
your family as always. Take care

[wildmissus]

Good to hear from you again and glad that you and your family had an enjoyable Christmas. Getting back to routine is a good thing....I think.

Hello Gill. Lots of love from me, too. I am glad you managed to have Christmas together. xx

Glad youre back Gill and that you all had a good Christmas xx