This isn’t my usually jolly post I am afraid as it has been a very emotional week for our family. Sadly my brother-in-law passed away in the early hours of Thursday morning having bravely fought a battle that he never had a chance of winning. The photo I have chosen is of Harry and his Uncle together. It was taken just before Al was diagnosed with a stage 4 malignant brain tumour. I am sad that this is the only one he will have of him but to take any after this moment felt too contrived.
We never heard him complain about his situation nor show how much pain he was in when the terrible disease took over. He was inspirational in the way that he showed such strength to squeeze out every last precious minute with his family. And his wife (my sister) and his two teenage children were remarkable in the way they supported each other through this very difficult time. I am in awe of their courage and compassion.
Watching him deteriorate has been cruel. It is comforting to know he is no longer in pain. And even though we knew it was coming it was still a massive shock when it did. He was very much-loved and will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. RIP Al.
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Harry’s Honest Mummy x
I’m so very sorry for your loss. He sounds like a great man and first class uncle. :)
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Thanks Jenna. That’s exactly what he was :-) xx
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I’m so sorry for your loss, what a beautiful pic of them together that will be cherished. xx
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Thanks Kate. You are right. It will go in a frame in his room. Thank you for your kind words x
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Aww that smile is precious indeed! #mysundayphoto
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Thank you. You are absolutely right. Precious moment deserves a smile like that. Thanks for commenting x
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I’m so very sorry for your loss. Cancer is such an awful disease and it is so common now, it’s frightening. The photo is a beautiful memory. #myweekataglance xx
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Thanks Becky.
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I am so sorry to read this, but I you are lucky to have a gorgeous photo like that to keep the memories alive. Hope you can feel a little more normal again next week xx
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Thanks Lauren. See you next week x
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Sending love and hugs! So sorry for your loss x
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Many thanks x
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I’m so sorry for your loss, beautiful moment to remember
Thank you for linking up
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Many thanks. Thank god we take the time to make memories. X
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Oh my, I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you can all find strength together xxx #myweekataglance
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Thank you. See you next week. Should be a bit more upbeat and somewhere back to myself. Have a good week x
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