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 beej
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Echoing a lot of the comments - so sorry for your loss. We've never met but I feel I know you through this site.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 3:35 pm
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Really sorry to hear this news TJ, please accept my condolences and best wishes, you're in my thoughts. Hope you're doing as best as you can at the moment.

We've spoken on the phone after you instigated the gnusmobile journey but never met you personally, something I'd like to do one day. If you ever need a chat, vent or anything please get in touch. Not saying I can do much but more than happy to listen and help in any way if I can.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 3:35 pm
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TJ, that is so desperately sad.
My sympathy and deepest condolences to you.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 3:36 pm
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Sorry for your loss.

Remember the last few weeks were probably the most stressful experience of your life, so take care of yourself.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 3:36 pm
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Sorry for your loss TJ.

I'm amazed at your positivity and stoical approach to all this.

See you on the hill someday.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 3:44 pm
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Very Sad to read this TJ, My thoughts are with you and yours.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 3:44 pm
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What crappy news, so sorry to hear this

Props to you for helping her go the way she wanted to. That must have been tough


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 3:44 pm
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TJ, so very sorry to read this and it must be comforting that you were able to carry out Julie's wishes for a peaceful passing. Please accept my condolences and sympathy, we're all here for you so don't feel that you're on your own.

Do take care of yourself.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 3:45 pm
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To quote our late friend Bullheart: **** cancer


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 3:45 pm
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Sorry for your loss TJ.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 3:46 pm
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Oh, TJ, you're such a part of so many of the threads I've enjoyed on here, that I feel like I know you a little bit (I don't, I'm sorry !).

So sorry for your loss, it sounds like you did what you could to make the best of a terrible time.

Thinking of you x


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 3:50 pm
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So sorry to hear this TJ, Condolences and best wishes to you and yours.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 3:50 pm
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Very sad news, and as others have said, remember to take care of yourself


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 3:52 pm
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Really sorry to hear this TJ, but I’m thankful you got to spend her remaining days together and in the best possible way under the horrible circumstances.

Hoping you find your way through the emotions ahead and into the wilds and mountains.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 3:54 pm
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Really sorry to hear that TJ,
Take care.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 3:56 pm
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So sad to hear this TJ. My thoughts are with you.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 3:56 pm
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So very, very sorry to hear your news TJ


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 4:01 pm
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Jesus mate. Devastated to hear this. As above my thoughts are with you.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 4:02 pm
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So sorry for your loss.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 4:03 pm
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Ahhh shucks TJ that’s awful. Please accept condolences and best wishes.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 4:04 pm
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Really sorry for your loss. Happy for you that you got to help her leave in the way she wanted.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 4:07 pm
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Sorry to hear this but very glad it was a good, peaceful end. Condolences to you and yours.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 4:08 pm
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Sorry for your loss TJ.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 4:13 pm
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So sorry to hear this TJ - sincere condolences from the Muffin household.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 4:13 pm
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Very sorry for your loss, it sounds like you both did what's best for all, not that that's any help hopefully you can take some solice in that. My condolences.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 4:19 pm
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Sorry for your loss


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 4:25 pm
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Sad news, very sorry for your loss.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 4:26 pm
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So sorry TJ.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 4:29 pm
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Sad to hear it Teej, but Julie's life looked like one incredibly well lived.

I dread to think how much time you'll spend on here now you aren't waiting on her hand and foot 😳


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 4:29 pm
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TJ, I'm so sorry for your loss. Much love my friend-


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 4:30 pm
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That's horrible news and I'm so glad she was able to go on her terms.  Sympathies with you from belgland


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 4:33 pm
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I can think of few things worse than losing a partner like that, but In imagine your relationship must have been a particularly close, which makes it all the more devastating. I hope in time you'll be able to enjoy the memories of the good times. Until then I can only add my condolences to everyone else's, and again, take of yourself.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 4:35 pm
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So sorry TJ


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 4:36 pm
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I'm so saddened by this news, but heartened that you managed to make the last weeks good ones. Sincere condolences to you TJ.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 4:39 pm
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I'm so sorry to hear that TJ.

Sounds like she was able to choose how she spent her remaining time, and dealt with it on her own terms, which is all any of us can really hope for.

Once the sadness eases, I hope you can look back with love and happiness at your time together.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 4:42 pm
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Oh mate, so so sorry to hear that. no words. all the best.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 4:45 pm
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My sincere condolences TJ.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 4:48 pm
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so sorry to hear this TJ, sending you man hugs


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 4:48 pm
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So sorry to hear this TJ.
Stay strong...


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 4:58 pm
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Shit, that's stopped me right in my tracks...take care of yourself and if anyone of us can help in any way just ask


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 4:58 pm
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Oh TJ I am so very, very sorry.

This is made worse by the fact you had just given up work and had many plans together.
So glad though that Julie's last days were spent doing what she wanted and being looked after by your good self.

There are going to be many happy memories to look back on and when you're ready many more adventures. Because I'm pretty sure that's what she would want.

Mahoosive hugs.

Bunnyhop x


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 5:02 pm
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So sorry to hear this TJ. Thoughts and condolences to you and your friends and family.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 5:03 pm
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Sorry to hear that. Stay strong buddy.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 5:04 pm
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knowing nothing a stranger can say will make it all better, but hopefully it helps to know there are a lot of people wishing you well


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 5:06 pm
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I can't stop thinking about this, the timing just seems to cruel, just as you retire with all your travelling plans ahead of you. Cancer really is a ****.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 5:08 pm
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I’m very sorry to read of your loss TJ.

From your post it sounds like you did everything in your gift to ensure Julie’s last few weeks went as she wanted.

I think you were a nurse until recently so you’ll no doubt have seen many times where the patient’s wishes could not be accommodated. I hope the fact you could do that for Julie will give you some comfort in the coming weeks.

Very best wishes,

Cc


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 5:09 pm
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You have my sympathies and your wife has my respect. To take charge like that at a time like that is something to be admired.

There's no good way for someone to go but it certainly seems like Julie chose a way that was much less awful.

It will be too raw right now, but given time, I trust you'll be able to take some comfort from that.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 5:14 pm
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That reads as a very strong, very dignified and very positive way to go; she must be leaving a big hole. Very sorry for your loss, TJ.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 5:15 pm
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Sorry for your loss TJ. Thoughts are with you


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 5:17 pm
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🙁

Thinking of you TJ.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 5:17 pm
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Really sorry to read that TJ 🙁


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 5:35 pm
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So sorry. Not much more we can say really. Hugs.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 5:37 pm
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So sorry to hear your loss TJ.

Stay strong.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 5:37 pm
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sorry for your loss.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 5:38 pm
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Tj this is such shockingly sad news. My sincerest sympathy.

We’ve never met, but we’ve pulled each other’s legs a few times, particularly on the rugby threads. I’m sure you have several people around you to help you out. However, I only live a few miles from you and have plenty of free time - so please let me know if there’s anything I can do to help you out!

Take care.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 5:41 pm
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So sorry to read this news TJ.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 5:42 pm
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Sorry for your loss. It sounds like you did everything in your power to ease her passing, well done.
Take care.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 5:47 pm
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Don’t know what to say. Sounds as though you made the best of an awful situation, but that doesn’t make it any less awful.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 5:48 pm
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So sorry to hear that TJ.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 5:49 pm
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Really sorry to hear this TJ, I'm sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you at this time.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 5:50 pm
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Very sorry to read this, my condolences for your loss.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 5:52 pm
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FWIW. My sincere condolences TJ it seems from your posts that you and Julie spent time together and loved each other. No mean feat after all that time.

I hope you can take some comfort on that over the coming weeks/months.

Thoughts with you and yours.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 5:53 pm
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The emptiness must feel unbearable Jeremy. Take very good care of yourself. Let those close to you support you.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 5:54 pm
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So very sorry to hear that tj, many many condolences. At least the last few weeks were ones you were able to share together.

Oh and if there's anything those of us in Edinburgh can do, even if it's just company on a bike ride, you know you only have to say.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 5:55 pm
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Very sorry for your loss mate.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 5:59 pm
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How sad, very sorry for your loss TJ.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 6:02 pm
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So sorry TJ.
You know where we all are if you need anything.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 6:04 pm
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My deepest condolences, Jeremy.

It seems like only yesterday that we all chummed each other along on that Ardnamurchan ride, and doing our best to sort that tandem puncture you had somewhere in the middle of nowhere.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 6:05 pm
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Sincere condolences and sympathy TJ


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 6:06 pm
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Really sad to hear this Jeremy,  please try and take care of yourself.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 6:20 pm
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Moderator hugs and sincere kind thoughts TJ. You gave her the ending she wanted and the empathy she deserved.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 6:21 pm
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I'm so sorry to hear this TJ. Condolences and thoughts from me at this time.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 6:23 pm
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Sorry for your loss.
Be kind to yourself. x


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 6:23 pm
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So sorry TJ. Take your time to get things right for you.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 6:27 pm
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So sorry for your loss TJ , I hope that the knowledge you were able to spend her last days at home can be of comfort to you. If you need anything at all just let us know. Love to you and your family.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 6:33 pm
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So sorry for your loss TJ you have my sincere condolences. Take care of yourself.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 6:34 pm
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Well done both of you. Julie for having the courage to do it like that and you for having broad enough shoulders to allow it to happen. My sincerest commiserations, thinking of you.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 6:34 pm
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From some of your recent posts it seemed like something big was happening to you TJ. I hoped it wasn't something awful but it turns out it was.

So sorry to hear the news. Look after yourself.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 6:42 pm
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So sorry to hear this. I'm sure you've been a great support to her through this tough time. Hope you have some good friends and family to support you now. All the best, Tom.


 
Posted : 08/06/2021 6:43 pm
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Sorry for your loss TJ, deepest condolences.


 
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