tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post765699781630929654..comments2024-03-26T09:40:32.468+00:00Comments on Through The Keyhole: Bath Time For JacquelineJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-2200498940438790332014-08-06T09:11:45.331+01:002014-08-06T09:11:45.331+01:00We've got some really lovely photos of my sist...We've got some really lovely photos of my sister as a baby and toddler, she was a real cutie. I'm sorry to hear about your aunt, Cancer touches every family in one way or another and it does, as you say, make you cherish life, it's such a fragile thing. I'm sorry to hear about your cousin too, but I'm sure her positive attidute will help both herself and the rest of the family. Sending my very best wishes for a speedy recovery for her.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-9630990682994758642014-08-05T19:36:28.847+01:002014-08-05T19:36:28.847+01:00Jo, this was a lovely tribute to your sister, the ...Jo, this was a lovely tribute to your sister, the bath photo really made me smile, such a cute and happy baby! I think it's so nice that you still have the newspaper cutting. I am very sorry for your loss. We lost our aunt to cancer just over a year ago now, it shook the family. But one thing is certain, it has made me cherish life and every moment, you just never know what is around the corner. I do agree with you though, positive thoughts go along way, I am sure of it. My cousin is having cancer treatment at the moment and I am blown away by the strength and positive attitude she has shown. Thank you for sharing such a lovely post, Jo. xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11840730429189922567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-77269996166713851992014-08-02T17:29:44.821+01:002014-08-02T17:29:44.821+01:00I remember your brother dying, that year has gone ...I remember your brother dying, that year has gone by so fast. I think it's important to keep memories of our loved ones alive, and for the next generation to know them through the things they're told. I'm lucky that I have various cards from my sister, she was a great believer in sending cards, even for no apparent reason. We were very close and I still miss her very much.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-30415556165642853782014-08-02T17:24:33.300+01:002014-08-02T17:24:33.300+01:00Hi Jo, this is a lovely post. I am so sorry for yo...Hi Jo, this is a lovely post. I am so sorry for your loss and that you had to go through illness yourself. I remember you mentioning it before. It will be a year in september since my younger brother died, and there is not a day that goes by that he is not mentioned. My children did not know him very well, but by talking about him they know him a little. Its lovely that you have cards from her and that you were so close. xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-16437206124209718472014-07-29T09:58:53.105+01:002014-07-29T09:58:53.105+01:00I think it's the memories which keep us going ...I think it's the memories which keep us going after a loved one passes away, I know I wouldn't have coped without them. It was a very trying time when I was ill, we were still grieving for my sister and then I ended up in hospital for two months before being diagnosed with Cancer and treatment lasted just about the whole of the following year. I was very lucky though, I've been fine since.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-38289167000574349672014-07-29T00:49:00.707+01:002014-07-29T00:49:00.707+01:00A lovely post Jo. It's wonderful that you have...A lovely post Jo. It's wonderful that you have so many happy memories of your sister. I didn't realise you had been so ill yourself too. Take care x rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-45979453274180094062014-07-28T12:49:49.197+01:002014-07-28T12:49:49.197+01:00My sister is always in my thoughts, little things ...My sister is always in my thoughts, little things that happen, things I see or something that's said brings her to mind. I have some lovely cards she sent to me, the one in my post was posted as she set off on holiday to tell me how she was going to miss me and the family while she was away. She was such a loving and thoughtful person.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-43125206181209260942014-07-28T11:34:14.307+01:002014-07-28T11:34:14.307+01:00I'm so sorry for your loss, Jo. I'm sure ...I'm so sorry for your loss, Jo. I'm sure you must think of your sister every day and you've been through very difficult times with your own health when you children were quite small. The newspaper photo of your sister and the postcards she sent will be treasured I know. Thank you for sharing these poignant memories. Your post is a lovely tribute to your sister.<br /><br /> Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-55290624495312394522014-07-28T09:55:20.101+01:002014-07-28T09:55:20.101+01:00It's still very hard, even after all these yea...It's still very hard, even after all these years. She was a fabulous sister as well as my best friend.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-62130975627472452202014-07-27T22:08:54.623+01:002014-07-27T22:08:54.623+01:00A wonderful post, Jo. Hugs to you from me. :o)A wonderful post, Jo. Hugs to you from me. :o)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14828411667195281985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-63397793365763759152014-07-27T20:02:25.333+01:002014-07-27T20:02:25.333+01:00It's extremely hard to lose someone so close, ...It's extremely hard to lose someone so close, I don't think I'll ever get over it. I had Bowel Cancer, I had surgery and chemotherapy and luckily, I beat it. I haven't had any problems since. I was one of the lucky ones, unfortunately, not all of us are, but there are many success stories. When I was having chemo, the children's treatment room was right next to the waiting room. It certainly put my illness in context when I saw such young children going through everything they did. Very humbling.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-73114998646313247962014-07-27T19:57:00.336+01:002014-07-27T19:57:00.336+01:00Hi Jo, I don't think you could of made a bett...Hi Jo, I don't think you could of made a better tribute to your sister than this post. It's very hard isn't it to loose someone so close. I had known from your older posts that you had been ill at some point I hadn't realised it was cancer. I work within a children's cancer unit and when I'm having a bad day I just take a stroll through the ward and see how those youngsters and their parents are coping (mainly with a lot of humor and optimism) and then I realise my day isn't quite so bad after all. Lazy Days & Sundayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00981937294479619947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-74755392932077745392014-07-27T19:28:24.072+01:002014-07-27T19:28:24.072+01:00I think you have to grasp life with both hands, it...I think you have to grasp life with both hands, it really does bring it home to you when you've lost someone close or have been through a serious illness yourself.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-87699286768043941252014-07-27T19:02:31.561+01:002014-07-27T19:02:31.561+01:00What a wonderful tribute to your sister. Your joie...What a wonderful tribute to your sister. Your joie de vivre shines through.<br />Love from Mum<br />xxMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08442767679857541996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-65528760855780429172014-07-27T18:45:20.245+01:002014-07-27T18:45:20.245+01:00It was very hard watching her go through it all, I...It was very hard watching her go through it all, I made the decision as soon as I got my diagnosis that I'd try to be as upbeat as I could and I'm sure it helped. I just wish she could have enjoyed her last couple of years.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-85228044843203917112014-07-27T18:21:56.026+01:002014-07-27T18:21:56.026+01:00Thank you for sharing your sister and your memorie...Thank you for sharing your sister and your memories with us. I am so glad that you have your positive cheery happy outlook, and that you are here with us. It is sad that you lost your sister and that she was struggled so with her illness. How wonderful that she lives on in your heart and memories and in your childrens as well. xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-74744210042647619392014-07-27T15:58:39.902+01:002014-07-27T15:58:39.902+01:00My sister and I were very close so it was extremel...My sister and I were very close so it was extremely hard when she died, but her memory lives on and she'll always be remembered.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-36785300255598269662014-07-27T15:56:35.318+01:002014-07-27T15:56:35.318+01:00It seems that we've had one thing after anothe...It seems that we've had one thing after another since my sister's diagnosis, such worrying times. Family is very important to me so it's nice, as you say, to keep up with family stories and having some lovely photos is great too.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-89183694105476893892014-07-27T15:06:11.177+01:002014-07-27T15:06:11.177+01:00What a lovely, heartfelt post. Flighty xxWhat a lovely, heartfelt post. Flighty xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-47839237990202118102014-07-27T13:42:59.758+01:002014-07-27T13:42:59.758+01:00A beautiful tribute to your sister, that must have...A beautiful tribute to your sister, that must have been a very difficult and worrying time for your family. It's lovely keeping up with the family stories, we are always adding anecdotes and references to our stories. Lovely to have a treasured picture too xcxChrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13613570629230619992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-85786249747432449152014-07-27T09:23:26.897+01:002014-07-27T09:23:26.897+01:00I remember the cutting being in a box of photograp...I remember the cutting being in a box of photographs at my mum and dad's, I nabbed it even before my sister died as I thought it was so lovely.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-64986128249729555452014-07-27T09:21:38.606+01:002014-07-27T09:21:38.606+01:00It's amazing how the little cutting has lasted...It's amazing how the little cutting has lasted all these years. My sister loved her cats, she had four, Felix, Katy, Jess and Charlie.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-55431450208332354382014-07-27T09:19:51.382+01:002014-07-27T09:19:51.382+01:00It's amazing how so alike my sister and Eleano...It's amazing how so alike my sister and Eleanor are, yet Eleanor was less than a year old when she died so it can't be learnt behaviour, I find it really interesting how even her mannerisms are so like my sister's.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-41078713955765251822014-07-27T09:17:35.528+01:002014-07-27T09:17:35.528+01:00I was very lucky having such a great relationship ...I was very lucky having such a great relationship with my sister for thirty years, as you say, some people don't have that. How sad that your children never met Malc's dad and that your dad died when Cal was so young, I think it's important to tell them all about them and keep their memory alive.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-14955711414987008402014-07-27T09:14:09.859+01:002014-07-27T09:14:09.859+01:00It's been quite a turbulent time for the famil...It's been quite a turbulent time for the family ever since my sister's diagnosis with one thing or another, I don't think things have settled down since at all.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com