Ian, I see you dealing with your situation with intelligence and dignity. Somehow it’s quietly reassuring and I’m sure that makes it easier on those closest to you. Lucky for you I’m not close enough to visit ha ha. Auntie Claire
Thank you for being, as ever, so very clear and explicit. It's really, really helpful for those of us who love you and I'm sure also for anyone facing a similar experience.
Sending love, Ian. And that was funny and moving and chastening. Sending prayers too. They are lucky to have you to look after, and I am sure you are ray of funny, lovely, good, Christian light to them. Much love, Wendyx
Hi Ian, I dont think we ever met in Lancaster but I certainly knew of you. My mum lived on Sibsey Street, close to where you would have had the caravan. As a person of similar age, having 'lost' innumerable friends & family I so admire your grace in writing this. My brother (multiple myeloma) was similar. Clear minded and wanting honesty on what was to come.
Beautifully written, expressed and such a good attitude to mortality. Love you Ian, hope to be able to visit you soon. Dropping prayers for you at many churches in the Eternal City xxx
Hi Ian, delighted you're not at risk of imminent demise just yet, and that you're making yourself useful as "as a very interesting and worthwhile experimental subject". Apart from anything else, your experience makes me feel grateful that my own experience of Stage 4 prostate cancer is eminently better than yours, so far anyway. I feel I should jump on a motorcycle and visit you some time sooner rather than later. Here's hoping that your light keeps shining for a good while yet. Paul Blez in SW Lunnan Tahn
Still available for arse-wiping. Get your people to call my people xxx
Love you Ian xxxx
See you soon I hope, old friend x
Ian, I see you dealing with your situation with intelligence and dignity. Somehow it’s quietly reassuring and I’m sure that makes it easier on those closest to you. Lucky for you I’m not close enough to visit ha ha. Auntie Claire
Though much is taken, much abides.
See you soon. x
Thank you for being, as ever, so very clear and explicit. It's really, really helpful for those of us who love you and I'm sure also for anyone facing a similar experience.
Sending love, Ian. And that was funny and moving and chastening. Sending prayers too. They are lucky to have you to look after, and I am sure you are ray of funny, lovely, good, Christian light to them. Much love, Wendyx
Hi Ian, I dont think we ever met in Lancaster but I certainly knew of you. My mum lived on Sibsey Street, close to where you would have had the caravan. As a person of similar age, having 'lost' innumerable friends & family I so admire your grace in writing this. My brother (multiple myeloma) was similar. Clear minded and wanting honesty on what was to come.
Beautifully written, expressed and such a good attitude to mortality. Love you Ian, hope to be able to visit you soon. Dropping prayers for you at many churches in the Eternal City xxx
Hi Ian, delighted you're not at risk of imminent demise just yet, and that you're making yourself useful as "as a very interesting and worthwhile experimental subject". Apart from anything else, your experience makes me feel grateful that my own experience of Stage 4 prostate cancer is eminently better than yours, so far anyway. I feel I should jump on a motorcycle and visit you some time sooner rather than later. Here's hoping that your light keeps shining for a good while yet. Paul Blez in SW Lunnan Tahn