Not a good weekend...

[George Hincapie]

Just finished a 6 hour drive home from Northumberland. We have taken the boys up to see my Mum; we learned last week her cancer had returned. She has had an awful last two years. She had a huge last Spring, followed by chemo. She had a schizophrenic reaction and was then sectioned (so she only had 3 of 8 scheduled chemo sessions) for almost 6 months. She slowly improved, gained weight and was allowed home, albeit it with twice daily care visits.

She now has been diagnosed with cancer in four separate locations, liver, brain etc. Inoperable. Which is beside the point, she wouldn't survive another op. She is skeletal and breathing is laboured. Incredibly difficult to see her in this condition. But we managed to make her laugh this weekend, so I shall count that as a small success.

No pity sought. Just wanted a release that isn't my wife for a change.

[Daniel Quinn]

Sorry to hear that George. Puts the fact I am up at 2.30 with a poorly toddler in to perspective .

[Fretless]

A difficult journey, GH. Going all that way - and back - with such a heavy emotional burden.

At least you made her laugh.

Wishing you much strength in the coming time.

[antonio66]

Very sorry to hear this George, my thoughts are with you.

[terrybooth]

Thinking about you George. Keep strong.

[slinger]

No pity it is then, just good thoughts for you and yours.

[CycleCoach]

Hard to hear George. Wishing you all the best.

[_D_S_J_R_]

Same here. My thoughts are with you.

[Jonty2547]

Very sorry to hear that George, as said, keep strong sir.

[savvypaul]

Good that you're talking about it...and good that you're still making each other laugh.

My Dad had dementia. Towards the end, the only time he remembered anything very clearly was when I played him his old music tapes. Consequently we spent most early evenings singing Irish rebel songs as loud as we could manage.