Holding on to a thread – when Covid 19 calls

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- December 11, 2020 at 6:33 pm #465546
  Joanne Van Praag
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  I have been very quiet to say the least in the past few weeks – my family have been tested beyond comprehension with the sudden demise of my Husbands parents. A wonderful, funny, intelligent couple of Eddie 95 and Val 93 married for 73 years who, when not exactly a surprise, health starts to deteriorate. Eddie became ill and when taken into hospital was diagnosed with a terminal cancer. Our priority was to make him comfortable till the inevitable. After several incidents of stubborn old folk not doing what they are told he was taken once again into hospital. Followed surprisingly by his lovely wife (whom I adore). When she was due to come home the ward was infected with covid and she caught this terrible virus. She is fighting hard but who knows at her age. To top it all today we find out that Eddie (who is in a different hospital), his ward is also infected with covid and we await to find out if he has caught it. This photo is of my daughter with her wonderful Grandma who she may never see again as my Lottie lives in the USA. Even at their advanced age we never thought that this virus would take them away from us without being able to hold their hand, tell them that we love them and say goodbye. I will once again start posting once this awful and frightening time has passed.
- December 11, 2020 at 10:46 pm #465568
  Robert Apple
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  My thoughts are with you @vanpraag.
- December 11, 2020 at 11:58 pm #465570
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  Such sad news! Our prayers are with them Joanne! 🙏
- December 12, 2020 at 9:34 am #465586
  Patrick
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  Hi Joanne , So sorry to read your post and the situation you guys are dealing with.
  
  All our Thoughts and best wishes go out to you and your family ..Thank you so much for letting us know and please take all the time you need .. Take good care in the meantime fingers crossed for you guys.
- December 12, 2020 at 12:32 pm #465606
  Rob Eyers
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  This is truly troubling news Joanne. Here’s hoping that your mother and father in-law will prevail. Take care.
- December 12, 2020 at 12:53 pm #465615
  Dahlia Ambrose
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  Hi Joanne, sorry to hear this. Take care and big hugs x
- December 12, 2020 at 3:30 pm #465631
  Tersha
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  Hello Joanne, so sorry to hear your very sad news. Love and best wishes to you all.
- December 12, 2020 at 7:46 pm #465650
  Graham Hart
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  So sorry to hear of your sad situation Joanne. Devastating for all involved, so my heartfelt wishes for the best possible outcome. I’m sure the whole LS community send their hopes of recovery to you and your family.
- December 13, 2020 at 1:46 pm #465721
  Federico Alegria
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  Hi Joanne, thanks for sharing such a deep moment with us, I’m really sorry to read this, all the best wishes for you.
- December 14, 2020 at 6:33 am #465779
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  Hello Joanne, that’s such a tough situation. Best wishes to your family!
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