[DIANE W]

Janet its lovely that you both had that relationship, and it is such a comfort to know you did the right thing and was there for your Mum unconditionally.

I have just recently lost my Uncle (like my Dad really), i had taken care of him and my Aunt all my life, but more so in the last 20 years, i did everything for them.....not because i had to, but because i loved them and wanted to do it.

Now i am not saying it wasnt hard at times, long long nights in hospitals, constant visiting, shopping, cleaning, organising, washing....basically running 2 households. Now i am lost, it is going to take some time to get used to not having to worry if the phone rings anymore.

I am unwell too with a really bad cough and pleurisy..... so so painful, had x-ray and all clear, Dr just told me this morning it will take time, so thats me in bed resting.....thinking, thinking,thinking some more.

It is so very hard to lose the people we love - take care.