Cheer for P

[Madame Buttonfly]

A short tribute to my Mum, Brenda Woodward, born 3/3/33, died 25/11/2020 (poignantly, 70 years to the day she married our dear and long-departed Dad).

It may seem strange to post in the Cheer for P thread, but whilst this is sad news we are grateful that she left us with so many happy memories.  She was a caring, eccentric, generous Mum who filled our lives with love and fun and created a close and loving family, for which I am so grateful.

Paul, her partner of 30 years, her four daughters (Lisa, me, Sara and Rachel), her son (Mark), her grandchildren and great-grandchildren will miss her enormously.

Most of you reading this will know that my brother Mark is in hospital too, very ill with Covid pneumonia.  So, whilst we mourn Mum, all our hopes and prayers are for his recovery.

[neph93]

@Madame Buttonfly

Heartbreaking, but what a lovely remembrance. My sincere condolences for your loss Paula.

I wish Mark a speedy recovery.

[louisbosco]

@Madame Buttonfly

my sincere condolences for your loss and keeping your brother in my prayers for a speedy recovery. May I also say that I absolutely love your mum's DOB.

[Madame Buttonfly]

Thanks @neph93 and thanks @louisbosco - and yes, great DOB, I had to mention it!

[Eisenherz]

people only die when you stop thinking about them.

My sincere condolences for your loss, Paula.

[Appfaff]

My sincerest condolences Paula - it’s never easy, but what wonderful memories she blessed you with.

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[goosehd]

Laura and I send our deepest condolences and wish your brother the best.  You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

[chbronsonx]

My sincere condolences for your loss…sad.
And all the best to your brother , hope he'll recover fast.

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[Jett129]

Bonnie and I send heartfelt condolences as well.

[Seul]

Shit… I thought your mum was doing better...  Hang in there Paula... And Mark...

[BD81]

My Condolences, Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family 

Sounds like she was a wonderful woman.

[ROman]

Our condolences go out to you Paula, a beautiful tribute you wrote about a wonderful mum. Prayers also for your brother Mark. Much love, Sam

[scooter]

My condolences, Paula. With all of the memories of which you speak, your Mum will certainly live on, in your heart, and in your mind.

[hajduk]

All our condolences dear Paula. From me, Ulla and Kajla.

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[sabergirl]

I’m so sorry for your loss, Paula. Much love from us, and I will continue to hold your brother in my thoughts.

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[Kasi]

@Madame Buttonfly

My Condolences.. thinking of you..

Remind me again how I had to deal with, I know the pain.
Stay strong stay positive

Lots of love.

Mo

[steelworker]

Our condolences Paula, and best wishes for your brothers recovery.

[J-IV]

My sincerest thoughts and prayers to you and yours, Paula.
Sending over some positive vibes and sunshine

[zhivago]

Sending love your way Paula, so very sorry for your loss

[Madame Buttonfly]

Thank you all very, very much for lovely words about Mum, she will of course live on in our heads and our hearts.

The news on my brother has become slightly more positive over the last 18 hours or so.  He's definitely not out of the woods yet, but they are managing him to take him off the CPAP mask occasionally and giving him oxygen through a high-flow nasal feed, back on the mask as soon as his blood oxygen level drops as he tires.  He's eaten a small amount for the first time in about 2 weeks.  Naturally, my sisters and I are obsessing about every tiny detail, and it was really great to get some good news.

Much love to all x