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Sunday 4 January 2015

Shaun lost his battle

Just to let you all know that Shaun lost his battle this afternoon - in the end the infection got him and he had multiple organ failure. He fought so hard and all the staff worked so hard with him. They gave us an extra 4 months with him and for that we are very grateful. Thankyou for your kind words and support - please forgive me if I'm not around for a while - I need a little time.

Big hugs

Rachel xx

54 comments:

  1. Oh Rachel no words I say will make your pain less. My heart goes out to you and the girls, Also To you and Shaun's family's. Let your grieve out do not try to be brave. We will all be here for when you are ready to come back to crafting and showing us more of your wonderful works. ((((((Hugs)))))) hazel xxx

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  2. Ohh Rachel, I am so sorry, you and the girls are in my thoughts and prayers. Deepest sympathy. Marlene

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  3. Hello dear Rachel. I am so sorry to hear your devastating news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. You have all been so brave over the last 4 months. Take care my friend. Much love to you all. xxxxx

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  4. Oh Rachel how sad love. RIP Shaun. Sending you my condolences loads of love and hugs. xx Jan

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  5. Dear Rachel
    I felt such a shock when I read those words. Words that you have been so brave to share with us at this moment. Shaun displayed the most incredible courage those past months as have you and your beautiful girls. I believe anyone who reads this post will be feeling the same way as myself. That so many of us will never have met you but that doesn't lessen the sadness we will be feeling in our hearts as we read this news.
    Sending my deepest sympathies to you, your girls and to Shaun's family.
    Love Lynne x

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  6. My heart is so sad for you tonight Rachel.
    Shaun fought so hard and you both showed such great courage throughout. Love and Hugs to All the family. Rita xxxxx RIP Shaun x

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  7. Oh Rachel, how sad this news is. My deepest sympathy go out to you and your family.
    Big, big hugs to you all.
    Lorraine

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  8. Rachel I am so sorry to hear that Shaun has lost his battle. You have all been so brave. You the girls and Shaun's family are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy Ginny x

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  9. So sorry to hear this sad news Rachel, my sincere condolences to you and the girls and the rest of your families. Sending hugs, Cathy x

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  10. Oh Rachel so sorry to hear Shaun lost his fight which I really thought he was winning -my thoughts and sympathy to you and the girls and Shauns family too -you take care -
    Carol x

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  11. Oh Rachel, I'm so sad and sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you and the girls. Biggest hugs, Shona xx

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  12. My heart goes out to you Rachel, sad news after such a brave fight. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Hugs Carol x

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  13. Rachel I am so sorry for you and your girls, my heart goes out to you all x

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  14. So sorry to read this Rachel, my heart goes out to you, deepest sympathy to you and your girls xxx

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  15. Rachel I don't need to say what I'm feeling you already know hun...lots of huggles Sue xxx

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  16. So very very sorry Rachel. Nikki xx

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  17. Rachel, I'm so sorry to read this. Sending prayers to you and your family.

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  18. Oh Rachel I am so, so sorry to read that your lovely Shaun has lost his battle. Thinking of you at this very sad time. Mo x

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  19. Oh huni I am so very, very sorry. I know there is nothing I can say but you know where I am when you are ready. Huge hugs for you and your lovely girls Karen xx

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  20. I am so sorry to hear your sad news. My thoughts are with you and you family. Hugs Mrs A.

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  21. oh Rachel....I am so sorry I will be thinking of you all .....xxxxx

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  22. So very, very sorry to hear your news. Although I haven't commented much (I'm not good at knowing what to say) I've been following his progress and hoping for a happy outcome for you all, and am full of admiration for the way you have kept crafting and blogging throughout it. Big hugs xxx

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  23. Oh Rachel, I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you and your family.
    Sending you big hugs.
    Sue xx

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  24. So sorry to read this sad news Rachel. My love and thoughts are with you all. Mags
    xx

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  25. So, so sorry Rachel.....thinking of you always. Sending much love to you all. R.I.P Shaun x

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  26. Oh Rachel, I shed a tear for you and I prayed so hard. I am sorry to have read this and I will have you and Shaun in my thoughts for a long time now....he was a real soldier you must remember that...in God's care....xxxx
    When you have time I would love your address if possible...
    aNNie xxx

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  27. Words fail me Rachel, my love and prayers to you and the girls.

    B x

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  28. I am so so sorry Rachel. No words just lots of love and thoughts for you and your girls. Susan xxx

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  29. Good morning Rachel,
    So, so sorry to hear Shaun has lost his mighty battle.
    Sending you and the girls some gentle (((((((hugs)))))))
    Loving thoughts are being sent you way.
    Patricia xxx

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  30. Hell Rachel,
    I am so lost for words just now and all my thoughts and prayers are going to you and the girls. So sorry to hear this.
    x catherine

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  31. I'm so sorry Rachel, my thoughts are with you and your family.
    luv
    Debby

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  32. I'm lost for words Rachel. My thoughts and prayers are with you, the girls and the rest of the family at this very sad time.

    Hugs
    Sue xx

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  33. This is one post that I had hoped I would never read Rachel, Shaun fought so hard to stay with you all and you were by his side every step of they way - you should be proud of him and yourself. I am so sorry that it has turned out this way, I can't imagine how you must be feeling but I know you have the strength to get through this. Please know that you and the girls are in my thoughts, take care of yourself and them and come back and let us know how you all are when you are ready.
    Pauline
    x

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  34. Oh Rachel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls right now.

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  35. So sad for you Rachel... and your gorgeous little Girls.... I really dont know what to say... You have been so brave and Srong throughout....
    Sending you lots of love.....
    Sylvie xx

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  36. Oh Rachel, my heart goes out to you and your beautiful girls. Shaun fought so hard and for so long, he and you were so very courageous. I feel so dreadfully sad and just want you to know that I am thinking of you and if you need anything at all please just ask....... your friend, Anne xxx

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  37. I'm so sorry Rachel, what sad news, my heart goes out you and your family. You have all been so brave supporting a very brave man in his fight for life. I hope you can find comfort with your little girls, how awful for them to loose their beloved dad so young. Sending you Big Hugs, I wish I could be there in person to offer them. with love Kate x

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  38. I am so sorry Rachel. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you come to terms with your sad loss. Love Di xxx

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  39. I'm so shocked to learn such sad news. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

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  40. Just wanted to pass by and offer my warmest thoughts to you and your girls xx GailT xx

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  41. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this time of loss.

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  42. I know that whatever i write the words are not enough but I want you to know you are in my thoughts, you have all fought so hard and been so brave and I am sending you all my love . x If there is anything however small I can do, let me know .xx thinking of you an the girls x

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  43. Hi Rachel, just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you. You are in my thoughts at this very sad time, if i can do anything to help please get it touch.
    x sam

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  44. I think we all know that what we say here cannot relieve you of the ain and sorrow you are going through right now! Please know that you and the girls are in my thoughts!! Sending love, hugs and strength during this very difficult time!

    Thought I should also just say that you may want to edit your give away post above as it may confuse people, - you obviously scheduled that one, and I would hate for people to leave comments re Shaun which are sadly no longer relevant now. xxxx

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  45. Hello Rachael

    This the first time visit to your blog, it was Patricia that mentioned you and your very sad loss, my thoughts are with you and your family & of course Shaun's. Take care.

    Tina XX

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  46. Hi Rachel, just to let you know how sorry I am to hear about Shaun. You have been so brave and my thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls. Take care hun.
    Love
    Linda xxxx

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  47. Hello Rachel
    Im a friend of Patricia and Hazel and have just read your sad news on Patricias blog. Just wanted to pass on my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
    With all good wishes.
    Ang x

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  48. Hi Rachel

    I'm so sorry to hear of Shaun's death. You and your girls and your wider family are in my prayers. With every blessing, Rosie x

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  49. Rachel, I am so sorry to hear this sad news, I have been absent from blogland for a week or two and only just read your post. I really don't know what to say except that my heart goes out to you and your girls and the rest of the extended family. I will remember you all in my prayers this evening and ask that you are given the strength to cope with the coming months as you go through the challenges that lie ahead. God Bless you all
    Dawn x

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  50. Rachel, So sorry to hear this sad news. Thinking of you at this very sad time. Hugs Sue x

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  51. OMGgoodness Rachel I have only just seen this. I am so sorry, he fought so bravely and you have been such a tower of support. Please take life easy at this dreadfully sad time. Sending you love and all my very best wishes, may he rest in peace xxxxxxxxxxx

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  52. I know I'm coming late to the news - and I know there's nothing anyone can say to take away the grief and pain. I can only say how very sorry I am to hear of Shaun's death; but also how amazed and impressed I am by your strength and honesty and openness.

    It's always been clear what Shaun meant to you and your daughters, and it sounds as though you heard at the funeral how much he was respected and loved by others outside of his immediate family circle. It is clear from the posts you've written since that you are providing such love and strength to your girls, and finding support from the wider family. And if the good wishes and love of the even wider family of blogland helps at all - it is all here. Thinking of you with love.
    Alison xx

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  53. Dear Rachel, with everything that has been going on here, I haven't kept up with many things and I am so sorry that I had missed this. I am so sorry to hear that Shaun passed away. I am so very sorry for you and the girls. I will keep you in my thoughts and I hope that the coming of spring might make it a little easier for you. Many hugs Anna-Karin

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