15 years on (continued)

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Posted 07 Aug 2014 at 11:46

Karen Barry

so relieved to hear your news I pop in just to hear how this good man is still batteling away my heart goes out to you both.

Best Wishes to you both

Carol

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Posted 07 Aug 2014 at 13:39

Sending love to you both,

Fiona. x

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Posted 07 Aug 2014 at 13:50

Great update Karen, that man surprises us all. Long may it continue!

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Posted 07 Aug 2014 at 17:34

As Paul says, long may it continue, Barry you are a genuine fighter, it's 4 months to Euston, your next milestone !!!!

Chris.

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Posted 07 Aug 2014 at 18:33

Phew!! Can breathe out now. Been holding my breath.

So pleased Barry seems to be feeling better.

Long may it continue. Best Wishes

We can't control the winds - but we can adjust our sails

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Posted 07 Aug 2014 at 19:50

Haha go on Barry....thanks for letting us know Karen x

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Posted 07 Aug 2014 at 22:43

Well done son!

So happy to read this Karen, that's our boy xxx

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Posted 08 Aug 2014 at 02:13

Barry and Karen

God bless you both......thinking of you

Chris

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Posted 08 Aug 2014 at 14:41

He's a tough old sod and no mistake,sincere good wishes to you both.Diesel x

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Posted 08 Aug 2014 at 19:29

Wanting to see another ....."life is for living" post. Come on Barry!

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Posted 09 Aug 2014 at 01:34

I feel in my heart TG that your storms are also past and you are moving towards that phase of calm and peace. Hopefully, any pain is now well under control. My heart aches for you, for Karen and all the family but also selfishly for myself. You told Ben 'May your days be filled with sunshine' - Karen is your sunshine and she reflects your light as you reflect hers. Shine bright my friend because you know I don't like the dark xxx

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." - Soren Kierkegaard

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"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 09 Aug 2014 at 09:14

Lynn

Perfectly expresses the feelings of many here. Karen and Barry remain in our hearts and thoughts at this difficult time.

I wish I could say more, but am unable to express my sentiments at the moment. All I can do is to pass on my dearest love to you both and hope that peace and love surround you my dear friends.

With love

Allison and John xxx

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Posted 09 Aug 2014 at 13:11

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

After terrible storms here in Leeds earlier this evening, it is now a very beautiful peaceful night. It reminded me of our old friend Ben's thread - do you remember? "The moon reflects a greater light not its own" - such a comforting thought and yet it was heartbreaking to read because we knew that he would not be with us for very much longer.

I feel in my heart TG that your storms are also past and you are moving towards that phase of calm and peace. Hopefully, any pain is now well under control. My heart aches for you, for Karen and all the family but also selfishly for myself. You told Ben 'May your days be filled with sunshine' - Karen is your sunshine and she reflects your light as you reflect hers. Shine bright my friend because you know I don't like the dark xxx

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." - Soren Kierkegaard

Thank you Lyn. Beautifully said

I haven't known you for long Barry but I think of you often and will you to fight off this last affliction.

I can't think of anything else to say that Lyn hasn't expressed so my usual heartfelt "Best Wishes" to both of you.

Sandra

We can't control the winds - but we can adjust our sails

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Posted 09 Aug 2014 at 13:40

Beautiful words Lyn. Bizarre as well as I laid in bed this morning I thought about Ben looking at the sun shining over the mountains

I so hope you are pain free this morning Barry x

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Posted 09 Aug 2014 at 18:26

Hello all, this is Karen. Barry has been in a very befuddled state and we are both very tired but thank you for your prayers and good wishes xx

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Posted 09 Aug 2014 at 18:43

Adding my love and thoughts to you both. xx

Fiona.

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Posted 09 Aug 2014 at 18:43

Thinking of you both, day in day out.

You're in out hearts, thoughts and prayers

Warm hugs from Lynn and George

xxx

B2PCa

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Posted 09 Aug 2014 at 20:57

I don't know you, but have read all your posts from the very beginning, and they have helped

me face up to the fact that my husband Pete has advanced prostate cancer, but that fighting

this "THING" is what you have always done, and we all will carry on the fight.

Our thoughts and love are with you and Karen all the time

Thank you for all you have given us.

Jenny Eckersley

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Posted 10 Aug 2014 at 16:21

Hello to all my lovely friends,

The time has come to let you know that this is, in all probability, my final e-mail as I feel the game is up. I have fought the good fight, and had 15 years of this. I wanted to go home from the hospice but accept I can no longer move around at all and much of the time I am no longer lucid. Karen remains with me and I have seen family today including Chris and Laura. James and Jacqui are coming tomorrow.

Thank you for your continuing support and I wish you all a strong fight that will see you through the coming years

Life is for living

Barry (alias Barrington)

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Posted 10 Aug 2014 at 17:05

What a wonderful, sad but typical email, Barry. We all know you are on your final journey and you have undertaken it with dignity, bravery, grit and humour. Whatever the next few days bring, I hope that you are in comfort, with your beloved Karen and your great family. You are an inspiration to us all. I wish Karen and family much strength during these difficult times.

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