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Showing posts with label MIL. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MIL. Show all posts

Monday, 12 October 2009

Of Cabbages and Kings


With apologies to Lewis Caroll...

"The time has come," the Walrus said,
"To talk of many things:
Of shoes, and ships, and sealing-wax,
Of cabbages, and kings..."
"And pens," said Sam. "Don't forget the pens."

loosely based on The Walrus and The Carpenter by Lewis Carroll
(from Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There, 1872)

I feel the time has come to attempt to draw a line under the sad events of the last couple of months, and in so doing I'd like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks to all of Future; Nostalgic's readers who have emailed, commented or Tweeted kind thoughts and condolences during this difficult time, you've been brilliant and I appreciate your support more than I can tell you.

It remains my intention to blog about MIL's army career during WW2, and the nice people at UK Army Records have confirmed they have a file relating to that period, though it is likely to be six to eight months before I can get my hands on a copy.

Thanks again folks, normal service will be resumed as soon as possible.



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Friday, 11 September 2009

A Sad Loss



It is with much sadness that I have to report we lost my wonderful Mother in Law on Moday 7th September. She passed away peacefully in hospital at 9.05am GMT and we miss her terribly. Thankfully MIL's passing was very peaceful and she wasn't suffering or in pain. My wonderful wife was with her when she passed and MIL was awake and aware until about five minutes before the end.

MIL was an absolutely fantastic lady, fiercely independent and with a heart of gold. I do intend telling her story once things get back to normal.

MIL had been in hospital for a few weeks and she was amazed to discover she had an international fan club, it really made her smile. Thanks to all Future; Nostalgic's readers and Twitter followers who got in touch to offer MIL kind thoughts and support, we really do appreciate it.



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