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  1. Southall wrote
    A few of you know that my family's been going through some tough times this year, including a shock cancer diagnosis for my wife at the start of the year. Well we found out recently that it appears to have all gone and - like many other people - while she'll be going for regular tests, for the moment she has been given the all clear. The relief is so monumental.

    Now, let's hope the other stuff reaches such a satisfying conclusion.


    I cannot begin to imagine what you must have gone through. All the best!
    Bach's music is vibrant and inspired.
  2. I wasn't aware that you were going through that (I think you mentioned you were going through some difficult stuff, but I didn't realize it was that serious). But that must be such an incredible relief now. Hope things continue to look up! smile
    • CommentAuthorTimmer
    • CommentTimeApr 24th 2018
    Southall wrote
    A few of you know that my family's been going through some tough times this year, including a shock cancer diagnosis for my wife at the start of the year. Well we found out recently that it appears to have all gone and - like many other people - while she'll be going for regular tests, for the moment she has been given the all clear. The relief is so monumental.

    Now, let's hope the other stuff reaches such a satisfying conclusion.


    I goddamn hope so James. This is the first I've heard of this. Can I ask what kind of cancer she had?
    On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt
  3. Southall wrote
    A few of you know that my family's been going through some tough times this year, including a shock cancer diagnosis for my wife at the start of the year. Well we found out recently that it appears to have all gone and - like many other people - while she'll be going for regular tests, for the moment she has been given the all clear. The relief is so monumental.

    Now, let's hope the other stuff reaches such a satisfying conclusion.

    Glad to hear of the good news James. I'd suspected that something was up from the occasional comments you have made on social media but never dreamed that it was something so serious. Best wishes to you all and here's hoping the remainder of the year brings further good news.
    The views expressed in this post are entirely my own and do not reflect the opinions of maintitles.net, or for that matter, anyone else. http://www.racksandtags.com/falkirkbairn
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      CommentAuthorSouthall
    • CommentTimeApr 26th 2018
    Timmer wrote
    I goddamn hope so James. This is the first I've heard of this. Can I ask what kind of cancer she had?


    Thanks Tim (and everyone). It was in her appendix, which I think is quite unusual. They took her appendix out and said in most cases it does not tend to spread from there but they thought it may have been in her stomach as well. After lots and lots of tests (and anxious waiting) they think it isn’t in her stomach after all. So hopefully all good now. Rather worryingly she has lost absolutely loads of weight over the last year or so, for no obvious reason, but they seem to think everything should be all right now.

    Now we can focus on our daughter who just isn’t developing properly (intellectually - she’s fine physically). Desperately hoping it’s just a case of her being slow (very slow) and she will catch up eventually, but it’s just not happening at the moment. Getting a bit fed up of hearing “oh my aunt’s friend’s grandson stared vacantly at his thumb till he was seven and now he’s a nuclear physicist” and variants on that. I know people mean well but it’s hard, it really is. She might have some form of autism, which of course can mean a very wide range of things, nobody really knows what’s wrong.
  4. I'm far from being a specialist for this but due to inclusion we "normal" teachers now have to concern ourselves with developmental disorders. May I ask how old your daughter is? Does the development of speech seem to be affected? Does she herself perceive her being different in comparison with other kids? As you know of course there is a wide spectrum of possible reasons for such disorders beyond autism.
    I don't mean to intrude or to attempt some half assed telediagnosis. Just answer if you fell like it. Stay strong!

    Volker
    Bach's music is vibrant and inspired.
  5. Wonderful news about your wife, James! I’m sorry about the worry you’re having about your daughter. I sincerely hope that everything will be okay.
  6. I can't even imagine how tough it must be to deal with that sort of stuff, James. Really hope things turn out well for you and your family. sad
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      CommentAuthorBregt
    • CommentTimeMay 3rd 2018 edited
    I moved! Finally! punk cheesy

    Our house is full of boxes and I can't wait to empty them and put the content our wobbly IKEA wardrobes we put together the past few days. cheesy
    Kazoo
  7. Nice one Bregt, must feel fantastic to finally be in after such a mammoth effort!
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      CommentAuthorThor
    • CommentTimeMay 3rd 2018
    Bregt wrote
    I moved! Finally! punk cheesy

    Our house is full of boxes and I can't wait to empty them and put the content our wobbly IKEA wardrobes we put together the past few days. cheesy


    Cool! Now only the "fun" stuff remains. smile
    I am extremely serious.
  8. Time for champaign then! Congrats!
    Bach's music is vibrant and inspired.
  9. That’s awesome, Bregt! Congratulations!
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      CommentAuthorThor
    • CommentTimeMay 4th 2018
    Captain Future wrote
    Time for champaign then! Congrats!


    champaign? A cross between champagne and campaign....a champagne campaign! wink
    I am extremely serious.
  10. Also a city in Illinois, I believe.
  11. biggrin dizzy
    Bach's music is vibrant and inspired.
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      CommentAuthorSouthall
    • CommentTimeMay 4th 2018
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      CommentAuthorLSH
    • CommentTimeAug 29th 2018 edited
    Today I moved to Norwich to start a degree course in Aviation Engineering with KLM and the University of East Anglia. Yes, I kept that quiet. But now I’m here.

    It was a decision I made at the last second after my (overly) dramatic downward spiral from grace this time last year but one that I hope will get me back on an auspicious start for the future.
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      CommentAuthorSteven
    • CommentTimeAug 29th 2018
    I had a similar epiphany and I'm now studying maths and physics. If there's any advice I can give after my first year, it's make sure you know the structure of the course, its learning outcomes and the assessments for each module well before you actually start.
    Seriously.
    Find as much as you can about the course before you actually start.

    Oh, and be a nerd and go to the library. It's your new home. beer
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      CommentAuthorSteven
    • CommentTimeAug 29th 2018
    Oh, and my girlfriend says go to the waffle house (she studied at UEA).
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      CommentAuthorLSH
    • CommentTimeAug 30th 2018
    Good advice! And thank your girlfriend for the tip!
    • CommentAuthorTimmer
    • CommentTimeAug 30th 2018
    Good luck Lee, the start of a new life.

    Say hello to Alan Partridge for me wink
    On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt
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      CommentAuthorLSH
    • CommentTimeAug 31st 2018 edited
    Timmer wrote
    Good luck Lee, the start of a new life.

    Say hello to Alan Partridge for me wink


    beer

    Having walked around, I - for one - am a massive proponent of the pedestrianisation of the city centre.
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      CommentAuthorThor
    • CommentTimeAug 31st 2018
    Good to hear that you've managed to turn your life around, Lee. I'm currently at the darkest and lowest place of my entire life due to various personal circumstances, so it's inspiring to hear your turnaround story.
    I am extremely serious.
  12. Hurray to the academic endeavours! Per aspera ad astra, and all.

    Thor, I hope, you'll find your own personal star of Eärendil that shines in dark places, when all other lights go out.

    V.
    Bach's music is vibrant and inspired.
    • CommentAuthorTimmer
    • CommentTimeAug 31st 2018
    I'm really sorry to hear that Thor. If you want to share please do, even if no one here can help in any way it's good to share and get things off your chest even if all you get in return is sympathy and understanding.

    And, obviously, everyone here would respect you if you want to keep things private.

    Either way you have my best wishes old* friend.

    *I think I can say that seeing as we go back as far as the early days of the FSM board wink
    On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt
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      CommentAuthorThor
    • CommentTimeSep 1st 2018
    Thanks, guys. I've been getting professional help for a while, which helps. But back to Lee:

    Lee -- have you always had a passion for airplanes, or was this some newfound interest?
    I am extremely serious.
  13. Captain Future wrote
    Thor, I hope, you'll find your own personal star of Eärendil that shines in dark places, when all other lights go out.

    As long as he doesn't have to fight a spider the size of an elephant to find it.
  14. Edmund Meinerts wrote
    Captain Future wrote
    Thor, I hope, you'll find your own personal star of Eärendil that shines in dark places, when all other lights go out.

    As long as he doesn't have to fight a spider the size of an elephant to find it.


    In a metaphorical sense he might have to.
    Bach's music is vibrant and inspired.
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      CommentAuthorLSH
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2018 edited
    Thor wrote
    Lee -- have you always had a passion for airplanes, or was this some newfound interest?


    I have, yes. From when I was very very young. The obvious career path for a young lad who loves planes is to become a pilot, obviously. When that passed I never really gave much thought to any other career within the industry. Until now.