Good & Bad news

[Oma]

Within the last hour we have had lovely news and awful news.

First we had a phone call to say Brian's Niece gave birth to a Boy 20 mins ago .
Then straight after a phone call to say one of his oldest friends has only a couple of weeks to live with Liver, Bowel and spleen cancer and its rapidly spreading around his body
life is a strange thing isn't it

[Gemini]

Such happy and sad news Oma. Welcome to the baby, and I am very sorry to hear about B's friend

Not much good news around my DD2 atm either. Her friends daughter was at Manchester arena yesterday, and now one of DDs other close friends is in hospital as her waters have broken at 32 weeks. She is expecting IVF twins. Really hoping all goes OK, I think they have a good chance at 32 weeks.

[Oma]

Oh they do Gem these days 32 weeks isn't as dangerous as it used to be , I do hope everything turns out good for them xxx

[Nana]

Congrats on the baby Oma. Sorry to hear about Brian's friend. What a mix up of emotions. Gem sorry to hear about your DD's worries. My GS2 was an IVF baby & was born 7wks early. He's now a very sturdy nearly 3yr old. Remember Qwerty's twin GC too... miracles do happen.

[Nanto2girls]

Oh bittersweet Oma. lovely news about the new baby,
So sorry to hear about Bs friend.

Gem, 32 weeks isn't as bad as it used to be. As Nana say, remember Qwerty's twins.

[Daisy]

Oma - a new baby is always cause for rejoicing - congratulations to you all. But so sad to hear about B's friend. I hope he is getting good palliative care, poor chap.

Gem - Sending love and best wishes for your DD's friend's twins. As other have said, look at Qwerty's amazing twins. xx

[Oma]

Hes lived in Germany for many many years now , another of Brian's friends has already gone over to be with him and his wife , He rang last night and said it wasn't good . A few others are flying over to see him in a few days (all Army men ) they stick together these lot , every time Brian has been in hospital they have come to visit , sad times for his family but he's not in pain they keeping him comfy thankfully .

[Plantaholic]

Very sad to watch a friend dying, his friends watched out for each other when they were in the forces and support when needed in times of pain.

[Gemini]

I'm glad he's not in pain. Lovely friends who support each other to the end xx

[Clover]

What sad news about B's friend. So lovely he and his wife have the support of such good friends. I pray the end will be as peaceful for him as possible.

The news about the baby is wonderful.

[Qwerty]

Congratulations and condolences Oma as they say when one leaves this world another enters you must have very mixed emotions will give you a hug when I see you xx

[Mimi]

Oma I have just caught up with this, so sorry to hear about B's friend . OH heard today that our dear neighbour has had all his family around him as he has throat cancer . Sad to say the Drs don't think he has long to live. It wasn't diagnosed until a few weeks ago and there isn't anything that can be done for him.

On a lighter note, it's wonderful news about the baby . Congratulations all round

[Libra Gran]

Bittersweet news Oma, great about the new baby. But incredibly sad for Brians comrade, at least he isn't sufferering as they have his pain under control. Funny old world thats a fact.