tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6198754766315463894.post6366880453397007781..comments2023-05-13T16:24:36.916+01:00Comments on A monkey on his back: #Corrie #righttodie Deirdrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12192664244507198931noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6198754766315463894.post-45264099331222675402014-02-13T18:23:08.911+00:002014-02-13T18:23:08.911+00:00Oh Helen, I am so sorry to hear about Colin's ...Oh Helen, I am so sorry to hear about Colin's death. You have all my deepest sympathies. Thank you for following my blog, I am grateful for your support and proud to count you amongst my friends. xxDeirdrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12192664244507198931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6198754766315463894.post-60024262644558820982014-01-23T23:04:41.287+00:002014-01-23T23:04:41.287+00:00Hi Deirdre - a very belated Happy New Year to you ...Hi Deirdre - a very belated Happy New Year to you & Roch.<br /><br />Today is the first day I have been able to catch up with your posts for some time. I have always found them thought provoking, especially when the role of the carer is so often overlooked. It's a comfort to know there is someone else out there with the same thoughts and feelings about what can be a very lonely experience.<br /><br />I'm very sorry to report that Colin sadly passed away on 11 January. Although he had spent some time in the hospice before Christmas, he was at home at the end just as he wanted. It was very peaceful - in his sleep - for which I take some comfort. <br /><br />We too had been following the Hayley & Roy storyline however in the last few weeks Colin couldn't watch and would often want to fast forward these bits. Although I have some issues with Hayley's care at the end, the writers captured Roy's emotions perfectly. I have yet to steel myself to watch this week's episodes but they have certainly raised a much needed debate on the subject.<br /><br />I will.continue to follow your blog and wish you much strength and love as your journey continues. Thank you again for voicing all those thoughts that, at the beginning, I was too afraid to share in case I was the only one feeling them. <br /><br />Helen xx Helennoreply@blogger.com