Good news (and some continuing bad...)

[Archeress]

Hi All,

Good news is that I have a new job and it's within cycling distance. From January 6th, I'll be a validation agent for a car insurance broker based on Cribbs Causeway in Bristol. I'll be checking no claims dicounts, V5's and driving licences for new policies, sounds like it'll be quite varied with a combination of emails and phone calls thrown in.

Continuing bad news is my brother-in-law has been given 2-4 months before he'll pass away from his cancer. He has stopped his radiotherapy so that he might be able to eat something solid this Christmas, with the oriinal cancer being in the jaw, the radiotherapy makes his head and throat swell up and he can only have a liquid diet. It also makes him very tired. More unpleasant news is that without his income my sister won't be able to afford to stay in her home. On the brighter side, the MD at her work surprised her with £200 of vouchers and when she got home that evening some colleagues were outside her home with a huge hamper full of boys toys for Paul and treats for my Sister. The landord is also in the process of handing the house over to an agency and had told them the house was too filthy for the handover, so a gang of her friends and colleagues blitzed the house for her and Paul.

Archeress x

 

[biggs682]

not sure what to say

 

[Archeress]

not sure what to say

That is okay.

 

[Saluki]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time and we both hope that this Christmas manages to be full of whatever merriment you can muster.

So pleased for you about your new job, it sounds quite fun. Cycling distance too, what a bonus for you.

 

[fossyant]

Sounds like they have some good friends, colleagues and family.

 

[ScotiaLass]

I hope you all manage to make some lovely memories this Christmas x

 

[Biker Joe]

That is sad news indeed. My prayers go out to your, brother-in-law, sister and, of course, yourself.
I want that this Christmas will bring you all some happy memories.
I hope things work out for your sister during these difficult times.

Glad to hear about your new job. I hope it goes well.

 

[cosmicbike]

Hi @Archeress , I wish you all the best in the new job. For the sake of your family, please make this Christmas as merry as you can. I appreciate it's hard, I lost my Mum to cancer 3 years ago today and it was very difficult to be festive, but for the sake of my Dad, brothers and kids we tried our best to carry on as normal. I wish you all the best.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Like others above, I don't know quite what to say.

Yay for the new job, I hope it'll be enjoyable and fruitful, but my sympathies for the rest. I hope you and your family can make the best of a difficult situation and that you can make your brother-in-law's remaining time count.

 

[Kies]

Puts my silly little worries into context. Enjoy the times you have with him and stay strong. Good luck with a new job, and family sadness - life really is a contradiction.

 

[Sara_H]

Sorry to hear life is so tough for your sister and family. Thank goodness they've got such good family and friends around.

Best wishes to you all.

 

[uphillstruggler]

With all sincerity, I hope it's the best Xmas dinner ever.

Best of luck with your new job, are there any bike shops at cribbs?

 

[Dangermouse]

So sorry to hear the news, its hard to express feelings for someone we don't know, even harder trying to think of what you and your family are going through, I hope he has a wonderful Xmas.

Thinking of you all at this sad time.

 

[Archeress]

are there any bike shops at cribbs?

Afraid not... one of my favourites is Hargreaves over in Swindon. The only drawback with them is the car dealership next door which occupies all the parking, even the spaces alloted to the cycle shop. X

 

[Col5632]

So sorry to hear your sad news, at least you have some good news also, can't imagine what that must be like especially over the festive period