Clear as day.

Dougie. You ain't no Hero you ain't no Messiah.

But bloody hell you're tough and certainly an inspiration. You have affected the thoughts of so many people here and others around them outside of this thread through your posts.

You certainly have made a mark and a difference that you might not have realised as yet.

Thanks.

 

 

This thread has given us space to air our own experience of going through it with close family and Friends.   The memories stay with us ..  

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Some amazing posts here...Dougie, although I,don’t know you in person, these past few days as I carry on with the ordinary, mundane things of life, my thoughts have been often turning to you and just wondering how you are, and whether you are able to read any of these posts...I just wanted to say a heart felt thank you for sharing your journey all the way through until almost the very end...May you find a sense of peace at the end of your life and know that you’ve lived life well and brought immense comfort and challenge and ultimately huge huge respect and admiration for your courage, honesty and fortitude..God Bless you, Dougie and thank you.

It's cloudy here today Dougie. It was damp this morning, even though the pressure was reasonably high. 

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Hey Dougie, it’s cold and miserable out there today. Much nicer here indoors in my pj’s. I hope you are comfortable where ever you are. Thinking of you xx

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I got very excited a moment ago Dougie; clicked into this thread and saw you'd posted again.

Then realised it was page 1 of the thread.

If you're having trouble posting, Dougie, can you ask one of the nurses to update us? 

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Anyone on the thread live near Guys hospital?.

Guys, it's been 4 days since Dougie last logged on.

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Dougie, if you're reading this thread, I just wanted to say that I & everyone else here are thinking of you at this time.

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Evening Dougie. It’s been a day of working and washing here and I’m happy to do such things because I’m able to do them.  I can’t complain when I know you’d give anything to just do something normal.  Perspective eh?

I don’t know if you are able to read this.  You said in your last post that your time was limited and you’re clearly not well enough to post but I sincerely hope you’re comfortable and not suffering.  We have no way of knowing and we may never know. That’s how it goes on forums and I knew that when I started this thread - forever the pragmatist!  Yes, as much as we’d like news from you, the most important thing is that you’re being looked after.  Whether you’re reading this or not, I’m sure you know how much your friends on TWO are thinking about you.  

Night Dougie  xx

 

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Yes, thank you Tony. I’ve been putting off asking that question but I think it’s right to ask it now. As Saint says, he hasn’t logged in for a few days. If he hasn’t logged in, he won’t be able to read our messages either as the forum arms isn’t public. 

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Would they give out information to non-family?

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Hi Dougie. Still thinking of you and hoping you are comfortable and being well-looked after. X

I don’t know but it’s worth a try. 

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Do you know his surname and ward?

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Just read all thread first time today . Thoughts and prayers with Dougie at this time.

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We know which day he was admitted and his date of birth.  That might be sufficient to get an update.

Unless someone wants to try I'll call them tomorrow and report back with any news.

 

In the meantime my thoughts are with you Dougie, if by any chance you manage to get on-line.

 

Peter

 

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Peter that would be great.

No Nick. I don’t know his surname or the ward he was admitted to, although he may have been moved.  

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His surname is Eades. That’s all I know. I really don’t know if they if they will give out that information but it’s worth a shot.

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Awwww I have Doug on Facebook, I’ve just looked up his page and there’s posts around 3 hours ago from friends. Seems he’s finally at rest. Sleep soundly Dougie xx

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Such sad news if that's the case. A brave, brave man.

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How desperately sad. I was hoping he'd have at least a few more days after his last post.

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Very sad news indeed, I was hoping he would be able to post again. RIP Dougie  xxx

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God bless you Dougie; an end to your pain. 

You've all talked about Dougie's steely resolve and his courage. I think part of that came from all of you- with limited family, you made sure he wasn't lonely at the end with all your posts and wishes. Thank you, especially Caz. I feel humbled.

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Oh no, that's awful news.  His cancer must have been more advanced than I/we feared for him to pass away within a week of being readmitted.

You put up a brave fight Dougie. RIP.

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