RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted February 8, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2019 Hi Mal, It's good you are back among your RMWeb friends, like many others I'm also lost for words. It seems strange to send someone good wishes but I mean these in the sense that things are as good as they can be in the difficult circumstances. Thinking of you and your family and friends. 3 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted February 8, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2019 Hi Mal it nice to see you back posting take care Buddy we are Awl All there for you. Bob 4 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chrisf Posted February 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2019 Mal, I could not go jetting off down under without thanking you publicly for the help you have given me in our all too brief e-acquaintance. You nudged me towards counselling and I'm so glad you did, for I am both feeling and functioning better as a result. Whatever else happens I will never forget this act of kindness. God speed Chris 11 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lurker Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Mal, sorry to read that the second opinion concurred with the first. There's not a lot else that I can say except that we're here for you 6 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalie Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) Hi Mal Just wanted to add my voice to what everyone else has written. You clearly have a lot of friends on here who care deeply for you. I am a lurker on ER and don’t often post but felt moved by your fortitude. Above all you seem to be a staggeringly brave and above all dignified man. Your courage is quite simply stunning and awe inspiring. I doubt that I would be if I were facing similar. I don’t know what else to say really as I know there is nothing that I can do or say to provide you with real comfort. You and your family remain continually in all of our collective thoughts. Hugs Natalie xx Edited February 9, 2019 by Natalie 7 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Purley Oaks Posted February 12, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2019 Just checking in to say that Gabe's about to give me a jacuzzi bath in the hospice - never knew they had one, but it should be a whole lot better than a bed bath. It's quite an amazing place here, very calm and restful but also cheerful. Speaking of which, one of the indignities is suppositories which I've decided to rename Deep Joy (thanks to Stanley Unwin). The jacuzzi bath is fantastic, just out and resting on the bed now. Things still surreal, feeling like an actor speaking some of these words, still shocked but with a quiet acceptance and getting on with quality things apart from the admin! RMWeb is a great place to be - sure I've done no modelling whatsoever since I've been here, but I have bought a lot of stuff for the layout in my new house, so there'll be some auction bargains somewhere sometime. Will pop in again soon. My real life name is Malcolm Stewart, btw. Take it easy Mal 6 38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Gwiwer Posted February 12, 2019 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2019 Absolutely delighted to hear from you Mal. Your sense of humour does you great credit as does Gabe. To be able to give us a laugh, as well perhaps as laughing along with us, is absolutely in the spirit of Jock who we named this place after. I sincerely hope you can manage more such comments. Keeping spirits up is not easy. You are a light and inspiration to others around you and to those yet to visit this place. My prayers and offer of support and friendship are with you both. 4 17 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Mal You amaze me. All good wishes to you and Gabe. 2 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted February 12, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 12, 2019 Great to hear from you Mal and that the sense of humour is still strong. Beth found a cure for constipation when two of us were chopping a tree down and a large branch came down of it's own accord and a stray branch banged on the roof above the smallest room that she was occupying. She said it was a lot quicker acting than Movicol. All the best Jamie 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Every now and then, (not often these days I must admit), you meet or hear of someone who really inspires and gives inspiration to others, well for me, at this moment in time, it's Mal. You and Gabe really are gems. Andy. 4 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Mal, I have no words, but here's an old joke: Lady from Kelvinside visits friend in Morningside. Kelvinside-lady: "Our rates are terrible. Do you have big rates too?" Morningside-lady: "Oh no. We don't have rates in Morningside . A few small maice perhaps, but nae rates." Andy 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PeterBB Posted February 12, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2019 Mal, Such humour just shows your strength of character and your description of the hospice brings back both sad and positive memories ... Dad's last weeks were extremely happy for him and the care was superb. In our prayers for you and Gabe. Peter 10 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted February 13, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 13, 2019 Mal Our positive thoughts are with you and Gabe. Baz and her indoors 3 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Good Morning Mal, I have nothing to say that hasn't already been said - but rest assured, you are in my thoughts and prayers. 5 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 13, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 13, 2019 Mal. Your grace and humour is outstanding at this difficult time. There is little else to add to those comments above. You, Gabe and family are in my thoughts Mick 6 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post geoffers Posted February 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 16, 2019 Phew I am back on RMWeb. Went into hospital on Thursday 31st January and had bladder, prostate et. al. removed on 1st February. Slow recovery due to bowels going to sleep. Slowly improved and got back home last Thursday evening. So 14 days in hospital. Have lost 18lbs in the process of having tubes out of virtually every orifice. no food for 11 days. Boy did food taste nice when resumed. Hurrah back home. RMWeb was down during hospital and only just managed to get back on. Hurrah. Love to all. 2 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted February 16, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 16, 2019 Positive news Geoff. Very pleased to hear it. What is the long-term outlook? It’s one thing getting out of hospital but the long-term recovery can also be a bumpy ride. Best wishes. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post geoffers Posted February 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 16, 2019 Positive outlook at the moment. Next appointment in four weeks when, no doubt, more info will be forthcoming and the journey planned out. Am suffering from neuralgia/sciatica at the moment due, I believe, to pressure sores caused by lying in a hospital bed for 14 days. It is not so easy to move around the bed when sprouting a multitude of tubes. 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purley Oaks Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Thinking of you, Geoff, you've been through a tough one. My hospice bed had air mattresses pumping 24/7 to stop pressure sores so I'm sorry to read that a possibly preventable condition has happened. Sounds like you've reached your BMI weight, though! Very best wishes to you, hope you're up and running a wee bit more now, a fortnight on. Mal 1 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Purley Oaks Posted February 28, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2019 Hi everyone Unable to log on from the hospice for a while, apologies. Arrived home this afternoon, which is a wonderful place to be. And it's our new home! Gabe managed the move with help from many wonderful friends and family last Friday. Course nothing was signed until the previous Monday - the clown holding it up for our buyers was an architect moaning about a fifty-quid lavatory extractor fan. FF and S. Not only that she dealt with all of the other extraneous stuff that goes with moving house too (apart from Virgin who insisted I call from the hospice!) so I figure that qualifies her for dealing with anything anywhere on the planet; she is truly awesome (not that I'm totally indispensable, of course). Back later when I've recovered from the excitement! Mal 5 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted February 28, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 28, 2019 Great to hear from you Mal. 17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Missed hearing from you, Mal. Thanks for the update. Glad you're in your new home! Andy 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted February 28, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 28, 2019 Mal. You and Gabe have been foremost in our thoughts and prayers. Not only is it most gratifying to hear from you but the more so when you generously offer support to others at this time in your own lives. We are delighted to hear that the move has gone ahead a d that you are able to be a part of the new home. Please accept our continuing best wishes. Rick & Sharon 1 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted February 28, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 28, 2019 Mal, it's great to hear from you and also to see you offering support to others. We are very glad that you are now in your new home with Gabe and no doubt the rest of the family. Our thoughts and prayers have been and will be with you all. Jamie 1 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted February 28, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 28, 2019 Mal, I‘m kind of at loss for words, and I particularly do not want to sound maudlin or otherwise downcast... The best thing I can muster right now is, hats off to you and Gabe, and I shall continue to send you both my thoughts and best wishes for whatever will come. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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