Category Archives: terminal cancer

Eulogy to Deb: This is Ripley, Signing Off

Posted on August 30, 2015 by dolly61

The beautiful eulogy given by Beverly Edgington at Deb’s Funeral on 10 June, 2015, inspired by the words of remembrance of her friends, family and acquaintances, seems a fitting way to conclude the ‘Not Quite Ripley’ blog: Daughter, Sister, Aunty, … Continue reading →

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Deb’s Farewell

Posted on August 16, 2015 by dolly61

As spoken by me, Nic Cottham, at Deb’s funeral: I’m pulling up my Big Girl’s Pants, as Deb would say. I am also putting on my old lady’s spectacles. Deb used to say that I would need them too one day … Continue reading →

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A Celebration of Deb’s Life by Tiu

Posted on July 26, 2015 by dolly61

I would like to share with you here the beautiful words of remembrance of Tiu de Haan, the celebrant at Deb’s funeral which took place at Lytham Park Crematorium on Wednesday 10th June, 2015. I will also share the other … Continue reading →

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The Last Day and a Good Death

Posted on June 26, 2015 by dolly61

I’m Nic. I have been a close friend of Deb’s for fifteen years. For the last four, I have been one of the crew members on the Nostromo, if you will. I accompanied the protagonist as she lived with (don’t … Continue reading →

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A few wonderful hellos and a couple of sad goodbyes and I learn a new word for another symptom

Posted on April 5, 2015 by dolly61

I know, I know, I haven’t blogged for ages and the promise of every Sunday seems to have gone out of the window but from now on let’s just say I will blog when I have something I think is … Continue reading →

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Spring is in the air and our heroine purchases a Thermos flask …

Posted on March 15, 2015 by dolly61

A while ago I waved off a couple of special people who had turned up with a bunch of beautiful flowers, some Singapore noodles, loads of gossip and some tight as anything hugs. It was great.  I sometimes get so … Continue reading →

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Well it seemed like a good idea at the time …

Posted on March 11, 2015 by dolly61

A few long, long weeks ago I decided that I might as well give this fibre optic broadband a go.  A quick search showed that my service provider offered it in my area so I contacted them to asked for … Continue reading →

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A Bag for Life – A User’s Guide

Posted on January 25, 2015 by dolly61

This post is all about colostomies.  You have been warned. So – colostomies.  I’ll categorise the post so that those who have done a search might find something of interest and assistance from a veteran of  7 months.  Those of … Continue reading →

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“What the hell are we supposed to use, man? Harsh language?”

Posted on January 18, 2015 by dolly61

I can’t believe my last post on here was written in August 2014.  Blimey! I was in hospital, I was having trouble with my “miracle bowel” and getting used to life with a stoma and a colostomy.  Did the tea … Continue reading →

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“You still don’t understand what you’re dealing with do you?”

Posted on August 10, 2014 by dolly61

Oh and it was going so well. I got tired sometimes but I was eating well (really well she says thinking of steak and sweet potato mash and gammon and pineapple and scrambled egg ….hmm? Sorry I just went to … Continue reading →

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