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Hi Elaine,

I was just wondering how you are...

Cathy

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Hi all,

Hope you are all well. I'm very sorry to inform you that my Mom (Elaine) passed away last Thursday (2nd April) after having been admitted to hospital on the Wednesday night with breathing problems.

It was a terrible shock for us all as although we knew she was very poorly we didn't expect to be losing her so soon.

She had sadly been suffering terrible pain over the last few weeks.

Despite spending the week leading up to the wedding in hospital she and Paul had a wonderful wedding on Sat 28th March and Mom looked stunning. She did extremely well and thoroughly enjoyed her big day. A few of the nurses and a doctor had suggested she marry in the hospital but Moms determination and drive saw to that and she had the wedding she wanted at the venue booked in Cannock. The turn out was fantastic and everyone had a great time!

In true Mom (Elaine) style she had a good boogie and was one of the last to go to bed for a much needed kip.

She is deeply missed by all who knew her but we cherish the wonderful memories we have and take some small comfort by the fact she is at peace and no longer in pain.

I will post some pictures as she asked me to.

All the best
Nik x x

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dearest nik
i am so sorry to hear of elaine passing away,i am pleased she made it for the wedding that she so dearly was looking forward to.i too am glad she is at peace and out of pain.my deepest sympathy to you and your family.with much love shirl xxx

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Dear Nik, so sorry to hear about your mum but how nice she had such a wonderful day on her Wedding.I cannot find the right words to say but my thoughts are with you and your family.

Take care,bug hugs, Sammy x

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sorry that should have said BIG Hugs x

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Hello Nik, what a wonderful daughter you are .We are so sorry to hear this unexpected news .We were all looking forward to hearing about the wedding day and so pleased she had a wonderful day just exactly the way she planned .

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this sad time Nik.

All our love ,

Bell and Paul.xx

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Hello Nik
When I log on in the mornings, I start at the top of the board and work my way down and that's why I have posted on the photo album before reading that your Mum has passed.
How sad for you all, but how lovely that you were all able to share in her special day. When I looked at the photos of Elaine and Paul dancing I thought how choked up the guests must have felt knowing their time to together would be short. Whoever would have imagined it would be just days.
Our love to you and yours on the loss of an (obviously) very determined and loving mother and wife.
Deborah and Trevor

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Hi everybody

This is Paul, Elaines new husband, have been reading your kind messages. Elaine has often talked about you all and has gained great plesure from talking to you on this site, so i thought i'd just say hello and thank you.

The wedding went to plan and Elaine really enjoyed herself and so did i.

Elaine was a truely amazing lady and i was a very lucky man to have known her and we have shared many happy times together.

I would like to keep in touch with you all and follow your stories.

Take care and wishing you all the best.

Paul x

Link: Elaine's Wedding pictures

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Hello Paul
How lovely that you have taken the time to post. It comes across in both your own and Nik's posts that Elaine's needs and dreams have been your focus and while you are left to deal with her absence, she at least passed having fulfilled her dreams.
Obviously a truly amazing woman was surrounded by pretty special family and friends.
You take care and be sure to post away any time you feel the need or inclination.
Love from Down Under
Deborah and Trevor

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As Trev does, I start at the top and work my way down the forums (fora?) list. Loved the pix, particularly the first one with Elaine's gorgeous dress and the happiness of the newlyweds. One of the close-up pix showed a very tired-looking but still happy bride. And then I came to this thread.....

Ohhhhh. The last thing I expected. Just punch me in the stomach. Oh gawd, oh gawd, oh gawd.

Paul and Nik - what wonderful people you are. To think that you took the time out to post here when you've got so much sorrow in your hearts is a wonderful tribute to her spirit and your love.

My deepest condolences. Thank you for giving some joy to her final days.

Mimi

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Sometimes the news on this forum is just too overwhelming to digest.Words seem inadequate in the face of so much sadness and i struggle to know what to say.A wedding and a funeral so close together......

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Dear Nik and Paul,

I am so, so sorry to hear your news. Nik, I had tried to start writing you a PM twice yesterday, because I feared something had happened to Elaine, but I just could not find the right words.

Thanks so much for taking the time to post here and to share your photographs. They made me cry, but I am so glad that brave, witty and beautiful Elaine had such a wonderful day. It was obviously very important to her. I am delighted to hear that she stayed up so late and I think you all did her really proud. I don't imagine it can have been easy being there looking so beautiful and happy. However, what a wonderful memory to have shared.

I can't help wishing Elaine had found this site a bit earlier as I really enjoyed her posts. She was very funny and incredibly brave - a real inspiration to us all.

My heartfelt sympathy to you, Nik and Paul. It must be a very difficult time for you both. Please feel free to post here and let us know how you are getting on, if you want to.

Warm wishes,

Cathy

Dear Paul and Nik

I am so sorry to hear about Elaine but am thrilled that she got to have the wonderful wedding day that she spoke about so much .She looked beautiful and very happy . I have never posted on Elaines thread as have not really posted on MCF till recently but i have been following her thread .

Look after each other as i am sure you will . will be thinking of you this coming week xx

I Paul and Nik, so sorry to hear about Elaine. I'm glad the wedding was able to go ahead and she looked lovely. Take care, Hagg.

I'm with Liz on this - just so so sad.
Much sympathy to all Elaine's loved ones.
Margaret