western australia

Flowers for us

@JudyEv (362638)

Rockingham, Australia

September 8, 2024 10:28am CST

In the photo you can see a floral arrangement that one of Vince’s brothers and wife sent to us. Vince is one of seven. He has four brothers and two sisters. One sister died quite some years ago. They are a close family and we’ve had a number of good times together. He didn’t really know his eldest brother very well as there is 10 years difference. The elder brother left home for work reasons while Vince was still quite young. However, they have got to know each other better in recent years and they are close now. I’ve been staying with his sister and her husband and they’ve been very good to me. The other brothers ring Vince regularly. We are lucky to have so much support.

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@allknowing (153390)

• India

9 Sep 24

That closeness does help specially when one is sick. That is a pretty flower arrangement.

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@JudyEv (362638)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 24

I feel for those who are on their own and have no support. It would be an awful situation.

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@MarieCoyle (48321)

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8 Sep 24

Such beautiful flowers. I am so glad you have them for support, that means so, so much.

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@JudyEv (362638)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Sep 24

@MarieCoyle Thanks. The end is in sight now.

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@JudyEv (362638)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 24

It does indeed. He has rung his brothers and now they're visiting as he is over the worst. It makes a huge difference to a stay in hospital.

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@MarieCoyle (48321)

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9 Sep 24

@JudyEv I know this is all worrying and stressful, I am very glad to hear you have family around for some support. Hang in there, Judy.

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@GardenGerty (165707)

• United States

9 Sep 24

The flowers are lovely and the support is even better. Hope all is going well for Vince.

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@JudyEv (362638)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 24

Thanks. He's doing well really. No talk of going home yet though.

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@RasmaSandra (88845)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

8 Sep 24

Very beautiful flowers, I hope all is well and Vince can get home soon,

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@JudyEv (362638)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 24

They haven't said when he can come home but it should only be a day or two more.

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@Happy2BeMe (99380)

• Canada

8 Sep 24

The flowers are beautiful. Sorru to hear that Vince is in the hospital.

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@JudyEv (362638)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 24

He had heart surgery in May and has now had a lesion removed from his lung. But he is doing well.

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@JudyEv (362638)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Sep 24

@Happy2BeMe Thanks.

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@Happy2BeMe (99380)

• Canada

10 Sep 24

@JudyEv That is a lot to go through. I am glad to hear that he is doing well.

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@Faster16 (3250)

• Indonesia

9 Sep 24

That’s such a touching and supportive gesture from Vince’s family. It’s wonderful to hear how close they are, especially despite the years and distance. It’s great that you’ve been well taken care of by his sister and her husband, and it sounds like you’ve got a strong support network. Family can be such a source of strength and comfort during times like these.

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@JudyEv (362638)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 24

We are very lucky. I really feel for those people who have no support. It would be very difficult.

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@AmbiePam (102770)

• United States

8 Sep 24

That’s wonderful! And what beautiful flowers.

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@JudyEv (362638)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 24

Aren't they lovely? They are still looking good.

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@RebeccasFarm (95889)

• Arvada, Colorado

8 Sep 24

It's lovely they are so caring. Flowers are beautiful Judy.

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@JudyEv (362638)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 24

We are very lucky to get on so well with all of them.

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@FourWalls (78635)

• United States

8 Sep 24

Yes, it is a blessing to have family. I’m so glad they’re supporting him and you during his hospitalization.

How is Vince doing???

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@JudyEv (362638)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 24

He's had a few hiccups but now all the tubes are out and he is definitely on the mend.

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@Juliaacv (54883)

• Canada

8 Sep 24

They are such pretty flowers, and such a sweet gesture. It is great that you are both surrounded by so much love and support, there is nothing like a close knit family for that.

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@JudyEv (362638)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 24

I guess you appreciate it most when someone is ill.

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@wolfgirl569 (122210)

• Marion, Ohio

8 Sep 24

It's great they are all close

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@JudyEv (362638)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 24

It has meant a lot during this period.

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@Fleura (32536)

• United Kingdom

8 Sep 24

It's great that you have such a supportive family around you both, Hope Vice is continuing to do well.

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@JudyEv (362638)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 24

We are very lucky. It would be awful to be totally on your own.

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@SIDIKIMPOLE (2551)

• Eldoret, Kenya

9 Sep 24

Happy for you my friend. Such close ties are rare in modern societies where everyone seems too busy for anyone and family members seem to compete rather than cooperate.

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@JudyEv (362638)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 24

I hear what you're saying and it's very true. We are fortunate that we all get on so well.

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@SIDIKIMPOLE (2551)

• Eldoret, Kenya

9 Sep 24

@JudyEv Always wishing you well, my friend. Greetings from Kenya.

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@Beestring (15781)

• Hong Kong

8 Sep 24

Very beautiful floral arrangement. It's nice to have family support at this time.

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@JudyEv (362638)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 24

It means a lot when someone is ill, to have such support.

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@snowy22315 (195884)

• United States

10 Sep 24

That is lucky Lovely flowers

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@JudyEv (362638)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Sep 24

The flowers still look good so they're lasting well.

@jstory07 (145745)

• Roseburg, Oregon

9 Sep 24

Those flowers are so beautiful.

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@JudyEv (362638)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 24

It is a very colourful arrangement and it's lasting a long time.

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@LadyDuck (483298)

• Italy

9 Sep 24

Those flowers are beautiful. You are right, you are lucky to have so much support from Vince's family. I hope that Vince feels well and he is recovering.

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@LadyDuck (483298)

• Italy

9 Sep 24

@JudyEv - I am glad, I know that those tubes are annoying.

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@JudyEv (362638)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 24

Thanks, Anna. He is doing well. There have been a few little hiccups but all the tubes have been removed now which is a good thing.

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@rakski (147854)

• Philippines

9 Sep 24

It's always nice to be close with family

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@rakski (147854)

• Philippines

9 Sep 24

@JudyEv same with me.

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@JudyEv (362638)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 24

I hate to hear of feuds and/or disagreements between families.

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@nela13 (59082)

• Portugal

9 Sep 24

You and Vince deserve all that support, I am glad for you

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@JudyEv (362638)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 24

Thanks. You really appreciate such support when there is illness in the family.

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@nela13 (59082)

• Portugal

9 Sep 24

@JudyEv it shows they care, love you and are there for you.

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@LindaOHio (200420)

• United States

9 Sep 24

Those are lovely flowers. I'm glad you have such a good support system. Please pass along my good wishes to Vince; and I wish you both a good week.

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@JudyEv (362638)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Sep 24

Thanks. He is doing well but might need one more night in hospital.

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@LindaOHio (200420)

• United States

11 Sep 24

@JudyEv You're very welcome. I'm glad he's doing well.

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