me too, I think the reigns will be in order for that visit!!!. He just loves a button to press or a wire to wrap around his neck

Seonai was online early this a.m.

Good to see you lass, keep fighting.

edited for por spilling.....

Nampeung,

I'm saddened by this news

my thoughts and light go to you and your family.

chris

Hey you guys and gals out there in TV cyberspace !!! Well finally got back online in this new abode called a hospice!!! Don't know where to begin to explain what's been going on or what's likely to go on and all that but I just want you ALL to know that you have a special place in my heart for ever. If it wasn't for TV and some special members - you know who you are - I would have been dead long ago in Thailand.

I am finding it very hard to talk about dying, partly cos it's a sort of taboo subject in Western culture and partly cos it seems kind of surreal to me! But ... if any of you guys are up for discussing death and dying let's go for it. It's going to happen to all of us, I'm just a bit shocked to learn that my demise is going to happen earlier than I imagined.

Anyway, I am in a hospice as of two days ago. Boo's coming on Sunday so I'm sure she'll update you but for my description... it's a modern building with 18 patients and loads of nurses. There is massage, aromatherapy, nice menu, art classes and counselling if you want them. The garden is particularly stunning with a massive variety of flowers and trees and, at the moment, there is an art exhibition called 'Open House' in this city and this hospice is part of that so there's lots of art around.

Hey guys... I can walk barely two steps now, can't brush my own hair or dress/wash independently, do the toilet in a comode beside the bed, am on oxygen 24/7 so very restricted to where I can go in my wheelchair... blah de blah de blah

Hope you are all okay and would love to hear your stories - whatever the nature of the story - so please keep in touch. There's no time limit been given but the deal is that 'hospices take care of those with limited life span' and aim to make them as comfy as poss.

Let's not be morbid my TV mates - we can still have a laugh yeah???

Hugs to you all, Seonai XXX

Hey you guys and gals out there in TV cyberspace !!! Well finally got back online in this new abode called a hospice!!! Don't know where to begin to explain what's been going on or what's likely to go on and all that but I just want you ALL to know that you have a special place in my heart for ever. If it wasn't for TV and some special members - you know who you are - I would have been dead long ago in Thailand.

I am finding it very hard to talk about dying, partly cos it's a sort of taboo subject in Western culture and partly cos it seems kind of surreal to me! But ... if any of you guys are up for discussing death and dying let's go for it. It's going to happen to all of us, I'm just a bit shocked to learn that my demise is going to happen earlier than I imagined.

Anyway, I am in a hospice as of two days ago. Boo's coming on Sunday so I'm sure she'll update you but for my description... it's a modern building with 18 patients and loads of nurses. There is massage, aromatherapy, nice menu, art classes and counselling if you want them. The garden is particularly stunning with a massive variety of flowers and trees and, at the moment, there is an art exhibition called 'Open House' in this city and this hospice is part of that so there's lots of art around.

Hey guys... I can walk barely two steps now, can't brush my own hair or dress/wash independently, do the toilet in a comode beside the bed, am on oxygen 24/7 so very restricted to where I can go in my wheelchair... blah de blah de blah

Hope you are all okay and would love to hear your stories - whatever the nature of the story - so please keep in touch. There's no time limit been given but the deal is that 'hospices take care of those with limited life span' and aim to make them as comfy as poss.

Let's not be morbid my TV mates - we can still have a laugh yeah???

Hugs to you all, Seonai XXX

I have never met you nor even traded TV posts, but your attitude about all of this is rather uplifting.  I only hope that when it is my turn, I can be as upbeat.

I will be following your posts closely, and you have my sincere best wishes.

No morbidity dear, just watch our for baby Boo on the visit... I understand he can be a bit of a terror

I just want to say that Seonais attitude during this whole journey (which started over 3 years ago now) has always been positive & upbeat & even on the day she told me of the final prognosis we still managed to have a little joke about how she was so selfish for ruining my Friday with her bad news . That says a lot about a person.

I am finding it very hard to talk about dying, partly cos it's a sort of taboo subject in Western culture and partly cos it seems kind of surreal to me! But ... if any of you guys are up for discussing death and dying let's go for it. It's going to happen to all of us, I'm just a bit shocked to learn that my demise is going to happen earlier than I imagined.

This is something that I have been thinking about quite a lot recently (Boo will know why)

Would I like to know how my demise is going to come about and roughly when it will happen? or just carry on plodding along and one day just keel over in the street.

And if I did know, how would I handle it?

I have been completely unable to answer either question, it really is one of those, you have to be there situations.

It's good to see you back posting Seonai, I hope we can make the most of what time we have.

Did you ever get that coat to stay on btw

I just want to say that Seonais attitude during this whole journey (which started over 3 years ago now) has always been positive & upbeat & even on the day she told me of the final prognosis we still managed to have a little joke about how she was so selfish for ruining my Friday with her bad news . That says a lot about a person.

Nothing short of inspiring! Glad to read you're being well looked after, Seonai.

Hey seonai, nice to hear from you again. It seems like ages since we've been in touch. Your positive attitude is simply inspirational - but you always were a positive person.

Keep in touch...

A total inspiration you are luv.

You put many of the/my menial tribulations in perspective and, you make me smile with your attitude.

Good on ya gal, keep smilin....

redrus

Your attitude to this horrible situation gives me hope for a close friend of mine. I shall show him this thread and shall pray that he takes your uplifting words to heart.

Nothing much else to say.

Kisses and hugs and all those again a thousand times.

Thaddeus what's happening???

Thanks to all those who send good wishes... your wishes are hanging here in the garden amongst the trees and flowers like little stars egging me on.

Had a great visit with Boo and mini Boo today - boy does that boy move a lot!!! Took a liking for my 14-year-old's skateboard so guess that's on Boo's Xmas list now then

Those of you who are within travelling distance... come on by and enjoy the garden here. Picnic season is upon us - tuna and cucumber sandwiches with chilled white wine and a few strawberries for afters... MMMNNNnnnnn

Somehow, I'll bet a skateboard is on his wishlist but NOT on Boo's wishlist.

glad to hear you had a good visit and that you managed to get through it without baby Boo unplugging anything

Spring is a lovely time of year, when its not raining like it is here!

Thaddeus what's happening???

Don't worry hon, I was having a maudlin moment.

tuna and cucumber sandwiches with chilled white wine and a few strawberries for afters... MMMNNNnnnnn

How many strawberries?

Dammit, you had me hooked at tuna and cucumber sandwiches, I bet it's real cucumber too, not the soggy excuse that they try to pass off on to us here, and proper bread as well......... and don't get me started on wine

(I bet the strawberries came with cream didn't they .......... mutter mutter mutter ........ are scones an option? ...... go on, break my heart, I can take it )

Lovely visit with Seonai & her mum. Would have been lovely to see her son too but sadly his hairstyle covered most of his face so all I got to see was a bit of chin

Sonny loved the place she was in, it was very secure & lots of grass to roll around on, he had a babysitter too in the form of Seonais ex husband who spent ages pointing out the flowers & art work & teaching him more Lao

The place she is in is lovely, very tranquil & private & much improvement from the antiquated hospital ward I last saw her in. She's having a few teething problems with the staff but I'm sure they will be whipped into shape soon

She looks good too, much better than in the hospital but then being in a dark, dingy & depressing ward with old near dead folks will make you feel like crap, so being in a light, positive environment seems to be doing her the world of good.

Def go for a visit if you are close by, she might not have a lot of physical strength but there is naught wrong with her brain.

Those of you who are within travelling distance...

Within a couple of weeks I'd say

Chilled Chilean and a picnic basket of Oxfords finest

Just spoke with Seonai & she is doing ok, moved into the Hospice yesterday & settling in, is nice to be off the hospital ward she has been on for months & is now back online. She doesn't have the energy for thaivisa today but she thinks maybe tomorrow..

She's happy to keep nampeung & thanks everyone for their kind words & thoughts but I'm sure she'll tell you herself as soon as she is up for it.

Today is the first I've seen of this and I am really sorry for both Seonai and her family. Terrible really.

For my selfish self, I miss the avatar of the blonde shaking her thang.

Similar circumstance, one of my best friends has been diagnosed with lung cancer stage 4, they've given him just a couple of months.

Seonai/nampeung please know our thoughts and prayers are with you, may you rest comfortably and when up to it, please give us a hello.

Kindest regards, Huggy

Big thanks all of you out there. Thad - loads of fresh strawbs just for you, double cream and a touch of chilled cointreau spilled over the sugar. Proper cucumber, tuna with a touch of pepper and lovely, crusty white bread and butter... then throw in some moderate sunshine, good company and lots of cold Chardonnay dahling...

There are perks to this dying lark I tell you...

Moss my friend 'Chilled Chilean and a picnic basket of Oxfords finest' sounds just the ticket. See you soon.

Boo - thanks for a FAB visit and true intro to the amazing Baby Boo !!! Gorgeous boy

Big thanks all of you out there. Thad - loads of fresh strawbs just for you, double cream and a touch of chilled cointreau spilled over the sugar. Proper cucumber, tuna with a touch of pepper and lovely, crusty white bread and butter... then throw in some moderate sunshine, good company and lots of cold Chardonnay dahling...

There are perks to this dying lark I tell you...

Babe, you just made my day

Good luck and best wishes, Seonai.

Perhaps I'm gonna ask a question in the Buddhism Forum. Will still keep in touch here but have been wondering about 'afterlife' and rebirth. Mods if I post a question in Buddhism and you think it's more appropriate that it goes in this thread please fell free to move it on into here.

Take care Seonai. Our thoughts are with you.

Thanks Mr Penguin Slapper/Dr P.P. !!! My thoughts are all over the place but still got a soft spot for you lot out there!!! Thanks for allowing me to be part of the TV team for such a while. Great experience. Now I am tired and have time only for my son, flowers and very good mates. Will still pop in here now and then tho...

Now I am tired and have time only for my son, flowers and very good mates. Will still pop in here now and then tho...

You do what you need to do hon, you know that you are in all our thoughts anyway.

Just read this thread and feel very moved.

What a true inspiration Seonai you are. It takes a story like yours to put everything into perspective.

On the subject of death: at the end of the day i guess even new-borns are on the same conveyor belt. We all must face death at some stage, whether it be sooner or later. I guess what i'm trying to say Seonai is don't feel you face this alone - your time might come sooner than us, or any one of us could get knocked down on the street later today and beat you to the finishing post - who knows.

Just in case, how about penciling in a TV pissup on the other side for all those able to attend?

Great idea Rixalex let's do it ... I was wondering what the other side involves...

And I thought that I had problems with employment issues, this really puts it into perspective.

We have never met Seonai, but this thread is not only sad but due to your incredible attitude it is also inspirational.

cold Chardonnay dahling

I hope to take that as though you are being pampered like Bubbles from little Britain.

Rixalex and all you chaps and chapesses (?) out there... You are so sweet. I feel weird and odd altogether. I get my food served up on a tray by lovely nurses. I get up late in the afternoon and pee, wash and drive out the door on my electric chair then have cornflakes at about 3pm. Then lots of visitors come including my Mum, son Ziyo and others. Then I cough and spit a lot but enjoy the company of visitors in the garden. Usually sit out there until about 7pm ish. Then inside the bedroom for the reality of toilet, sitting on the bed for the rest of the evening and talking to you guys on TV. Then around now, time to sleep. My worst moment because I know I have to wake up and face the trauma of breathing hard once again...