Spare a thought for my mum tonight

MK Gould · Post by **MK Gould** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:14 pm

When I was going to matches every week, I always had a worry at the back of my mind. What would happen if someone got ill, or died, on the eve of a big match? Iâ€™m sure non-football fans have other concerns in life, but this one really bothered me. But I was lucky and have survived into my late 40â€™s without losing anyone close (inside or outside the football season).

So, now that I donâ€™t get to go to nearly as many games, itâ€™s ironic that my long suffering (from a football perspective) mum finds herself spending her last few days on this earthâ€¦.at the same time as Arsenal prepare for the game v Milan. Iâ€™ll be at the hospice this afternoon â€“ and sleeping there again tonight. But I am still planning on taking the boys to the game. My cousin is on standby should she take a turn for the worse.

My mum and dad will, of course, understand as theyâ€™ve had to put up with my obsession for over 30 years!

So anyway. While hopefully celebrating victory tonight, Iâ€™d also appreciate it if you could spare a thought for my Mum â€“ and maybe even say a little prayer if you are into that sort of thing.

Thanks.

Gunnerz4life · Post by **Gunnerz4life** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:20 pm

I hope your mum gets well. What is she suffering from?

Post by **SPUDMASHER** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:22 pm

Real sorry to hear about her. I'm in a similar position at the moment with my Father having had a stroke on Saturday. I don't think it is the end for him yet but is still a tremendous worry. I've spent countless hours at the hospital since then as he is alone owing to my Mother being in Spain for her Mothers last few days. I'm going tonight and I hope that the lads do something to cheer us all up.

All the best and try to take your mind off it for an hour and a half.

donaldo · Post by **donaldo** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:32 pm

MK

Our thoughts are with you at this sad time

burns718 · Post by **burns718** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:36 pm

HAD THE SAME DEAL FEW YEARS BACK JUS B4 XMASS, WE PLAYED CHAVS ON THE SUNDAY I THINK, AND GOT A PHONE CALL WHEN GAME FINISHED TO GO HOSPTITAL. WE ALL TURNED UP BUZZIN FROM THE RESULT, HE DIED THAT NIGHT, SO THE LAST TIME WE SAW HIM AND HIM US WE WERE ALL HAPPY. WAS QUITE NICE WHEN U THINK ABOUT IT.

PERHAPS THAT WIN WAS ENOUGH FOR HIM LOL

AND OF COURSE ALL THE BEST FOR YOUR MOTHER AND YOUR FAMILY

COME ON YOU RIP ROARING REDS

RocastleRock · Post by **RocastleRock** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:56 pm

Spare a thought for my mom too.. Left at home to watch coronation st while me and my dad go cheer on the boys..

burns718 · Post by **burns718** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:01 pm

SO IS MINE BLESS, FELT WELL BAD SHE DINT KNOW I WAS GOIN AN HAD SORTED OUT WELL NICE DINNER. O WELL LETS HOPE IT MICROWAVES OK LOL

Post by **I Hate Hleb** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:08 pm

I WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ALL THE BEST MK.

Post by **Chippy** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:34 pm

I went through something similar a few years back so can sympathise. it may not seem so at the time but it is really important to carry on with the other things in life as much as poss. esp if there are youngsters involved. Good luck mate and lets hope the lads put on a show for your mum and Spudmasher's dad tonight.

Post by **flash gunner** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:44 pm

I lost my dad a couple years back after a long period of illness and only in his early 50's. My thoughts are with your mum, family and of course you its not much help but i do know what youre going through. Hope your dad improves too spudmasher

Post by **I Hate Hleb** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:48 pm

SORRY, MY BEST WISHES ALSO GO OUT TO SPUDMASHER, OF COURSE.

Post by **SPUDMASHER** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:51 pm

I Hate Hleb wrote:SORRY, MY BEST WISHES ALSO GO OUT TO SPUDMASTER.

No worries Hlebby

I'm leaving work now to go home and get changed before leaving for the game. Should be in the Pins about 6pm but got up today with a rotten cold so I wouldn't advise anyone getting too near.

Come on the Arse

Miss Lovely · Post by **Miss Lovely** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:51 pm

RocastleRock wrote:Spare a thought for my mom too.. Left at home to watch coronation st while me and my dad go cheer on the boys..

hardly the same, though i'd say watching Coronation Street is the same as being tortured!

And thinking of everyone who is going through the horrible emotional trauma of a sick loved one at the moment x x x x

Post by **SPUDMASHER** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:54 pm

If you post some pictures of yourself in erotic lingerie then I think we could put our troubles temporarily to one side and you would make us all feel much better Miss Lovely. Even Gus and Wayno

burns718 · Post by **burns718** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:05 pm

SPUDMASHER wrote:If you post some pictures of yourself in erotic lingerie then I think we could put our troubles temporarily to one side and you would make us all feel much better Miss Lovely. Even Gus and Wayno

PROB A VERY WISE AND SENSIBLE IDEA, WOULD DEFO CHEER PEPS UP