In my post ‘Phone Calls‘, I wrote the following –
So, the news of my cancer spreading and growing was received on a Friday; and Saturday Gary made a couple of calls.
He called my twin sister and he called my stepmom. Why call these two family members?
My stepmom is the caretaker of my dad who has Parkinson’s Disease. My dad’s health has deteriorated a great deal in the past couple of years.

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At times, it is very difficult to understand his speech and because of the medications he is on; he sleeps a lot. My stepmom has been a part of the family for over 30 years and is in contact with my siblings. Gary knew in talking with her, she in turn would talk with my siblings.
My twin sister, being the only female sibling, has a close relationship with my mom – they live in the same city. Gary did not want to call my mom directly as he was concerned about upsetting her, plus a sensitive matter was to be discussed and Gary felt it coming from her daughter, my twin sister would be better received from mom.
In today’s post, I write the following –
Do you remember Father’s Day weekend? My 3 sons surprised me with a visit that weekend. It was an emotional weekend for all of us as we chatted about my current health situation.

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I was honest with them and they know the seriousness of my cancer and the ways it is invading my body and what we are doing to fight back. They saw me at my worse; just a shell of a man who is weak, but still strong. You can read more about our special weekend in my post ‘Father & Sons‘.
A couple of weeks after my son’s visit, my dad and stepmom came to visit. They spent a week and I had many special moments with my dad, moments I will not forget. You can read more about their visit in my post ‘Chats, Tears & Love‘.
Do I have other family members coming to visit? Well, since you asked –
This coming Friday, my twin sister and my mom will be visiting. Another important visit I am looking forward to because my mom and I are close. I have written many posts about the importance she is to me. This will be an emotional visit because my mom, she worries like most moms do and I think she feels helpless.

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My sister and I are twins and therefore we have a special bond. I believe if that bond were broken in anyway, there would be a great loss there. My sister has revealed to me she is heartbroken and upset.
This weekend I will have special visits with special family members; both have been important to me throughout my life and especially now.
Thank you for the update – be well.
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You are welcome, thank you for stopping by today, always appreciated. 🙂
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Embrace the love of your closest family this weekend Terry … and know how much love there is out here for you as well. Sending a gentle ((hug)). 💕
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How fortunate I am to have many wonderful friends here on WP, and the love of my family who take time to come visit me. This will be an emotional and important weekend. Thanks Val. 🙂
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I am happy that you will have this time with your mother and sister. Soak up the love!!!
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I am very much looking forward to it and certainly will soak up the love. Thanks Blue. 🙂
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Oh, my. I think I am getting emotional for you at the prospect of these visits. Enjoy every moment, Terry.
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My mom does not travel very much, so for her to come visit me is important to both of us. And I am looking forward to my sister coming to visit also. Thanks Van, have a great day. 🙂
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Oh this makes me so happy my friend. I am so pleased you will be able to spend special time with both your mom and your sister. It will be an emotional weekend for you all, but a weekend which is much needed. I will be thinking of you all. How are you feeling today apart from super excited? Love and hugs 🙂 x
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Yes, it will certainly be a very emotional weekend. I am looking forward to both of them spending some time with me. My day is good, hope yours is as well Lynne. 🙂
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My day is great 🙂 always happy to read your messages. 🙂 x
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Thanks Lynne! 🙂
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Pleasure 🙂
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Anticipation is exciting in itself! Have a wonderful time anticipating the visit, and then a great visit with your loved ones!
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Thank you Dolly, it is only Tuesday – the weekend will be here before I know it. Happy Day my friend. 🙂
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Savor anticipation, dear! Have a peaceful Wednesday 🙂
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Thank you Tink – Happy Tuesday! 🙂
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Have a wonderful visit Terry. Sending you love for your visit with your mom and sister.
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Thank you – very much appreciated. Have a great day. 🙂
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Praying
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Thank you, I appreciate you. Hope your day is going well for you Teri. 🙂
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Im glad you will have this time with your mom and sister. I understand how difficult and at the same time special and lovely this time will be. Gentle hugs to you my friend. 🤗❤️
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Thank you Alexis for understanding – I do look forward to this weekend. I appreciate the hugs as well. 🙂
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That is wonderful Terry! Lots to look forward to!! Enjoy your visit with them, and have a happy day!
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Yes, there is much to look forward to and I certainly will enjoy the visit. Thank you Paula for stopping by today to read and comment. 🙂
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So pleased you will see those closest to you. I hope your mum copes with the travelling and the emotion of seeing you so ill. It will be good for you to see her, we need our mum in difficult times 💜
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The main reason for my sister to come visit also is because my mom had not travelled for a long time and she will help my mom deal with this emotional visit. Thank you Chris, I hope everything is well with you.
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Thank you for the update! A question for you (which you don’t need to answer) – have your sons been calling and texting since their visit? I know this had been a bit of a sore point at some point, but just hoping it has changed since the visit.
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Sarah, nothing really changed concerning my sons on the calling/texting. I am okay with it, I just accept that is the way they are. Thank you for stopping by each day, I truly appreciate it. 🙂
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You will have a wonderful weekend ahead, Terry. Enjoy your family. I’ll be thinking of you. Hope you write a post about it. My best to you! 🙂
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I certainly will follow-up with a post of this weekend’s visit. Thank you Jennie for reading and commenting. I always appreciate you stopping by each day. 🙂
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You are welcome, Terry. I wouldn’t miss your blog posts for the world.
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I’m so glad your mother and sister will be visiting. It will be an emotional time for everyone, but time well spent. Be sure to share the hugs and spoons!
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Yes, it will be an emotional time for all of us. And I promise to share the hugs and spoons – thanks Peggy! 🙂
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I’m delighted to read this. It will be emotional for all of you but it will be the most precious of times. I wish your sister and particularly your mum well for a safe and easy journey. I will be thinking of you all 🤗
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I am very much looking forward to this weekend Osyth, it will be good for all of us. Hope you are doing well. 🙂
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Oh Terry – so glad your girls are coming to visit. I’m sure there will be plenty of tears of joy and sadness. Let them flow freely! If you can’t do that with your mom and twin sister, who else can you with?! I’m so glad you are getting this time. You are loved! ❤
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This weekend will be good for all of us. I need some time now to spend with them, it is important for me. Thanks Jodi, I appreciate you. 🙂
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So glad to hear your mum and sister are going to visit. 🙂
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Thanks Su, I am looking forward to spending some time with them. 🙂
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Hoping you have a heart felt time with your family
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I do as well. Thank you for stopping by to read and comment, both are very much appreciated. Happy Day my friend. 🙂
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What a special visit this will be for you! xoxo
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Kathryn, I am very much looking forward to their visit. It will be great to see both of them. Thanks for stopping by, Happy Wednesday! 🙂
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May you all enjoy your special weekend
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Thank you very much Derrick. Hope all is well with you. 🙂
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It is, thank you, Terry
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Enjoy your family and embrace their love.
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Thank you Eugenia, I certainly will. Happy Day! 🙂
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I wish you all the most beautiful weekend! I´m glad your mom and sister come to visit you, embrace each other and share all your love with them! Many hugs! 🙂 ❤
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I am looking forward to their visit, it will an emotional weekend with lots of hugs. Thanks Sarah for stopping by today to catch-up on my posts – Happy Day! 🙂
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Nothing like the arms of a mother around you….and a twins love….enjoy the weekend, XXXXXX
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Thank you kat, this weekend will certainly be special. 🙂
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These family visits must be both wonderful and heart-breaking for you and them. Your blog reminds us all that we should keep in touch with our nearest and dearest because you just never know what is around the corner. Much love K x
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These visits have been very emotional for all of us. We all have enjoyed each other and spending time together. Thank you Kerry, for stopping by, hope you are feeling well. 🙂
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As my compatriots would say, “My moods are up and down like a whore’s drawers” but apart from that A OK!
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