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It’s a good week!!
Just over a year after being diagnosed with cancer (Hodgkin’s lymphoma) my wife Esther has been told she is now in remission 😀
They never seem to use the words all clear 😕 She will undergo check ups for the next ten years, so I guess will be well looked after.The past year has been hell, we have been in and out of hospitals more times than you would ever want to in a lifetime. The Chemotherapy treatment was awful, every two weeks for six months. With 3 wks of Radiotherapy following this.
My business had just hung on in there, with all the stress of things.
To top things off my Dad passed away very unexpectedly a few weeks ago, he really bonded with Esther while she was being treated for her illness. It’s a real shame he wasn’t around for the good news.The moral of this is that life is just so fragile, we are just a normal family with 2 young children, thinking things like this happened to other people.
We all moan about work, and general everyday things, it’s not until something like this happens to someone very close or you visit a hospital and see what some people are going through you realise life is not so bad after all. I met a lot of people being treated for cancer, some of who will probably not come through, it sure does change your perspective on life.
Finally I would like to thank the board members who have kept in regular contact with me over the past year with a massive thanks to Shane, (the guy has a wonderful way with words) also to Lynn, Marcella as well as Graeme who has been through the same situation with Morgandi, and all others, I thank you it made such a difference.
Here’s to a better year
Martin
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Martin terrific news 😀 😀
best love to you all Lynn & Peter xxx
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Martin I would like to wish you and Esther all the best for the future……
Great news.
john
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Martin that is the best news I’ve heard in a long time! 😀 I hope Esther continues to go from strength to strength.
Enjoy your family Martin! 😉Marcella x
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It’s weird how you can be genuinely happy for someone you have never met but your post made me feel good about life Martin….it’s funny how forums like this bring people together in that way.
I’m sure your going to cherish everyday you have together…
All the best
Glenn
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Excellent news Martin 😀
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Its good to hear that someone is getting better after radiotherapy and the like.
My sons Grandmother has just finished her treatment and building her strength up before tests in around a months time.
All the best.
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Hi Martin
Almost brought a tear to my eye, seriously, that is awesome news mate. Obviously there will be many on here like myself who never knew what you and your family were going through but is great news to hear all is looking well.
all the best for the future.
cheers
Warren
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Hi Martin and Esther, I am so happy for you all.
Lorraine
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Great news mate and all the best to your wife and family.
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Martin, when your with us at signuk you put a smile on our faces with your energy and charisma, I have no doubt that Esther had a lot of support from you as well over this time.
I am pleased she’s reached a great goal
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Martin,
I have a 19 year old friend with exactly the same and he is only on month 3 of the treatment, you know better than I do what he is going through but I prey he gets the same result.
In the mean time information about others winning there fights can only help to bring new hope.
Russell.
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super news martin…wish your family all the best 😉
nik
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Martin, I had no idea you were going through all these difficulties.
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your father, but at the same time glad to hear that Esther is on the mend.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love…Jill
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Martin, absolutely fantastic news and best wishes to you, Esther and your family. Its been a tough battle and it certainly focuses you on what is really important in life.
Graeme, Lyndsay and Morgandie
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Fantastic Martin. Onward and upward from now on. Remember, the business is not that important anyway. Only the ones you Love.
Peter
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Martin
I am so pleased things are looking up for you at last, lost my dad to cancer last year so know how tough it can be, all my best to you Esther and the kids.
Always a pleasure to chat to you, be lucky pal.
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kind regards – John
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great news Martin…………best wishes to Esther.
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delighted for you all,
Brilliant news
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Although like many others I never knew, I would like to give you both my very heartfelt and sincere best wishes.
Being given a note of remission is a sigh of relief for you both and the wee ones. Don’t dwell on the what if…keep looking forward and never stop loving each other.
I went through a similar set of treatments many years ago and my 10 years of checks were up over 5 years ago…proof that these unpleasant treatments can work long term…these days it barely crossed my mind, but I am so very happy that others like Esther (and you) can be free to live their lives and put such dark days behind them too.
David
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Hey Martin, I am pleased you found some comfort in the support offered by some of the members here.
Grief is an emotion that can be very destructive for all concerned. Expressing your fears and anxiety to a hearing hear is a simple thing, but an important ingredient in the overall healing process.
Really pleased that Esther is in remission though.
Well done to you both. Give your kids a hug from me too. They must be happy to have mum on the road to recovery.
Shane, Cathy, Ashley and Tiffani
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That’s amazing news Martin… i am delighted to hear this mate. you and the kids must be thrilled… i wish you, your wife and your family the very best. I am sure everything will be positive from now on!
I am very sorry to hear about your dad, i cannot begin to imagine the effect this sort of thing would have on me. Keep strong mate…
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Could I just say, I am over whelmed, thankyou for all your kind words,
Esther read this last night and was really touched.David R, your a shining example that people do get through these things
it’s just awfull the treatment makes you so ill, to ultimately get you better.As I said just a few on the boards knew and I do thank them for their support.
Below are a couple of pictures of Esther and the children, one before the illness and the second taken on Monday.
In between these she virtually lost all her hair and didn’t look her best as she would say.Many Thanks
Martin
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Wonderful news Martin, just like to echo the feelings expressed elsewhere.
PS. Don’t forget to call in for a cuppa when you’re over this way
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Martin looking at the second photo, no one would ever know Esther had been so poorly, she looks great 😎
Lynn
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Martin I hope you dont mind, but its obvious where your daughter gets her looks from.
click the photoPeter
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Bloody Hell!! 😮 😮
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Thanks Lynn, she is looking well, getting back to her old self.
Peter that’s amazing Olivia is sitting watching it over and over again
Many thanksAnd I always thought she got her looks from me 🙁
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no Martin that is your son he is your spitting image 😀
Lynn
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Martin,
All the best to Esther, yourself and the kids. What a tough time you’ve had, good times are here, enjoy everyday. -
quote Lynn:Martin looking at the second photo, no one would ever know Esther had been so poorly, she looks great 😎
Lynn
couldn’t agree more Lynn, Esther is looking brilliant!
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Sorry to hear about your Dad Martin. Great news about Mrs Martin though, I’m delighted for you and your family. Brilliant.
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Martin that’s great news about Esther. I’d like to wish you and Esther and your kiddies all the best for the future.
Sorry though to hear the news of your Dad…..things like this really puts life into some perspective.
Neil
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Great news Martin :lol1: Your words have reminded me to take a step back again 😀
Sorry to hear about your Dad.
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My condolences on your dad Martin, but I’m really, really pleased to hear about Esther.
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