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Mark Withers's avatar

Love the final sentence! Stay strong. We are cheering you on!!

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Ann's avatar

as always written beautifully. keep strong x

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Vaughan Jones's avatar

Inspiring stuff, as always Charlie. I'm glad counting in Japanese and mental Kata is helping you to cope (a bit). Brave, brave man...

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Martin Ince's avatar

Depressing when a draw feels like a victory O well, like life, small steps.

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Tim Aldiss's avatar

Happy Anniversary Charlie! :/

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Sarah McK's avatar

Thank you for writing, Charles, for sharing these thoughts. Thinking of you. ‘Stay strong’, as you once said to me.

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Becky Jones's avatar

The way you write about something so hideous is beautiful, and I admire your strength. Keep chopping, or whatever it is you do in karate... (*ducks to avoid the blow)

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Christine's avatar

Your attitude is highly inspiring! Just beaztiful!

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Julie Scott's avatar

My husband lived with cancer for four years. Your blogs sum up our experiences perfectly. Thank you for your honesty and humour.

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Charles Elvin's avatar

Thank you for saying. I am sorry to hear about your husband. Very best. C

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Clare Leithead's avatar

I know you will keep fighting, I know how competitive you are.......... I know how brave you are! And yes apologies in the past I paid no attention to Karate conversations - albeit I am learning more from your posts! And if I meet a karate person I now might be able to throw in the word 'dojo or 'kata' xx and will always think of you! Big hugs as always xx

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Miffy's avatar

Powerful - the last sentence is awesome. Keep strong and practicing the mental kata - we are alongside you in spirit. Love. M

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Nic Simpson's avatar

Charlie, your words pack such a powerful punch - your writing and your resilience are beyond inspiring ♥️♥️

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