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Anne Shirley's avatar

That was so lovely you & your brother getting close! I'm so glad he pulled through and everything seems to be getting back to normal. You're such a lovely person just dropping everything and driving all that way to support all your family. I hope mum is much happier now and his family are feeling better about things. You've got us all wondering now about your 'news' ?!! You keep us all on our toes! Have a good journey back and have a rest if you can, commitments may dictate otherwise! Anyway, again, thank you for the ticket(s) and if you haven't seen my reply on YT, all I was saying was that I just left it as a msg on Twitter. I didn't expect a reply, just wanted you to know how grateful I am and my lips are sealed if you know what I mean!! Love to you and Dougal, what a wonderful person you are!! xxx 😘🐶❤

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Thanks Anne!

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Graham Bell's avatar

I'm glad to hear your brother is recovering, that's really good news. Life is too short. We as a family have been in a similar situation, although it was me in the hospital bed and Mandy in your position. I have to say, I did fully recover but I think Mandy bares more of the emotional scars than I do. It's a terrifying position to be in at the time and we can really empathise.

Here's to your brothers continued recovery and to better times ahead. Is that Spring I see...?

Graham

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Oh gees, that's awful to hear Graham. Hope it's all well consigned to history now. Yes, it's been quite the emotional journey. Sorry to have missed you at the NEC - but it was a bit manic, eh?!

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Mike Pepler's avatar

So glad he's recovering, and that you can return home again.

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Cheers Mike. It would have been nice to fit in another curry, but next time...

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Tina's avatar

Thankyou for sharing the experience you have had

And so glad yourself and your brother finally expressed your feelings

Your mum would have been so grateful for your support

We travel 200 miles twice a week to make sure family member is cared for

Even through pandemic We still had to travel

Though we did notify police from both areas

Support means such a lot and I think people sometimes forget

Keep up good work loved the videos on nec

And take care

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Wow, sounds like you have a mission on your hands there Tina. Hope it's all going well. All the best.

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Karen Robinson's avatar

So glad to hear that your brother’s recovery is continuing well. I often find myself quoting your ‘life is what happens when you’ve made other plans’ saying! Wishing you a fabulous journey north and time to enjoy the beauty and peace of North Uist. Good luck for your new adventures. 😊

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Thanks Karen. Maybe see you up there soon? ;)

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Karen Robinson's avatar

Sadly not this summer but maybe in late autumn. I’m already planning a big summer 2023 Hebrides trip though!

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Gail cooper's avatar

Hello Andrew and of course my favourite dog ❤️ I flat so sad for you on reading what you have gone through but so glad your brother pulled throughout hopefully life for you both and of course your mom will get back to some sort of normal but it doesn’t surprise me that your life was put on hold for your family as your the most lovely man I’ve ever met and would do anything for anyone as well as your family xx I so miss seeing you and Dougal and pray one day we will meet up again and look forward to hearing about your future adventures and please just stay safe and look after yourself and my mate xxx lots of love to you both ❤️❤️❤️

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Thanks Dougal's Auntie Gail! You'll have to get some postings nearer our route to/from Scotland at some point ;)

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Audrey fforbes-Hamilton's avatar

Wonderful news that your brother has survived this terrifying episode and is feeling positive about his continued recovery! And what a kind and loving gesture to put your life on hold to support him and your family! ❤️ You are a star Andrew! Bless you, you lovely man! xxx

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Aww thank you. But it's worked out for the best, in an unexpected way.

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Sue's avatar

Hi Andrew, thanks so much for sharing your story, sad but uplifting too. So pleased your brother is now on the road to recovery. Look forward to hearing your future plans. Enjoy your return to the Outer Hebrides, a place we miss very much ourselves but hope to visit again soon. Xxx

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Thanks Sue!

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Cheers Rog! I can't wait to share the next chapter with you all... As you can imagine, I've been focussing on other stuff for the past three months. All the best.

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