Thank you again to all who have taken the time to respond - your support is very much appreciated <3
I have finally worked out how to reply using individual names!
@suburbangirl, you are so right! It is difficult to keep such news from others when everyone comes together to celebrate.
@jennyss - thankyou for those kind thoughts.
@primek - such a positive post, with a factual example of hope - thank you.
@arpie - my new late night confidant ;)
@Brenda5 - so sad about your dad, but I am glad he came to be at peace with having a directive.
@Nefertari - yes, I'd gladly change places with my daughter, as watching her battle will be much harder than going through my own, far less serious, journey.
@iserbrown - like you, I did not shed a tear throughout my journey, but it is much more difficult to watch a loved one endure this. Thus far though, I have managed to keep a brave face in her presence. Thanks for the link.
@Blossom1961 & @Zoffiel - thanks for permission to scream! The vision of screaming while driving is particularly appealing. :D Crying in the shower is also good as the water drowns out the sound.