themysterybidder
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I apologise to the mods if this isn’t in the correct section. I couldn’t make up my mind to write this, but I think as it’s helped me it’s worth it.
My Mum got taken away by ambulance from home, on Friday, September 30. She had suffered a suspected stroke, later that night I was told by the doctor she had suffered several seizures and they were hopeful as they still had medications options to try. However, just after that when I was with her, she suffered another seizure in front of me and I saw the crash team running into her. That moment will remain with me for the rest of my life. Shortly after that, I was informed by the doctor that there was a slim chance she would recover. My heart broke; I couldn’t believe it, as she had been in perfect health apart from her mobility which made her housebound for approximately 5 years. She passed on Thursday, October 6 at 11:14am (BST). Her funeral is on Wednesday, at 11:30 (BST). It’s been the toughest 2 weeks of my life. She was only 68, and feels as if she was taken way too soon.
The reason I’m writing this as she absolutely loved watching me play Animal Crossing New Horizons. She liked New Leaf, but ACNH was her favourite. Although I’ve not had much time to play or been on the forums much over the past 2 weeks, I’ve been dipping in and out and it’s been a comfort. I got New Horizons in February and at the beginning she wasn’t really bothered but as I kept showing her the villagers, she became addicted. She would love to watch me play every day. I would often give her my Switch and she would love to roam my island, talking to my villagers, but her favourite was exploring the museum. She was amazed by the graphics, and every little detail. When she was in the museum she would always go up to The Roost to see if there was anyone in for a coffee. She would always like to see the stock in Nook’s Cranny and the Able Sisters.
My villagers - the same as me she loved Buck, but her favourite was Kidd. I was never that fussed on Kidd and couldn’t see the attraction, but now he holds a very special place for me along with Buck. She always said that King Buck should be the only one to get a Royal Crown, but now Kidd has one too. @CylieDanny made a touching suggestion that Buck should remain King, and Kidd should be a Prince. Perfect suggestion, so now he’s known as Prince Kidd.
Al – she thought he was great too, she thought his tummy showing and his behind was hilarious. She said he looks very cuddly. I gave Lionel a bandana with ears one day as an accident, and he often wears it, and that amused her, as it isn’t Lionel’s style!
Happy Home Paradise - She would browse through the catalogue and would say to me: ‘Oh, look at that, that’s lovely.’ When I showed her Wardell for the first time she thought he was adorable. Especially when he would go for a swim. Onto DJ KK, she always enjoyed K.K. Slider’s performances but she could sit for literally an hour watching DJ KK. She loved to see all the villagers dancing and dressed in their party outfits.
Redd – She was always asking me each day, is Redd there? Even though she called him a rogue, she loved going into his boat and would always say when I bought a painting/statue: ‘When you take that to Blathers tomorrow, it will be a fake.’ Sometimes I got the laugh when it was real, but more than often she got the laugh when old Blathers refused my art.
My 2nd island – In June I got another Switch and another copy of ACNH, and she was hooked on watching me building my island from scratch.
Visitors/Flying – Anytime I was doing a trade, she always wanted to see what the other islanders looked like and loved flying over the islands. Again @CylieDanny is such a sweetheart and let me visit their island, and returned the favour and came over to mine to meet King Buck.
Special events – She was especially looking forward to Christmas on Hazzard, that brings a tear to my eye that she won’t see that or Halloween, as she wanted to go trick or treating with Jack. However, in one way she did see an ACNH Christmas, as I time travel on my 2nd island, and in August I put it forward to December. She was amazed how it looked, and loved the Christmas trees.
Brewster/Tom Nook - Brewster is very special to me as she knew how much I love pigeons, she bought me a Brewster soft toy. She also bought me a Tom Nook as she liked to watch his morning broadcasts in the early stages of the game.
There are so many more memories of New Horizons that when I walk around my islands remind me of her, and New Horizons will always have a special place in my heart. The flower fields especially as she was a florist, but she was always on at me to pick the weeds. Once everything has settled I’m going to make a special place on both of my islands in her memory. I think the purpose of writing this was that people have said before video games/ACNH has got them through tough times, and I now can agree with that.
Finally, I want to say thanks to everyone who has sent me messages of support: @Drawdler , @FraudulentDimetrodon , @TheDuke55 , @BrokenSanity and @Mr_Persona. But I have to say a special thanks to @S.J. (Who drew me the most cute picture of Kidd wearing a Royal Crown, I managed to show my Mum, and she loved it especially from someone as far as Australia) and @CylieDanny . I will never ever forget your kindness and you’ve been there for me every step of the way. Even though you are on the other side of the world and we’ve never met, you’ve been more supportive than some people I know. If I’ve forgotten anyone, I apologise. Playing ACNH is a great comfort and it brings a smile to my face as she loved it so much. I’m sorry it’s a bit rambled but I was writing it as I thought about it. I will need to take plenty of screenshots of Buck and Kidd to post!
Thanks for reading, Jenny.
My Mum got taken away by ambulance from home, on Friday, September 30. She had suffered a suspected stroke, later that night I was told by the doctor she had suffered several seizures and they were hopeful as they still had medications options to try. However, just after that when I was with her, she suffered another seizure in front of me and I saw the crash team running into her. That moment will remain with me for the rest of my life. Shortly after that, I was informed by the doctor that there was a slim chance she would recover. My heart broke; I couldn’t believe it, as she had been in perfect health apart from her mobility which made her housebound for approximately 5 years. She passed on Thursday, October 6 at 11:14am (BST). Her funeral is on Wednesday, at 11:30 (BST). It’s been the toughest 2 weeks of my life. She was only 68, and feels as if she was taken way too soon.
The reason I’m writing this as she absolutely loved watching me play Animal Crossing New Horizons. She liked New Leaf, but ACNH was her favourite. Although I’ve not had much time to play or been on the forums much over the past 2 weeks, I’ve been dipping in and out and it’s been a comfort. I got New Horizons in February and at the beginning she wasn’t really bothered but as I kept showing her the villagers, she became addicted. She would love to watch me play every day. I would often give her my Switch and she would love to roam my island, talking to my villagers, but her favourite was exploring the museum. She was amazed by the graphics, and every little detail. When she was in the museum she would always go up to The Roost to see if there was anyone in for a coffee. She would always like to see the stock in Nook’s Cranny and the Able Sisters.
My villagers - the same as me she loved Buck, but her favourite was Kidd. I was never that fussed on Kidd and couldn’t see the attraction, but now he holds a very special place for me along with Buck. She always said that King Buck should be the only one to get a Royal Crown, but now Kidd has one too. @CylieDanny made a touching suggestion that Buck should remain King, and Kidd should be a Prince. Perfect suggestion, so now he’s known as Prince Kidd.
Al – she thought he was great too, she thought his tummy showing and his behind was hilarious. She said he looks very cuddly. I gave Lionel a bandana with ears one day as an accident, and he often wears it, and that amused her, as it isn’t Lionel’s style!
Happy Home Paradise - She would browse through the catalogue and would say to me: ‘Oh, look at that, that’s lovely.’ When I showed her Wardell for the first time she thought he was adorable. Especially when he would go for a swim. Onto DJ KK, she always enjoyed K.K. Slider’s performances but she could sit for literally an hour watching DJ KK. She loved to see all the villagers dancing and dressed in their party outfits.
Redd – She was always asking me each day, is Redd there? Even though she called him a rogue, she loved going into his boat and would always say when I bought a painting/statue: ‘When you take that to Blathers tomorrow, it will be a fake.’ Sometimes I got the laugh when it was real, but more than often she got the laugh when old Blathers refused my art.
My 2nd island – In June I got another Switch and another copy of ACNH, and she was hooked on watching me building my island from scratch.
Visitors/Flying – Anytime I was doing a trade, she always wanted to see what the other islanders looked like and loved flying over the islands. Again @CylieDanny is such a sweetheart and let me visit their island, and returned the favour and came over to mine to meet King Buck.
Special events – She was especially looking forward to Christmas on Hazzard, that brings a tear to my eye that she won’t see that or Halloween, as she wanted to go trick or treating with Jack. However, in one way she did see an ACNH Christmas, as I time travel on my 2nd island, and in August I put it forward to December. She was amazed how it looked, and loved the Christmas trees.
Brewster/Tom Nook - Brewster is very special to me as she knew how much I love pigeons, she bought me a Brewster soft toy. She also bought me a Tom Nook as she liked to watch his morning broadcasts in the early stages of the game.
There are so many more memories of New Horizons that when I walk around my islands remind me of her, and New Horizons will always have a special place in my heart. The flower fields especially as she was a florist, but she was always on at me to pick the weeds. Once everything has settled I’m going to make a special place on both of my islands in her memory. I think the purpose of writing this was that people have said before video games/ACNH has got them through tough times, and I now can agree with that.
Finally, I want to say thanks to everyone who has sent me messages of support: @Drawdler , @FraudulentDimetrodon , @TheDuke55 , @BrokenSanity and @Mr_Persona. But I have to say a special thanks to @S.J. (Who drew me the most cute picture of Kidd wearing a Royal Crown, I managed to show my Mum, and she loved it especially from someone as far as Australia) and @CylieDanny . I will never ever forget your kindness and you’ve been there for me every step of the way. Even though you are on the other side of the world and we’ve never met, you’ve been more supportive than some people I know. If I’ve forgotten anyone, I apologise. Playing ACNH is a great comfort and it brings a smile to my face as she loved it so much. I’m sorry it’s a bit rambled but I was writing it as I thought about it. I will need to take plenty of screenshots of Buck and Kidd to post!
Thanks for reading, Jenny.
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i know we haven’t really talked before, but you seem like such a lovely person. every time i see you around, you’re spreading kindness or sharing your love for buck with us, and i enjoy reading your posts a lot. you’re one of the loveliest souls on the forums imo, i’m so sorry that you’re going through such a tough time right now. i may not be able to relate entirely, but my pms are always open if you ever need to vent. i’d be happy to listen. 
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