Wednesday 31 July 2013

Goodbye B.

My dear friend B. passed away this afternoon, with her family beside her. Barely 17 days from diagnosis to passing but really, the shortness was a blessing.

As time dims my memory and days get forgotten and muddled up, I shall always remember her onthis date for what has, in essence, become her spiritual birthday.

We shall all miss you B. but have many happy memories to run through, not least of all some of the fun walking days. Here she is on one of our walks from last summer, on the left. xxx

23 comments:

  1. Sadness in your heart on what should be such a joyous day, but as you say you will look back on your birthdays to come with memories of your dear and special friend.

    Thinking of you. xx

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  2. Sending much love to you xx

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  3. Thank you Scarlet and Sue. I'm just glad she didn't suffer much.

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  4. So sorry for your loss.

    Carry the good memories in your heart.

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  5. I hope that the special friendship you had and happy memories will see you through this sad time. Be kind to yourself and take time to grieve xxx

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  6. Oh DC I am so sorry. It was quick but in the end it took away her pain but also a blessing which gave her those last precious 17 days to say her final goodbyes which if it had been an accident or heart attack she would never have had the chance to do. Remember the good times and she will always be there with you especially on your walks.
    Patricia x

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  7. Thank you, Patricia, Fran, Kitty and 50 & counting. Having time to say goodbye is very important, certainly for her family.

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  8. So sorry to hear your sad news - carry on remembering the good times you spent together - good memories are special memories too - hugs from me xxx

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  9. So sorry. My heart goes out to you. X

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  10. I'm so sorry for your loss. You have such a positive mind set for continuing to remember the happy times with your friend for years to come. Best wishes.

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    1. Trudie, Anne and tdst, thank you all so much. Being positive is the only way I know in these situations.

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  11. So sorry to hear this news- my thoughts and prayers are with you, her family, and friends. I am glad there was time for goodbyes - but sad it was all so fast.

    Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted xx

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  12. :-( so sad. May she RIP xxx

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  13. I visit all the time but I don't always comment. Today though I wanted to say I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. Know that she'll always be with you, in your heart and in your memories, and in that sense, they are never truly gone.

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    1. Angela, Penny and 1st Man, Thank you. I am rarely down when someone dies, as odd as that sounds, as I believe it is just another phase of being. We did have lots of laughs and fun and for that, I am grateful. We shall still walk and remember her.

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  14. I am so sorry. Take care of you and yours over the coming weeks xx

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  15. I'm sorry for your loss, friends are so precious.

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  16. Thank you Aurora and t in t!

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  17. I'm so sorry to hear this Dc. I'm only just catching up on a week's worth of blogging so am a little late in my condolences, but they are heartfelt all the same. xxx

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  18. Sorry to hear your sad news.

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