I have lost some very dear friends and true loved ones over the years. Too many have died young, but every day I hear the news, x has died, y has died, 62, 63, 64. It is like something coming towards one, and one never knows who will be next. But last year my best friend and one of my honorary Scottish cousins were diagnosed with terminal cancer. I visited my friend New Year;s Day her treatment is challenging in the least, the Government's lack of financial support worrying and the constant fear the drugs money will run out worrying, but she is still here and doing everything that she can to live.
My cousins in Scotland decided to give their sister the best time they could until time ran out. They had a year together doing nice things. Christmas came and went and I had began to think my cousin would cheat time for a lot longer, but today the news has come of her passing. I never saw Susan with anything but a smile on her face, she seemed to absolutely love life. It will be very hard on the family to be without her.
I had meant to ring both her and my Dad today, but I also got word today that he is back in hospital. My friends Dad is in hospital too. Strange places hospitals. The night light, the noises and the worry. Sleep well and get well please.
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