This photo that I keep on my sidebar was taken the last day I spent an afternoon with my friend, Christine.
The wonderful hospice that cared for her for the last three months of her life was only streets away from a home I grew up in. We drove over after and I wanted to walk up the familiar road. I remember being consumed with grief knowing her fight was coming to an end. I met this precious little cat on that afternoon and she made me feel very welcomed. She was a pastel calico; grey, peach and white.
"Hello there"
It was 2 years ago, Feb. 8 that my friend, Christine passed away at the age of 52 from ovarian cancer. She is missed every day by her friends and her family and her 4 cats, Oliver, Jimmy, Pauly & Zoe.
There are times that I think of her and all I can do is smile. She had the best smile.
Today I shed tears for her.
I have a note written by her during her struggle and today I read it again.
"I hope you know I appreciate you - I do. I have loved being your friend.
I want you to enjoy peace, sweetness and light, always"
I miss her everyday.
hugs, Deb
So sorry for the loss of your friend and the kitty. The new one is quite lovely. It is hard to say good-bye and knowing that you will never see someone again.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for the loss of your friend and the kitty. The new one is quite lovely. It is hard to say good-bye and knowing that you will never see someone again.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for the loss of your friend and the kitty. The new one is quite lovely. It is hard to say good-bye and knowing that you will never see someone again.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for the loss of your friend and the kitty. The new one is quite lovely. It is hard to say good-bye and knowing that you will never see someone again.
ReplyDeleteHow lucky you are to have a special friend like Christine in your life. You must miss her deeply.
ReplyDeleteOvarian cancer is awful, and we hope that one day better screening tools and cures will be found.
Hugs
Julie and Poppy Q
xxx
I'm glad that you have been able to focus on the positive aspect of having such a wonderful friend. My son-in-law is a renowned ovarian cancer researcher. He fights the good fight so, someday, lives won't be cut so tragically short. ~ Maureen
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like your sweet friend will always be in your heart Deb! A beautiful tribute.
ReplyDeleteSending you hugs!
xo Catherine
She lit up your world,and I feel honoured that you shared her story with us.
ReplyDeleteJane x
How lucky you both were to have this very special friendship.
ReplyDeleteA special friendship is rare and you have obviously been blessed with meeting and knowing such a friend.
ReplyDeleteA very lovely tribute.
Love the cat. He/she looks just like our Burney!
Having friends is such a wonderful thing but terrible too in that we may lose them one day - or they may lose us. Affection brings its own risks, and yet we wouldn't avoid them if we could. The only thing worse than losing a friend is never having one.
ReplyDeleteVery sorry for your loss. My mom died of ovarian cancer. A very scary prognosis and makes me sad.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing how a cat just knows when we need it to appear and bring warmth to a hollow pit in our heart. You and Christine were mutually blessed and I am glad her wonderful memory inspired this blog that has blessed me each day you post it. Prayers of comfort as you remember today.Sue and Rosie.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you.
ReplyDeleteI lost a great friend with cancer too.
ReplyDeleteReceive my hugs!
You are making me cry--she sounds like an amazing person
ReplyDelete((hugs))
It's so hard to lose a friend, and especially when they are far too young... thinking of you today!
ReplyDeletexoxo
This is such a beautiful tribute -- any of us who have lost someone to this awful disease can related and can only wish that our friend would honor us with such lovely words. Thinking of you.
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