Thread:Chrisiow/@comment-35094757-20180708155925/@comment-35404353-20180708163131

I know that when my sister-in-law died about 18 months ago in similar circumstances it hit me very hard. Actually much harder than losing my father had. Fathers die its part of life, but somehow losing Viv so suddenly was not just a loss of her but a rude wake up call about our own mortality and those around us. I was getting everyone to check when their next screening dates were for all the bits the NHS screen these days and badgering people to attend or send in the poo samples. Everyone is still alive and well and I have calmed down about it. Life as gone on and some good family reconciliations have come out of "what Viv would have wanted"

I hope the outpouring of love and prayers on the main board didn't grate too much. Not a huge number of emojis. Take care, count your non religious blessings, and look after yourself and your loved ones and celebrate your friend's life and the spirit that enabled her to cope with her illness right to the end.

Wanda