Home from my stay in hospital. Sitting with my feet up, Steve’s making us coffee and I’m sneaking a look online. Checked through my emails and see a reminder of our next social meeting at the pub in Edinburgh. When my consultant gave me the card for the charity I wasn’t too sure. But after meeting folk in the same boat and getting to know each other, I get a lot out of our Nets Scotland – Anne Edgar charitable trust social gatherings. We chat together, share experiences, laugh and generally support one another. I check the date of our next meet up, it’s Steve’s birthday. We will go for a wee while and I will get Steve a cake. Thinking of meeting up – I was looking forward to seeing everyone.
Later that night I get news that knocks me for six. One of the members of Anne Edgar Charitable Trust – Net charity has passed away. Damn it – she was one of my favourites too. A genuine person. Caring with a sunny nature. She was diagnosed with carcinoid syndrome just over 5 years ago.
I am upset at the news of her death. I will miss the emails we send each other from time to time. We will all notice her absence at the next social gathering. Most of all I will miss her smile and comforting words.
I feel fortunate that our paths crossed and am grateful for her coming into my life. She was truly an amazing lady. My heartfelt condolences go out to her family.
smile each and every day 