A huge sadness...

A very dear friend from childhood has recently died. We lost touch over the years, even though our parents only live doors away from each other. A couple of months ago we met by chance and amid a flurry of hugs, giggles and tears, we promised to get together for a serious catch-up.
   That will now never happen as last week I was given the appalling news that she was dead. She hadn't died naturally, or via a terrible accident or illness. Old age hadn't snuck up on her, mutant cells hadn't robbed her of her life. Another human had killed her.
   After rivers of tears, dark nights and many unanswered questions, I am now strengthening myself for the ordeal that will be her funeral. Her darling elderly parents who I have known since childhood, and are very private people, will have the horror of attending their darling girls funeral. Her other family members and many, many friends, will have to say goodbye to this vibrant, kind and funny lady.
 I will be there, you bet I bloody will! We stuck-up for each other as kids, upset one of us and you had both of us as enemies. We fought and argued but always came together again as friends. There is no way I could not say goodbye to my mate.  
  Justice is irrelevant. She will always be dead. x

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  1. Nessa's Crafty Place27 April 2015 at 06:30

    Hello,I am very sorry for your loss-and for your friends parents who must be overcome with grief,
    I am still reeling from a lovely friends terminal diagnosis-she had no idea and in her attempt to deal with the news is pushing away those who love her so very much.
    Sending you hugs,best wishes,Nessa xx

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    1. Lisa Holmes3 May 2015 at 08:29

      Hi Nessa thanks for your lovely comment. So sorry for your friend and you too, It's hard to imagine the emotions your friend must be going through- hopefully she will be able to accept that people just want to help because they care. Every day is precious, best wishes Lisa xxx

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