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Tuesday, 9 May 2017

And so we go on....

Shan and I with her artwork

Sorry about the absence, I have really not wanted to post but decided today that I actually miss my blog and all the lovely people who bother to read or leave comments....so here I am.
The reason for my absence is a personal one but I think I need to explain a little. My best friend of over 30 years died suddenly and unexpectedly. Some may remember me talk about my lovely friend Shan and she did indeed comment occasionally on my posts, Shan lived in Montserrat having moved over there to follow her dream of owning a gallery to sell her beautiful artwork. We were due to visit her over Easter and after hearing the tragic news we made the difficult decision to still fly to Antigua but stay there and have a very different holiday to the one planned. I will do a post about our trip soon but wanted to first give you a reason for my absence.
Shan and I in 1987

I do not often share personal information or photographs but as Shan was a follower of my blog and I feel the need to acknowledge our friendship I thought here was a good place to remember my KS.
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20 comments:

  1. jennyfreckles9 May 2017 at 20:03

    I'm so sorry to hear of your friend's sudden death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and with her family.

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  2. Karen L R9 May 2017 at 21:27

    no, no, no, no!
    i am shocked and deeply saddened to read this news, dearest lyn!
    i'm sending you so much love across the ocean. i wish i could scoop you up in a huge hug of comfort and tell you how much i care for you right now.
    be gentle with yourself, friend, and take the time you need to grieve.
    we are here with you in spirit.
    xo

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  3. thrift deluxe9 May 2017 at 21:33

    So sorry for your loss, what an awful shock.

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  4. Mac n' Janet9 May 2017 at 21:47

    So sorry to hear of your loss. The death of a loved one, be it friend or family is devastating. You have my sympathy, I hope your good memories of her help you through this difficult time .

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  5. Helen10 May 2017 at 12:28

    I cannot begin to comprehend the grief you have felt on losing a dear friend so unexpectedly. I send my deepest sympathies to you and trust that this major step of returning to your blog, that we love so much, will be help to give you the solace you are seeking.

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  6. At Rivercrest Cottage10 May 2017 at 12:38

    I'm happy for all the years you had with such a wonderful friend. Her loss must be painful, but how lucky you were to have shared your lives.

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  7. Louise10 May 2017 at 18:12

    What dreadful news, I'm not surprised you haven't felt like blogging. Such a sad post, there's nothing I can say really - nothing that will make a difference, but we'll all be waiting to see your lovely posts when you're ready to blog again.

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  8. Rosemary10 May 2017 at 18:58

    I know how difficult and sad it is to loose a special friend, and I can see from the photos just how lovely the bond between you both was.

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  9. Simone10 May 2017 at 19:08

    How wonderful to have had such a long lasting friendship Lyn. It is also lovely to know that Shan realised her dream of opening her own gallery in Montserrat. Wishing you lots of love. Take care of yourself. x

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  10. Anonymous10 May 2017 at 20:53

    So sorry for your sudden loss but what a lovely tribute to your friend. It is lovely to hear from you again even if it is with sad news. Take care. Viv x

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  11. mrsnesbitt12 May 2017 at 11:26

    What a dreadful shock xxx HUGS - so comforting to know she read your blog - a great reason to keep blogging. I too am back - just! Dxxxx

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  12. Rosie12 May 2017 at 19:39

    What a dreadful shock it must have been to hear such sad news and know that you had lost a dear friend. You had such a wonderful friendship and shared so much over the years. I hope that you take consolation from remembering the good times. Shan looks like a lovely lady and I'm sure she would want you to keep smiling. Xxx

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  13. Boopnut13 May 2017 at 22:38

    I am so sorry for your loss. Since losing my friend last December, I truly understand. It is hard to move forward.

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  14. snoopydogknits14 May 2017 at 17:58

    So sorry to read your sad news, but so lovely to see you back here! You look so happy together! So many good times to remember. x

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  15. Andrea14 May 2017 at 18:23

    Lyn, I am so very sorry for the loss of your longtime friend, Shan. Oh what a hole in our hearts those losses leave behind. You will be in my prayers. Most sincerely~ Andrea

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  16. Mrs Bertimus14 May 2017 at 21:38

    So sorry for your loss x

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  17. Debdor15 May 2017 at 13:31

    Sorry for your loss, please don't stop blogging - we are listening...

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  18. Judy Hartman19 May 2017 at 00:42

    I think you know how sorry I am about Shan's death, Lyn. I thought I had left a comment before now - glad I checked. Hope you are doing a bit better now, but I know it will take you a very long time to come out of the shock of your loss. I'm very glad to see you back here as I love your blog. Take care of yourself. xxx

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  19. Beth of The Linen Cat25 May 2017 at 14:47

    I'm so sorry to read this news, it must have been a terrible shock. Please take care of yourself. Xx

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  20. Anonymous25 May 2017 at 19:28

    What dreadful news, I am so sorry to hear of it.

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