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She was the person for whom the phrase 'life and soul of the party' was invented.

She had been ill for some months with liver failure caused by Hep C.
Her daughter rang me 2 hours ago to say she had lost the battle.

I am sat here on my own devastated.

I'm so sorry.

I should have been asleep hours ago so I can't stay up but I saw your post and had to respond before logging off. I really hope that other night owls or those in other time zones will be along soon to help you feel less alone.

"Mad funny beautiful" is such a lovely, vivid way to be described; she sounds wonderful.

Wishing you the strength and support you'll need to come to terms with a loss so profound.

Not at the moment. Have been talking to my other two sisters and my Mum and will go over there first thing. Its not really sinking in to be honest.

Thankyou OneHand waving. Yes she was amazing.

Now do get some sleep!

I am so, so sorry for your loss. Wishing you love and strength.

So very to hear that - was she older or younger than you? Talk about her if you like, or not if you'd rather not.
love and (((hugs))) for you.

So very sorry for your loss. Be kind to yourself and know we are thinking of you.

Thanks for your kind words.

She was 5 years older than me: 51 but didnt look it at all. She has 4 children aged between 30 and 13.

My Mum and sisters are only about 1/2 an hour away, but she lived about 2 1/2 hours drive away. Currently plan is to drive up in the morning to see her partner.

That's terribly sad.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you can soon be with your other sisters and your mum. Take care.

Horrid disease. Hot drink rest I do not think you will sleep but try and rest as later today is going to be long and tiring. Thoughts and prayers for you all

Thanks bastard and bugsy. Anf sydney thats for the offer of support too.

Have got dressed and packed overnight bag. Will get work laptop out shortly and cancel all meetings.

Weather here is vile.

so sorry for your loss

{{{hugs}}} for you, and sending strength to get through the next few days.

its lunchtime over here so can talk if you want

51 is so very very young

Thanks, am ok.

Drunk loads of tea, would like something stronger but need to drive.

Still cant believe it, always thought a miracle would save her

So sorry argghh. I recently lost my sister too soonly a few weeks ago so i have some idea how you're feeling. Wishing you strength and love.

sweetandtender I was reading your post yesterday about your sister, never thought I would be in the same situation as you quite so soon. Altho she was ill I just didnt think it would be so soon.

Strength and love back at you

so desperately sad argghh for you and all of the family and also to sweet who has recently lost her sister too.

Sending you all lots of love and hugs at this cruel time xxx

I am so sorry.

So so sorry for your loss. X

Sorry for your loss.

I know it seems far too soon but your sister sounds amazing and full of life so it would have been worse for her if it all dragged on.

It's no consolation now but at least you'll know she wasn't too sapped of that bright energy by a horrible long drawn out illness.

Take care of yourself x

so sorry for your loss.
She sounds like one wonderful lady.
<hugs and hand holding>

So sorry for the loss of your lovely sister - she sounded truely amazing xx