My best friend died tonight at 7.07pm. She had a hernia operation which left her with a hole in her stomach so had another op. Then she developed an infection so had a third op which we were told she may not survive.
She did and was chatting and laughing with the nurses. Today her family told me she'd taken a turn for the worse and was probably not going to make it. They are amazing people who I love like family and they invited me to go and say goodbye.
She couldn't talk which was eerie because she usually never stopped!
She was a vibrant, feisty eccentric. Bloody minded, fiercely loyal and politically very astute. She stood by me when I had no one else and had to give dh the once over before I'd get serious with him. She swore like a trooper, made me laugh til I cried and was my greatest support.
Strongest woman I've ever met.
I don't know right now how I'll cope without her tbh. That's horribly selfish but I cant think straight. How do I cope with this?
I've promised her girls ( 1 daughter 3 granddaughters) I'll be there for them however they need me. Sorry for the ramble but I loved her and know you would have too if you'd met her.