Distraction

A Sunset
Grief at the loss of a friend, even an only recently 'met in person' friend, can take one by surprise. It can be disabling, or motivating in strange ways. Sometimes it needs isolation and at others it seeks solace in distraction.

I refer to the passing of Nobby's Gail.

News a few short weeks ago of Gail's serious (and terminal) illness knocked me sideways. Processing that loss has occupied me - thinking about how highly I have regarded her kind and generous words, her encouragement, her gentle humour, intellect, curiosity, verve, positivity, sport and active life, diverse friendships, and literary interests - there was so much I had wanted to learn from Gail and can genuinely say I looked up to her. When we visited her before I left UK, I felt I had met my role model - and have lost her again so quickly.

Rest in Peace Gail.


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Comments

  1. JayCee5 December 2024 at 19:35

    I am so very sorry. I did not know Gail but she seems to have been a very special person.

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  2. Cathy5 December 2024 at 19:56

    Many virtual (((HUGS))) coming your way.

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  3. angela5 December 2024 at 21:09

    I’m so sorry for your loss. We are currently waiting for a very good close friend to pass. She is in hospital right now and can pass anyday now. The grieving starts the moment you are told there is nothing more they can do.
    The hardest part of loving is the letting go

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  4. Yamini MacLean6 December 2024 at 01:08

    Hari OM
    🙏 YAM xx

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  5. jabblog6 December 2024 at 09:11

    So sad to have met her and then to have her snatched away. I 'knew' her for only a short while, but valued and will miss her.

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  6. local alien6 December 2024 at 14:26

    RIP. Live long and always remember with love those who have passed

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  7. MadSnapper n Beau6 December 2024 at 18:10

    My stress levels did not allow me to pick up on what you meant. I too miss her as though I had met her and Nobby and Bertie. Prayers with the others that you heart will heal and that we can look back on what a wonderful writer, dog trainer, lovely person she was. I would have been honored to meet her too

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