The four of had made plans when we last met for the first time in several years. We had planned to meet up for mini adventures. A few months later he had his cancer diagnosis. Initially the prognosis was favourable but it took a different turn.

So as you said, I think it was the suddeness and not having enough time to come to terms with it along with things that now would never come to be.

Thank you xx

Last year, when my very close friend, like a mother to me, was killed by a drunk driver, I had spoken with her just two days before and she had shared a great story about the roses just starting to bloom in her garden and she felt like she was just blooming again in life, too (speaking of your rose quote I read above). Every time I thought of this, I bawled like a baby.

It’s especially hard to process when the last time you saw them or spoke with them, they were so alive and vibrant. Hard to imagine then versus now.

I’m glad you and his widow were there to comfort each other and take in the local sights together. It helps to share those memories with others, laugh or cry – as Dolly Parton says in “Steel Magnolias,” – “laughter through tears is my favorite emotion.” Amen.

But we will see them both again someday

As a matter of fact, I bet he was looking down/with you then, and his widow, comforting each other and taking in the local sights

Hugs to you, love you …

It was only a few months after we spent a lovely couple of days together that he became ill. So our plans for future get togethers were never realised.

I can’t believe how diffiult it was to find places to eat. There was always the fallback option of a pub that belongs to a large chain. It was the only place that openened into the evening. It was quite strange…

There are some fascinating buildings in Great Yarmouth which I would like to explore further.