Alan lost his battle with kidney cancer and passed away yesterday at Willen Hospice. Alan was diagnosed last September; he had 8 months of pain and suffering with many weeks in and out of hospital. This bl***y disease has a lot to answer for. In one way, I am glad Alan’s pain is finally over but for god’s sake, he was only 53 and had the best part of his life ahead of him. I know Alan didn’t believe in god and neither do I for that matter but wherever he is now, I just hope that he is pain-free and can rest in peace.
Whilst it may be all over for Alan, the same can’t be said for poor Sue. Not only has she lost her husband of 20 years, she has also lost her best friend. She has cared for Alan and been by his side 24/7 and I mean literally; I’ve lost count of the many nights she has slept in hospitals in chairs or makeshift beds. Alan couldn’t have wanted for a better wife, I don’t how she’s stayed so strong for all this time but somehow she has. I’m not sure I could have done it or been so selfless. There will be pain and tears and time to grieve but Sue is still so young and will have to forge herself a future. It will be a future without Alan and certainly not the life they had planned together, but Sue’s a strong cookie, she’ll find a way forward I’m sure. I will support her in any way I can.
R.I.P. Alan my friend, you will be missed…………………..
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