Because I knew you.......for Liz & Lisa

One a very close friend, the other almost a stranger, but with a terrible disease in common!

My neighbour Lisa died today. I didn’t know her well. She lived across our back fence and we have been living overseas for most of the time they have owned their home. She has 5 young children- the eldest 16 and the youngest 4 years old. I met her once, briefly, about 8 weeks ago as she was bravely battling metastatic bowel cancer. I wish I had time to get to know her well.

My dear friend, Liz, died four years ago, she also bravely battled metatstatic cancer. Her death left me heavy hearted for a long time and I still think of her often.

Both women inspired me with their grace, dignity and courage in their fight. I fervently hope it is a fight I never face, but if I must do so in the future I pray for a fraction of the qualities both these women possessed.

Tonight I sought out peace and calm and beauty. It has been a grey day to match my mood. I deliberately turned my back on the vitality of the ocean and instead revisited a place that breathes calm for me. Camera in hand……..

I love the song For Good from Wicked. I still cry every time I listen to it as it speaks so strongly of my dear friend, Liz.

So tonight….. I listened to this song whilst I sat on the jetty the gentle breeze on my face, I tried to capture some beauty to honour these special women and I sought serenity…………



and now whatever way our stories end
I know you have rewritten mine by being my friend

because I knew you
I have been changed for good