Goodbye My Friend!

Today I lost a very dear friend to cancer!

As a single mum to 3 gorgeous girls, her strength, courage and love for life has been (& will continue to be) my inspiration.  Over the past 13 years we have laughed and cried together, prayed and worked together, and sewed together (Heather was a very talented quilter).

3 weeks ago, she had her last birthday, in hospital sadly.  I had made her a quilt, which she got to see.  It made her smile!

I wanted a bright, colourful and happy quilt for Heather, to reflect her sunny personality.  These fabrics are called Soul Blossoms by Amy Butler, and the symbolic cream motifs are Friendship Stars.

She had a great sense of humour and was selflessly devoted to her girls. I'm blessed to have had many opportunities to spend with Heather these past 18 months during her illness.

We loved a good rummage in charity shops (she knew all the best ones), hours and hours in coffee shops (she was the best listener) and nights out at the flicks (even if she did nod off occasionally!).  And of course, we both shared a love of fabric and sewing.  She was even attending my classes until a few weeks ago (I finished the quilt she was working on and it was on her bed when she passed).

I will miss my lovely friend, and my heart is breaking for the 3 beautiful girls she leaves behind, on the eve of Mothers Day.

But we share the same faith, and while we said 'goodbye' on Monday, through love and tears, we both know that it is only 'farewell' until we see each other again in heaven.  And then we will have endless years of fun, frolics and friendship together!

Goodbye my friend.  You had courage, grace and dignity right to the very end.  See you on the other side.