farewell Bonnie....

Keren · Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 8:50 am Post subject: farewell Bonnie....

Yesterday morning I got devastating news one of my very close girlfriends had died!!!!....
Bonnie was the most remarkable,bright,flamboyant lady anyone could wish to meet, as you all know my dad is fighting a disease(will get results soon) and Bonnie has been a rock to me...even though we both have children with C.P. Bonnie has been there for me in last few weeks...she made me get dressed in a morning and get "my face on" and do my hair and she taught me how to be brave and strong for all my family!!!
and now she is gone....why and how we don't know yet....and behind her she leaves her "sophie" her beautiful 17 year old who survived this long because of her mum...."Bonnie was Sophie and Sophie was Bonnie" never have I seen such devotion as Bonnie gave Sophie...
Bonnie was separated from Sophies dad and now Sophie is left with her brothers who are devoted to her....but things will never be the same again for Sophie.
I have cried like I can't cry anymore and keep asking why....

I have been invited into school today for a coffee morning and its going to be so hard as usually there were 4 mums all together, usually laughing about someone (as you do!!) and today there will be 3 of us...

I will be so glad when 2007 comes...as this year I have lost one of my best friends and my friend lost her daughter. This isn't being written to upset any of you...its the circle I mix in...death unfortunately happens alot at Jacks school but to have 2 beautiful people in 6 weeks is too many!!...

Today I would like to remember :

Danni Shone aged 8 (battens Disease) and Bonnie Meeks my best mate.

best wishes
Keren.

elle · Account Deactivated

there are 2 new stars in the sky tonight....look up and remember... sleep well Danni and Bonnie....

Keren i know it is not the same but know you have all of us here if you need us...

xWendyx · Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 9:01 am Post subject:

oh Keren I just don't know what to say to you . You really are having such a hard time this year.

Remember you don't have to be brave all the time and it's ok to cry (I know how you put this 'strong, I'm ok' front on)

When you go into school today, celebrate Bonnie's life and the fact that you were lucky enough to have met her and be her friend. Remember all the good times.

((((BIG HUGS)))) you know where I am if you need me

RIP and God bless Bonnie and little Danni

PenelopePitstop · Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 9:01 am Post subject:

I'm so sorry Keren. Love and best wishes to you and your family.

Keren · Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 9:04 am Post subject:

Thanks elle and wendy....
Am in floods again....feel like going to bed and staying there until 1st January....but as you know the "show must go on" so in true Bonnie style I'll slap on the muck,get dressed up and smile for everyone...

thanks
Keren.

callyw · Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 9:25 am Post subject:

Oh Keren, I'm so sorry. I don't know what to say, what a terrible year for you. Our life experiences make us who we are, but so often they can be devastating to live through. People touch our lives for a reason, and you will have helped to make theirs a happy one in some small or large part. May they watch over you from on high, and help you to remember them with a smile.

Thinking of you and sending (((((hugs))))) and support from me and Asha
xxx

sarahjanep · Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 9:31 am Post subject:

So sorry to hear your news Keren. Stay strong. Sending you and all familys concerned love and hugs.

RIP Bonnie & Danni xxx

littlelab · Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 9:57 am Post subject:

I am so sorry, my deepest sympathy....Here is a beautiful poe, I found, I hope you don't mind but it came to me that it expresses the loss of a friend very well.

Light a Candle
by Paul Alexander

And I will light a candle for you.
To shatter all the darkness and bless the times we knew.
Like a beacon in the night
The flame will burn bright and guide us on our way.
Oh, today I light a candle for you.

The seasons come and go, and I'm weary from the change.
I keep on moving on, you know it's not the same.
And when I'm walking all alone
Do you hear me call your name?
Do your hear me sing the songs we used to sing?

You filled my life with wonder, touched me with surprise,
Always saw that something special deep within your eyes.
And through the good times and the bad,
We carried on with pride.
I hold onto the love and life we knew.

And I will light a candle for you.
To shatter all the darkness and bless the times we knew.
Like a beacon in the night
The flame will burn bright and guide us on our way.
Oh, today I light a candle for you.

_Den_ · Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 10:05 am Post subject:

Oh Keren,

I really dont know what to say, only that we are here for you. You have been through so much in last few month and have managed to stay strong. Remeber is ok to cry, and to grieve you best friend. Please pass my love on to Sophie and all off bonnie's family
Take care Karen
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Rest in peace Bonnie

annj · Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 12:30 pm Post subject:

Oh Keren i'm so sorry to hear your sad news, Ive only just read your post had to go to church this morning for Steph's school Christmas Carol Services.

You have been so supportive to me in the last few weeks and now its mine turn to be there for you, this is all you need now.

You and me will definitely have to have a bet 2007, things will start to look up, it HAS too.

Let me know when the furneal will be so that I can be with you in sprint and mind. Hold in there dear friend, together we will get you through this.

Thinking of you, Simon, Sam, Jack and Alife and sending lots of best wishes.

Ann, Steve, Steph and Kimmy