Joining in with Sunday Sevens – the brainchild of Nat at Thread and Bobbins.
This week has, to coin a cliché, been a rollercoaster. Last Saturday we headed into deepest Cornwall for a week’s holiday. The weather was kind and I was having a fabulous time, until Thurs afternoon, when I got news a dear dear friend had passed away that morning.
I was absolutely heart broken. As I took photos on Friday, I thought they were just for me and I wouldn’t be sharing anything this week on Sunday Sevens – I didn’t want to and it wasn’t right to celebrate my week when something so awful had happened. But over the last few days friends have reminded me of the wonderful things they too remembered about our friend and happy times we shared. Through them I’ve remembered that while it’s important to allow ourselves to unashamedly grieve, it’s also important for us to also make sure we think about the happy and always be grateful for the positive in our lives.
So, whilst I’m not feeling so happy right now, I’m sharing my week’s happy photos. I’d also like to say thank you to all my wonderful friends, past and present, real world and virtual, for being part of my life and making it rich and happy. Thank you.
Levant mine…
Porth Kidney Beach..
Dartmoor Creative 
Oh, Bekki, I am so sorry to hear you lost your friend. I know how devastating that is. And while you will miss her always, it will get easier to think of her and be happy. She is still with you, I am sure of it.
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Thank you. I hoe she is and already feel she is at times. She wasn’t one for anyone making a fuss about her, so I can already hear her telling me not to blub 🙂
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You go ahead and blub if you need to. It does help. She won’t mind.
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🙂 xx
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I’m so sorry to hear about your friend. Was it unexpected? It’s good that you have friends in common as you will have lots of good memories between you and sharing them will make you feel a little less sad.
I notice one of your photos is of Mousehall. Is that the same village as Mousehole? I remember a lovely children’s book called ‘The Mousehole Cat’ featuring the famous stargazy pie.
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Thank you. It wasn’t, but she had such an awful diagnosis five years ago and really kicked cancer’s butt, I wanted to believe she could beat it forever. Sorry, dyslexic spelling – or maybe computer correcting. Yes, Mousehole and I know the book 🙂
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A bitter sweet week. So important to celebrate what has been but to continue to be grateful always for what we have. Thanks for reminding me of this.
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Thank you and thank you for reaffirming I’m doing the right thing 🙂
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So sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. I hope feeling her next to you at Logan’s Rock gave you some comfort. You’re right though, life is for celebrating, so don’t feel guilty for sharing your otherwise happy week with us.
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Thank you 🙂 xx
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I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad for you that you have happy memories to hold of your friend and that you were in such a beautiful place when you received the news. Condolences to you, dear Bekki.
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Thank you Robyn 🙂 xx
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So sorry to hear about your friend. Glad you were able to share these photos though.
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Thank you 🙂
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Dear Bekki, I am so sorry about your friend’s passing. You take good care of yourself. Thank you for sharing the pictures, they are a good reminder to cherish the time we do have. Xo
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Thank you 🙂 xx
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I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your friend. Thank you for still sharing your photo’s. It looks like a beautiful trip away xxx
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Thank you. Yep, the trip would have been perfect otherwise.
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Bekki, I’m so sorry to read about the passing of your dear friend, I’m sure she leaves a big gaping hole with many family and friends alike and can appreciate how hard it was for you to go ahead with your post! xx
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Thanks lovely. Yes, beyond my own grief I keep thinking of how incredibly hard this is for her family. xx
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Incredibly hard I’m sure. But, I bet your friend wouldn’t have wanted her family or friends to stop their own lives either! In time, I hope you will all find it easier to remember the good and special times spent with her and laugh once more to keep those memories alive 😉
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Thank you. You’re right and it’s one foot in front of the other until the path becomes easier.
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Remembering all the good times and happy memories, as well as knowing your friend is no longer suffering xx
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So sorry to hear about your friend. Your trip away looks idylic and it looks like it did Hicks the world of good.xx
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Thank you. Yes, it was lovely and I realise now I haven’t mentioned Hick’s, but he had a lovely time – apart from the cottage seemed to be aggravating his allergies somewhat – he was really lively and bouncy given his age. Best he’s been for weeks 🙂
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New places can do that to a dog ~ give them a new leese of life.:)x
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You’re right, he’s always loved variety – but unfortunately there’s only so many different walks you can take him on in his home area. Let’s just hope he’s brought his new lease of life back with him.
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So sorry to hear of the loss of your friend but glad you managed your Sunday seven and had a lovely holiday. Take care xxx
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Thank you. Hope you liked the photos. Meant to ring today, but didn’t get there. Will ring tomorrow xx
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I’m so sorry for the loss of your dear friend, Bekki. I lost my bestie four years ago and still miss her everyday. Know that it will get easier with time; however you will always feel her loss. If your friend was anything like mine, she would probably kick your behind for grieving too long. Big Hugs!
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Thanks Paula. Sorry to hear you lost your friend. Hugs right back at ya!
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I sort of knew your friend in a vague social media way, so my timelines have been filled with memories of her – some sad, some trying to remember the good times. She’ll be very much missed xx
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Thanks Mary. Yes, she made a huge positive impact on many people’s lives. xx
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I am so sorry for your loss, it is hard when someone dear to us is gone. bless you x
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Thank you 🙂
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Sending you warm hugs to keep you company. 🙂 Thinking of you.
Great photos, and thank you for sharing. Take care and take it easy. Catch up with you and the family again soon. xx
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Thank you 🙂 x
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Sorry to hear about your friend, I hope you can find comfort in happy memories. Your holiday photo’s in Cornwall took me back, we used to holiday in St. Ives when I was younger and I absolutely love that part of the country. Thanks for sharing your lovely pictures.
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Thank you.
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