Last night, my friend and colleague and cancer trailblazer, Sharon North, passed away in palliative care, with her family loving her and her husband, Karl, who's a man of such good and lovely stuff, by her side. She was 40 years old.
It's ridiculously unfair. I'm angry about it. But I'm trying to force my head into Parisian thoughts. Sharon wanted to go there, but she never got the chance. So I'll cross the Pont-Neuf for her, sip a chocolat at Les Deux Magots and sail a little boat across the pond at the Jardin des Tuileries.
Sharon, you were part of the reason I was able to attack my own c-monster with such vigour and I could never thank you enough for that. You shared your story with such honesty, sharp writing, humour, and neverending spirit and I'll miss you and think of you always.
- Carissa
I'm so sorry babe. Sending you a big, tight squeeze. xoxo
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers will be with her family. How especially tragic when one is taken so young. Blessings to you Carissa and I hope you see Paris before too long, your friend will love that :-). - Maggi xx
ReplyDeleteWhen your dad and I are in Paris in the fall we will take some time to think of Sharon - now that her earthbound ties are gone we will look for her amongst the happy faces of the people of Paris. Perhaps we will see her there.
ReplyDeleteAw, so sorry to hear this Carissa. She sounds like a wonderful strong woman who helped many people. Bless her. diane xo
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