Just prior to going to the Jordan holiday, we learnt that a close family friend was diagnosed with an inoperable Cancer!

Cancer is such a cruel illness, and we knew that it had already advanced, but we felt helpless.

We went away and returned in mid-November, and my mum and dad were able to keep in touch with developments - but things went south very quickly over the last couple of weeks. We finally learnt that the good lady passed away early on 24th November!

She was such a great lady, they are a great family and are very good friends to my family and I - they have done so much for us, provided help, advice and personally I have learnt so much from them. They have been wonderful.

The funeral and "celebration of life" service was held in Glynde earlier today - it was an intimate and very heartwarming session and it was good seeing sooo many of her friends and family. We were very lucky that the thaw had started, so we all managed to find out way down to the Church without incident.

So Janet, RIP, you have been dear to my heart and that of the family - and we will miss you dearly - BUT we will always remember the good times!!