Mar 07, 2021
Some sad news
Many of my long time readers have heard about my dear friend Libby. I have known her for over 49 years. We met while we were in nursing school back in 1971. It was shortly after nursing school that it was discovered that Libby had MS. That never stopped her as she remained fiercely independent. We have been in touch with each other ever since we graduated. In fact each time we travelled south we would stop and visit and again on our way home from Mexico. I have posted many photos of Libby over the years. The last time I saw Libby was in November, 2019. We had arrived in Lake Havasu, where she wintered. When I could not get her on the phone I knew that something was wrong and immediately called the hospital and discovered that she was a patient. She had just had a fall which resulted in significant injuries. Colin and I spent the next few days helping to arrange for her medical flight back to Edmonton as well as advise some of her closer friends as to what had transpired. I also went through her home and managed to gather all that she needed as well as a few items she had forgotten. Sadly she had hoped for one more visit in Arizona to wrap up her affairs but that was not to be. In the end Libby succumbed to an aggressive cancer. I am feeling somewhat empty, just knowing that she is not there at the end of the phone. Fortunately she is reunited with her partner and her three service dogs and of course her parents.
These were my last two days with her, click here and here. Just re reading these past two posts have brought tears. Because of all of our mechanical problems we could not stay plus Libby was to be transferred back to Canada the next day. There was not much more we could do. Once back in Edmonton she was eventually put into a continuing care unit at the very hospital that we graduated from. Sadly she was unable to use her computer ( so she no longer was able read my blog which she so enjoyed – she loved traveling with us via the internet ) nor was she able to dial a phone without someone helping her. Fortunately I had a long conversation with her a few weeks before she passed.
Libby you will be forever missed. I will see you again, oh what a reunion we will have. Love you.
Our last visit with her at her home in March of 2019. Yes those are tears on my eyes. It was always so difficult to say goodbye. We did get many of her favourite things into our RV to bring back to Edmonton for her. We each received a special memento from Libby that day that will be treasured. More photos of that visit on the March 26, 2019 post.
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Contessa out hearts go out to you over the loss of Libby. May your memories bring you warmth and peace in the days to come. We all will walk her path one day.
It is so hard to lose a dear friend and as we are getting older that seems to happen more often. We have wonderful memories to enjoy until we can greet them again. Hugs Contessa. Love on your babies. They help the heart feel better.
Condolences in the the loss of your long time friend Libby. Such an inspiration her life was. So sorry.
Thank you Kathy and for remembering her.
My condolences to you for losing your good friend. So sad that you were not able to see her again but at least you were able to speak to her. She had a tough life and I am sure your friendship meant a lot to her.
Thank you. To us her life was difficult but she just accepted it and moved forward. She was a very strong lady.
Contessa and Colin,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have often wondered what had happened to Libby after you and Colin left her in Mexico. The two of you did all that you could for her and were wonderful for doing all that you did. Libby will live on in the hearts that knew her.
God bless.
Catheline
Actually we left her in the hospital in Lake Havasu, shortly before we headed down to Mexico. She had so many who cared about her, I even had a new blog reader in Edmonton who offered to go visit her in the hospital weekly for me. Of course Covid changed all of that.
Oh Contessa how sad, my thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Our deepest Condolences for the loss of your dear friend.
Be Safe.
I am sorry about your friend. Simply put Cancer sucks.
Ohhh Contessa, my heart breaks for your loss! It is so sad and I’m with you in love and sending hugs and kisses to you both!
I too, lost a dear friend 2-14 this year, of 42 years… It leaves a huge gaping hole in the heart… We had many, many visits, phone calls, texts (she lived in Iowa) it is just ? sad , but, oh the memories!!!
Hugs to you, so very sorry for your loss.
Oh — So very very sorry. My sympathies to you, her other friends and her family.
So sorry for your loss.
Sending a big hug.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of such a cherished Friend! Life can be so hard at times! You do have some wonderful memories and we are connected to the story because we took some of her things with us back to Alberta the first time we met.
Thank you Sharon. Libby was so appreciative of you doing that delivery.
Aaah just read your blog and so very sorry for your loss. Love and hugs
Hard to lose a freind of so many years. Witnesses to our lives….as we are to theirs.
Contessa, so very sorry for your loss; sending prayers of comfort and peace. I had thought of Libby just last week and wondered about her health. How sad to lose a friend of so many years.
Thank you fo having her in your thoughts.
So sorry to hear about the loss of your friend
Sorry to hear about your friend. Always hard to lose a dear friend. Hugs.
Contessa, I totally feel your pain and am so sorry about your friend Libby!! I know she will always be in your heart and your memories! I lost my good friend, Holly, a year ago, on March 17, 2020, and still think of her every day!!
Love and hugs to you!!!
Thank you and sorry for the loss of Holly.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I always loved reading your stories of your visits.
Thank you.I really appreciate this comment. It means a lot to me and to Libby wherever she is. We always did have fun visits.