Evening in South Island.  by happypat

Evening in South Island.

The Rangitata River.

I had a shock yesterday as one of my good friends died very suddenly.
She had been to our hairdressers an hour before me, walked home & her husband found her collapsed on the kitchen floor when he came in from a bike ride.
He rang me last night. We had seen the ambulance go past never thinking it would be anyone we knew.
I sit behind Pat & Kevin in church….they have no family & he will be bereft.

It’s shocked me so much….the unexpectedness of it. She was only 72…… life is very fragile sometimes.

We must treasure every day.
Beautiful image ❤️

So sorry for your sudden loss 💔 Reminded me of my friend Chris. She went into the kitchen to make a cup of tea and died. She had an aneurysm and no one knew before it happened. I remember her husband’s shock. Sending my love and prayers to you and your friend xxx
May 8th, 2024  
@casablanca Thank you Casa, sounds very similar…..a PM will be needed. You will know how we feel. X
May 8th, 2024  
So sorry for the loss of your friend. A lovely capture. Fav 😊
May 8th, 2024  
Oh what a sad story and such a ahock! Your picture is fabulous, so mysterious and atmospheric!
May 8th, 2024  
Oh Pat that is so sad.. A shock for everyone.. Hugs to you.. 💕
May 8th, 2024  
Beautiful scene, but I'm so sorry to hear about your friend, such a shock for you all and her poor husband. So true, need to make the most of every moment.
May 8th, 2024  
A very beautiful scene, Pat. I have every sympathy with you all as It was a similar scenario with our daughter, Clare, found collapsed in hospital grounds. We got the news by phone from the police in Glasgow the next morning at 7 a.m. just two years ago now.
May 8th, 2024  
@quietpurplehaze I can imagine Hazel but so much worse as it was your beloved daughter. You would never get over that but hopefully begin to accept it but never forget!
May 8th, 2024  
@boxplayer @julzmaioro @busylady @carolmw
Thank you so much for your kind thoughts. Although we are all shocked her family will be just devastated. Xx
May 8th, 2024  
wow this is so beautiful Pat , sorry to read about your friend
May 8th, 2024  
What a terrible shock for you. I am sure it is a perfect way to go for your friend so suddenly but not so good for all her family and friends.

A friend of ours died suddenly a while ago, we saw him at the shopping centre, had a chat, he said he was going home to finish painting a door in his house and as he took the door off its hinges he collapsed and died.
May 8th, 2024  
Such a spectacular evening scene and colours - love the glistening on the water .
But oh, Pat what a shock and terrible news to hear about your friend's unexpected death. - so devastating for all the family and friends !
May 8th, 2024  
Love the blues, the birds and the curve of the river here!
“Life is full of grief, to exactly the degree we allow ourselves to love other people.” Applies to pets as well!
May 9th, 2024  
Beautiful
May 9th, 2024  
Gorgeous!
May 9th, 2024  
Such a shame to hear your news and such a shock when someone appears fit and well.
May 9th, 2024  
So very sorry to hear of your friend’s unexpected passing. What a terrible shock! So true- life is so fragile!
May 9th, 2024  
So sorry to hear about your friend. Life can be so fragile, and you just never know what's around the corner. The suddenness of a death like that is always shocking and she was so young too. :-(
May 9th, 2024  
@maggiemae So true!
May 9th, 2024  
A beautiful scene. So sorry to read about your friend. Sudden death like that is never easy for those left behind, but I tend to think it’s the best way for the person.
May 9th, 2024  
Lovely photo but so sorry to read about your friend. Very shocking for everyone. 😢
May 12th, 2024  
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