The beginning

Sun, warm temperatures for this time of year and hey - it all went downhill.
This is the Swimming Centre here but now , no-one is swimming.. It is being renovated during Covid 19.

John was contacted this afternoon by the Auckland Care home that his sister (in care there for 10 years after a debilitating stroke) had died.
The actual words brought me into tears. So much history, laughs, loves and sharing, has ended!
Thankful for: as above - laughs, loves and for a long time, actual neighbours!

[julia]

Oh that is sad Maggie and John.. The end of her suffering but happy memories..

[Maggiemae]

@julzmaioro We did have to say that - imagine - no voice, no being able to walk but full brain activity - for 10 years!

[Jane Martin]

Strokes are such cruel things. Sorry to hear your news.

[Maggiemae]

@janemartin thanks Jane - but this shot - blue skies and future pleasures help!

[Lou Ann]

Oh Maggie, I’m so sorry. You put a portrait on 365 of John’s sister, she was lovely.

[Diana]

So sorry to read this sad news, may she now at least rest in peace. A lovely peaceful shot and gorgeous blue sky.

[Mags]

Very sorry for your loss. It's a beautiful place. Hope it brings you joy soon!

[Babs]

So sorry to read your sad news. 10 years is so long for her to suffer, may she now be able to rest in peace.

[Beryl Lloyd]

So sorry Maggie, my condolences to both you and John . Always brings sadness as well as precious memories ! A lovely place - hope you may visit soon !

[Ann Williams]

So sorry for your loss. Sad times.

[Pigeons Farm]

So sorry Maggie to hear your sad news. Thinking of you both at this time. Keep treasuring those wonderful memories.

[gloria jones]

So very sorry your loss, Maggie...You and John take care.

[Bep]

Maggie, my condolences to both you and John. So sorry for your loss.

[tony gig]

Nice place.

[ChristineL]

Such sad news but good to have happy memories. Condolences to you both.

[katy]

How sad to lose a loved one. My sympathy to John and you both

Your photo has brilliant light and color

[Sarah Bremner]

Oh that's a difficult time for you all. No matter how well cared for it's not easy to reach that landmark in life.
But so had you have positive memories and happy times to keep things in balance.

[Pat Knowles]

Sincere condolences to you both Maggie....you will be sad for a life well loved!

[Maggiemae]

@happypat Thank you Pat - I'm grateful to have the memories!

[Maggiemae]

@beryl thank you, Beryl! At our age one must expect these sorts of events to happen. We are happy that she is no longer suffering!

[Phil Howcroft]

i like the beautiful vibrant colours maggie

[Nick]

So sorry for your loss Maggiemae. My condolences to you and John.

[Ron]

They certainly timed that badly!

[Helen Jane]

Oh I am so sorry for your loss. Hold on to those happy memories.