The enormity of losing a loved one, a friend, is only surpassed by the haplessness one feels that they did not hear or recognise those faint cries for help…
Six years have now passed since we lost a very dear friend, a sister, a daughter.
Marion, one of four Fawthrop girls and Janet’s sister, suffered greatly from a terrible affliction called Meniere’s disease. Tragically, just ahead of her 50th birthday the pain of Meniere’s, which had come and gone throughout her life, became far too much to bear any longer and she sought the refuge, the comfort of another world where she could be freed from the bondage of the pain it caused her.
In those early times following Marion’s passing we all shed many tears, and a day never passes where Marion isn’t still a part of our lives, a casual smile here, your mind’s eye seeing her dressed up in all her finery.
Marion loved to dress up, to party.
And still, there are those moments where the tears well in our eyes…
Please take the time to understand the suffering that people afflicted with Meniere’s experience, and if you are able, please support either the Australian Meniere’s Research Foundation, or perhaps locate one in the country you live in.
Personally, I take great comfort knowing that wherever Marion is, she will be dressed to the ‘nines, holding court, a small glass of champagne in one hand, and a packet of fags in the other. It wouldn’t be any other way – and crikey, ain’t that the truth…
Baz, The Landy…
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What a beautiful post Marion! She definitely had one of those smiles that would light up a room! Sorry for your loss of such a beautiful soul.
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So very sad, I lost a special friend three month ago and I cry each day. She was Australian and we met through blogging.
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But forward we must all move, whilst remembering those who are no longer with us…
Baz
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Baz-Man, I missed this post, somehow … My heart goes out to all of you who were a part of Miss Marion’s life … Your post, and your words, communicate clearly your loss and your soulful sadness. I believe it takes courage to remember, to allow one’s self to feel the grief. Peace to you and yours. T
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Sorry for your loss, even though it happened a couple of years ago, it’s still tough because we miss having them around to share things with…sending you good vibes my friend.
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How very tragic and sad, so very sorry for your loss. When people leave your life like this there is nothing and no-one that can ever fill that empty spot, it’s a cliche, but they will be missed forever 😦
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How very sad for all of you. I am sorry.
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Hi Baz, any departure like this is tragic and a loss of all the potential more years might bring. 50 is very young after all! Keep sharing – it helps us all.
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Thanks Bruce for the support…
And, thanks for touching base as I didn’t realised you wrote the Pickled Eel…
Baz
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I understand and I am so sorry !
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This was a heart wrenching post, Baz. I’m so sorry you lost your friend, and that she went through so much pain. Thank you for bringing attention to this through the memory of your friend. ❤
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A terrible disease that many suffer from, often in silence… Thanks!
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Thinking of you all xxxx
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Thanks 🙂
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I’m sorry to hear of your loss, Baz. Marion sounded like a joy to be around. Even though time may pass, it’s nice to know that the memories of our loved ones will always live on.
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Thanks Jen, for sure, we will never forget Marion…
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You, Janet and her family are in our thoughts and prayers. I will plant some perennials here for Marion on our farm, a tradition I started here many years ago when someone tells me of the loss of a loved one. There are many such little gardens here, all with their own stories. One reblooming daylily garden was started for a young girl, when her Aunt told me how her niece had died. She had committed suicide after being bullied. Walking by that barrel of lilies reminds me daily of the importance of being kind to others. As you say, there are no ordinary lives, no ordinary people. We are all riders on this beautiful, bright blue gem of a planet sailing through space, one family under the stars. We feel your loss, and your pain.
My husband’s father suffered from Meniere’s. He eventually succumbed to brain cancer in his 50s.
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That is lovely, thanks Lavinia, Janet and her mother will be touched by that kind gesture…
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Condolences to you and Janet and the rest of the family. Simply tragic.
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so sad.
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We miss her greatly, the life of the party!
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always the brightest stars… 😦
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You made me cry at work (thanks for getting me caught for not staying on task).. and also I wanted to tell you that the link was “suspsended”, whatever that means. I wanted to read more about Meniere’s Disease, and I would hope others will want to as well. What a beautiful smile, and I love her art tree.
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Thanks!
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