She loved us all dearly as we loved her in return. A gentle and caring soul who I was blessed to meet thirty two years ago - she enriched my life. A wonderful mother to our boy William.
Christine has found the peace she needed and we all prayed she would find. God bless.
'There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved
Anita and John came to see Chris on the Monday or Tuesday (25/26 November) for the last time. Anita's visits meant everything to Chris. They talked in private about things that Chris couldn't talk to me about. They'd shout, get angry and cry together. Thank you Anita and John for the unfailing love that you showed Chris, William and myself.
In the last week, Chris knew that she was fading and she asked the Doctors "what will happen, will it be painful? 'It will be peaceful, pain and anxiety free' was their gentle reply. She asked to be more sedated I wept on Christine's chest when they left.
William at this point had been at home for a couple of weeks unable to study in Bath and wanting to be near his mum. He spent much of his days with me by Christine's side - a wonderful son.
21/11/2013 I did a drawing of Chris while she was asleep in the afternoon. I had for the last few weeks been able to read to Christine. We finished off 'longbourne'. I knew that the Chris had come back to me for a while as she enjoyed commenting on the book saying 'Jane Austen would have never said that ' what joy that gave me and her - we laughed about it. Chris had got a little way through 'The map that changed the world' I carried on reading this to her. I'd sit on the chair by the bed with my feet under the covers resting them against her, she would hold my feet. I felt confident that I would be able to read the remainder of the book to her.
19/11/2013 I got a larger TV for Chris to watch as she was struggling to see the existing TV. We'd watch Downton Abbey and Strictly - she would nod off sometimes and drop in and out. I'd be holding her hand or sitting on the bed by her side with my arms around her shoulder.
Following requests from Chris the gastric tube was removed around this time. Chris started to eat more and asked for the sedation to be reduced as she wanted to be more alert. A very strong willed person. Her intelligence and being in control of the situation meant everything to her.
11/11/2013 I got a new mobile for Chris but sadly she just couldn't get to grips with the touch screen. Not a problem Chris just used her old phone which she could operate with her eyes shut. She always worried about technology.
9/11/13 Today it was the Burley Fields firework display - a display we'd watched from Kidnappers Lane many times before. We moved Chris's bed by the window so she could see the display through the window. Chris was tired and slept a lot of the time but knew that the display was on.
8/11/13 Chris wanted to cut her nails so I got some new hairdressing scissors from Boots. I cut Christine's toe nails first but not short enough for Chris I'm afraid. Chris sat up in bed, leant forward and cut them herself - nice and short. Then she cut her finger nails - clippings flying everywhere. Chris never lost sight of daily tasks - cleaning her teeth, washing, dental flossing, cutting nails using deodorant.
24/10/2013 I did a drawing of Chris asleep - very peaceful.
We had precious times at Sue Ryder. Staff their brought Chris back to me for a short time - leaving me with precious memories. Nurses would prepare a hot bath for Chris and let me bathe her in private. They would let me get involved in her care. I'd stay overnight and they would bring me breakfast. Claire would run the bath, and Marvesh and Cilla would look after Chris at night. Lovely people
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