<p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Christine's Journey</span></em></p> <p>Mums journey began 12 years ago when she was diagnosed with PBC&nbsp;it remained stable for many years with medication&nbsp;during a routine check up in August 2010 she was advised that her liver was failing further and that a liver transplant would be the next consideration.&nbsp;</p> <p>In February of this year mums liver deteriorated significantly and&nbsp;was referred to the liver transplant in Edinburgh&nbsp;unfortunately mum was not a suitable candidate for transplant due to other medical factors.&nbsp; We were advised at this time that mum's condition had changed from chronic to acute and that nothing else could be done.</p> <p>Mum was hospitalised from February this year until she sadly passed away&nbsp;on June 15th 2011, apart from May 20th when she was allowed pass from hospital to attend my wedding looking her best as always,&nbsp;which was a wish and dream for her and my family.</p> <p>Mum brightened up many rooms with&nbsp;her smile and personaility she was an inspiration to us all, we are all so proud of her, &nbsp;the fight, determination&nbsp; and courage she demonstrated on a daily basis was unbelievable.&nbsp; She&nbsp;will be sadly missed by all the people who's lifes she touched, many gaps are left but you will never be forgotten.</p> <p>She was our best friend, love you always mum</p> <p>Your family xx</p> <p>So please dig deep and donate now.</p>