Story
<p><span style="color: #333399;">My husband Mike died of Cancer, aged 39. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333399;">Given that he could do nothing to change his fate, we eventually enlisted the help of St Peter's Hospice, Bristol, so that he could be in charge of the way that he died. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333399;">He died at home, and if he had to die, no matter how heart-breaking it was, it was critical that he did it his way, under his terms...</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333399;">St Peter's were priceless. Somehow we made it through various levels of Dantean hell. I am still not quite sure how. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333399;">You think that it's over when they die, but the truth is it is only just beginning. I have no doubt that the retaining of my sanity over the years, is in part due to the fact that together St Peter's and our family could play out his final weeks the way Mike wanted.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333399;">Nietzsche said "That which doesn't kill us makes us stronger". Maybe... I have come to terms with what has happened, but I'll never like it. I am lucky enough to have met many wonderful people along the way, who have re-taught me how to dream. Everest was one of our dreams. And now I am going...</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333399;">Time does heal. Loved ones remain in your heart forever. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333399;">Time waits for no man, and so it is time to embrace all that Life offers. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333399;">It will be the 10th anniversary of Mike's death whilst I am on this trek. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333399;">To Mike, and to all those who have died before their time, this is for you.</span></p>
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