It's been a funny kind of day.
The first half was so pleasant.
Adoring Husband and I had breakfast overlooking the ocean at a little cafe called Olivers at Mooloolaba. Fabulous coffee, good food and very friendly service.
Then we did some window shopping along the Esplanade.
A bit of grocery shopping and a new book to keep Adoring Husband out of my hair for a little while.
But then the mood changed.
Unfortunately, this afternoon when I checked my emails, I received bad news about the amazing gentleman that I met back in July. He rated a special mention in my blog that day ...
http://agechallengedrqqzy.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/funny-how-life-happens.html
... today, his wife informed me that his brain tumour has continued to grow and he is no longer responsive. It is just a matter of time before his body completely shuts down and he passes away.
Such sad news.
So today, I am grateful to have met Fergie when I did. Before his stroke and before the diagnosed brain tumour.
He was larger than life and I'm so glad I got to spend a little time with him and learn a little something about the man before he left this earth.
He had so much energy and his excitement and enthusiasm for his massive shell collection and his fabulous garden was contagious.
His presence was just a fleeting moment in my life but his effect on me was overwhelming, even for that fleeting moment.
This is the last photo I took of him after his first surgery for the tumour and while he was in Maryborough Hospital.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8052465066/in/photostream
I will always remember that twinkle in his eye. Such a cheeky man.
Thanks Fergie for inviting me into your life and sharing a little bit of yourself with me.
Nite all.
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