Friday, August 22, 2025

RIP LORRAINE

 



19 August: Unfortunately I arrived in Australia ONE HOUR TOO LATE on Tuesday night.

Rest in peace

Lorraine

1957 - 2025

My sister lost her battle and peacefully passed away, just as I landed in Brisbane on Tuesday night.

My flight was delayed by an hour, meaning I didn't get to her in time.

Fate. I wasn't meant to be with her when she passed away.

I have been staying with her daughters and grandchildren for the past few days.

It has been incredibly comforting being here with her family and closest friend, Aliesha. We have all been hanging out, sharing meals, shopping, playing with the little kids and dogs etc.  

Until then... I will try not to do much more shopping! I don't want to pay for excess baggage! πŸ€£πŸ˜…πŸ˜Š

ONWARD...

Since writing that, I have now booked my flight ✈️  home.

I'm going home on Sunday afternoon.  

Today has been spent doing bugger all. Some grocery shopping. A walk  down the road. Everyone's been doing their own thing... hair cuts and colours. Rowena did ELEVEN LOADS OF WASHING at the laundromat just to get it all done! 

We have been treated to homemade burgers by Aleisha for dinner.

Photo pending....

ABOVE:  That's was an amazing burger!!!   Thank you so much Aleisha,  you did bloody well  feeding everyone such a feast. 

I am signing off for the day now.

Catch ya tomorrow.

NITE NITE.


33 comments:

  1. Rip Auntie Lorraine xx
    #LacyπŸ’™πŸ’œπŸ•Š

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  2. Anonymous4:47 PM

    Sorry for your loss, Chris. Glad you went anyway. The rest of the family will appreciate your being there. Hugs xx Colleen

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  3. Anonymous5:15 PM

    Sending Sympathy. Sometimes there are no words ❤️

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  4. Anonymous5:15 PM

    Margaret

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  5. Anonymous5:25 PM

    Oh Chris, she is at peace now and the family can make the arrangements and move forward. But Lorraine obviously enjoyed having your company. And the kids needed your support. You are 😍 kj

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  6. Anonymous5:32 PM

    So tough. Your sister knows you were thinking of her the whole time. Bless her and your family. I hope you feel some peace soon. Be kind to yourself.

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  7. Kiwionholidays5:41 PM

    πŸ’πŸŒΉπŸŒΉπŸŒΉ❣️xxx

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  8. Condolences to everyone. What a lovely area your family lives in

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  9. Awww sorry for your loss and sending hugs, to you and Lorraine’s family.

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  10. Oh my gosh. It's terrible living so far away from loved ones. Thankfully you got to spend time with your dear sister before she passed. May you live long and be comforted with the happiest of memories of your life together.

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  11. I am sorry you were not there when she passed but I am sure this time with the family has been very healing for all of you ❤️

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  12. Anonymous6:41 PM

    My condolences to all x
    Robyn

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  13. Anonymous7:08 PM

    Sending thoughts and love to you all. Paula xx

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  14. Anonymous8:02 PM

    So sorry to hear of your sisters passing Chris, A shame you didnt get there in time but at least you did get to spend some quality time with her on your previous visit so you will have those precious memories to hold on to. Safe travels home on Sunday.

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  15. Anonymous8:28 PM

    So sorry to hear your sad news. It’s lovely that you are spending time with her family. Catriona

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  16. Anonymous8:56 PM

    So sorry for your loss Chris. Kym/Oz

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  17. Very sad news Chris. I'm sure Lorraine would have appreciated that you had spent time with her recently, and also that you were able to be there supporting the rest of her loved ones over the last few days. Thinking of you all.

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  18. Sending you love . The photo with the pink cuddly has so much beautiful meaning. Hugs my friend. X

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  19. Anonymous12:46 AM

    Sorry for your loss. However I’m glad that you were able to spend some time with Lorraine and now with her family. Thinking of you all.

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  20. Anonymous1:08 AM

    So sorry for the loss of your sister. It was nice you spent time with her recently. Gigi

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  21. (((Hugs))) JO.

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  22. Terribly sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.

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  23. Anonymous2:46 AM

    So terribly sorry to hear this sad news. I am glad you were able to be with her on your previous visit and now to be able to spend good quality time with her children and their families. Sending my deepest condolences. Ky Girl

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  24. So so sorry Chris for your loss. I'm so glad you were able to spend time together on your first visit. ❤️πŸ’

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  25. Anonymous3:37 AM

    Oh, my dear friend, I am so sorry to hear your sister has passed away. Such a lovely picture of your sister; she and I born same year. I am glad you got to be there last week and have that precious time with her and her children & families. Precious time together. Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family at this sad time. Thinking of you all, sending my love to you, and hugs of comfort to you all. Dawn P. Albany, GA USA

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  26. I'm so glad that you have family there and you are all comforting each other. That burger looks amazing!

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  27. I am sorry for your loss. It is nice that you are able to spend time with Australia family.
    It will be a meaningful time for all of you.
    That burger is a beauty....

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  28. Anonymous8:57 AM

    I am so very sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is too damn hard. Please take care of yourself.

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  29. So sorry for your loss. Safe travels home.

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  30. Anonymous9:29 AM

    Behind again. I am so sorry for your loss, I can tell that you were on close to your sister. She would be pleased that you were there for her kids. Sending you much loveπŸ’”

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  31. Sincere condolences on the loss of your sister. Take care.

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