My dear Edwina, there are no words that can describe the gaping hole you leave behind. You are supposed to still be here, you had so much life to live. I can’t believe I won’t hear your voice, or get to laugh with you anymore. It’s taken me ages to write this, I couldn’t seem to organize my thoughts into anything cohesive. To be honest, I’ve been a complete mess since the news of your passing. So here it goes, I hope I do you justice! You were an incredible mother and successful career woman who always stood firm for what you believed in and never wavered. You got people together, brought the best out in everyone and were a true friend, the kind you don’t come across often, the kind that had your back....always. You brought so much joy to everyone you met, your smile and energy lit up the room. You were clever, quick witted, compassionate and wise. You loved to laugh and had an amazing capacity to check in with people, despite the many miles between us you never forgot my birthday (or my kids birthdays) always sent a gift and a handwritten card. You loved Paul, Fraser and Isla, your Mum, Dad, sisters and brother above all. I’m lucky and so very grateful to have had the chance to know you and have you in my life. I actually don’t know what I’m going to do without you, you were such a rock when my Mum died, such a positive force. ❤️ I want you to know that your legacy lives on. In the short time you have been gone friendships that had dwindled, have rekindled and even some new friendships have been born. Friends of yours came together in different corners of the globe to remember you on your birthday. Stories, laughter and tears were shared. It warmed my heart to see that even in our sorrow and grief you are still guiding us all to support each other through this incredibly tough time. Ben wrote a song for you, I still struggle to listen to it without crying but it is helping me process the shock of losing you. I love and miss you Edwina 💞 I planted flowers for you in my garden which were promptly eaten overnight and when I woke in the morning I wanted to cry, but I laughed....it was you messing with me! Bon voyage my dear friend. We miss you so much! 😘