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I met Joan by chance when my sister was in the UBC hospital at the same time as Joan and they were room mates and they had such a great connection!They both broke their left shoulder and had the same first names, and the same horoscope, They shared stories of travel, life adventures what was on their hearts like a couple of school girls.
They discussed their funerals and what they wanted to have to celebrate their lives..that is how close and intimate they explored these issues.
They did crossword puzzles , mapped out all the places they travelled to and were united against the common enemies of the staff at UBC and spoke up for each other when the staff let them down, like when Joan needed personal care and was not able to physically help herself and rang the buzzer and the staff still sat and talked to each other and ignored the request of someone in need. I was blessed to have met her and how she always loved pretty dresses. When I saw her at Holy Family she looked so great in her civvies, she had to leave Arbutus Manor a pricey establishment because she had to be in a wheel chair. Not allowed at Arbutus. In it for the money.I am glad I met such a wonderful woman, she loved the CISL 650 Rock music and I loved to hear it. We were blessed to meet her and I hope to see her at the Pearly gates when I arrive. We will wear pretty dresses and eat chocolate and nuts and dance to the great music of the 60s 70s and 80s.Til we meet again. Love and miss you Joan.
Thursday September 21, 2017 at 2:14 am