good morning all. all of your messages of good wishes and support are very much appreciated. I spoke to my friend again this morning, she is fine. They are awaiting toxicoligy (?sp) reports for her sister but she is certain from the letter her sister left and what they found that she took sleeping tablets. The police have had to be involved which she found a bit shocking but they are satisfied that she took her own life and my friend said they were very kind and helpful. The feeling in her family is that although they wish they could have done more for her, she is where she wants to be. they must be very selfless people who obviously loved her very much. My friend will be staying up in Newcastle until after the funeral which will probably be Friday. Her BIL's family are equally devestaed by what has happened and they are staying with them. He was from there. As for my own sister, She informs me that she has written me a letter as she feels that email is'nt the appropriate method of communication for us. She is back in Saudi though so I've already been waiting over a week for her letter. I am scaring the postman everyday by leaping out at him asking if there is anything for me. The synic in me hopes she hasn't just said that to buy herself more time or so that she can pretend it got lost in the post.I will let you know. I have been chatting with my very best friend about all this and she has also said what a good friend i am. It humbles me to know that people think that about me. You lot on here can definatly say the same about yourselves. You have taken the time in your busy hectic lives to offer me support and comfort. You didn't have to, but you did. what a great bunch of girlies you are. Even though i don't know any of you properly yet it is lovely to know that in this big bad world there are still loads of people who really care about others. Thanks ladies, I salute you. Much love and respect. Barb XXXXX
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