I was very sad to learn Fiona Buxton died yesterday following her courageous battle with cancer.
Fiona shared a small part of her story in January in a fabulous post, Diagnosis: From Despair to New Life.
Testimony to how the internet can bring people together, Fiona and I were the only people we each knew, with a particular rare form of endometrial cancer. We never met in person but for several months enjoyed talking over cups of herbal tea via Skype, dressed in our sometimes messy and always comfortable clothes, bemoaning how we couldn’t have a fat slice of cake to go with it!
She has touched many lives throughout hers and mine all too briefly. I will always be inspired by her humour, determination and her willingness to face every turn with an open mind.
My heart goes out to her husband and children.
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Lisa Reiter - Sharing the Story 
June 25, 2014 at 4:20 pm
My condolences, Lisa. I hope she’s watching over you from somewhere beautiful x
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June 22, 2014 at 2:50 am
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dear friend Fiona. Hoping your positive memories will bring a little comfort to your grieving heart. Thoughts and prayers to you + her family / friends. (((((hugs)))))
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June 20, 2014 at 7:51 am
Thanks for sharing, Lisa, such a sad, sad loss; sad for her family, and sad for you. My heart goes out to you all. I’m certain your friendship gave her strength. Know that we are all thinking of you. We are here to listen if you wish to talk. xx
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June 19, 2014 at 11:06 pm
A lovely tribute, Lisa, to someone whose life crossed yours for such a short but meaningful time. Thank you for sharing this. My thoughts and good wishes are with you and Fiona’s family.
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June 19, 2014 at 10:09 pm
I’m sorry to hear this Lisa. My thoughts go out to Fiona’s family and also to you as you have lost a friend (and one you could wear those comfortable clothes in front of). Hugs to you and lots of love. ❤
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June 19, 2014 at 9:37 pm
What a beautiful friendship you were able to have over tea and skype; shared pain and determined living. It’s hard loosing the ones who’ve made us laugh, helped us up and cheered us on our walk in life. I never know quite what to say because words can’t replace the person. But my condolences to you and her family.
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June 19, 2014 at 5:56 pm
My condolences to you Lisa and my admiration. It is a small but touching tribute to mention Fiona here. And it inspired me to click on her post from January. The Internet brought you two together, but it also let me touch, just for a moment, the spirit of a brave and vibrant soul, and allowed her voice to speak to someone she had never met. Thanks for posting this.
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June 19, 2014 at 5:27 pm
I’m sorry for your loss Lisa, I can’t even imagine losing one of the few online lovelies that I have grown very fond of over the last couple of years and all of the interactions that we have had. Holding you, her and her family and friends in my thoughts and heart today.
Peace to you,
Morgan Dragonwillow
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June 19, 2014 at 5:23 pm
So sorry to read this Lisa. Hugs… x
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