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“I may not have done anything outstanding or spectacular with my life – written a book or any great creative achievement but I have known such love and have loved people.

I am very blessed…”

 

Greta died peacefully in the early hours of June 18th 2008.

Her passing marked the end of an incredible, 30-month journey, during which many changes took place as we struggled to first cure, then manage the disease (soft-tissue cancer of the uterus /inter-uterine leiomyosarcoma ). After the first major surgery, followed by an intense course of chemo, we thought she was clear. But in September 2007 it came back and we knew then, that we had limited time.

Just keeping her huge flock of family, friends and loved ones informed threatened to become a full-time job in itself. So we started to use Facebook as a means of keeping everyone in touch in a manageable way. But it very quickly changed..

What began as a convenience soon became an essential outlet for her (and me), providing the means to express fully the range of challenges, emotions and issues that we were facing. It enabled everyone who followed it to share the journey, and we were all moved in some way. Cancer sufferers were able to draw some hope from her expression, while others began to think differently about relationships, life, time, illness, and their own mortality. Some got a better understanding of  the amazingly positive influence Prem Rawat’s work had on her life. All were inspired by her courage, honesty and love.

It seemed fitting to assemble those notes and provide a permanent home for them. I think of this website as a tribute to the awesome woman, wife, mother and friend she was. I hope it gives you a fraction of what she gave me. Your life will indeed be richer if it does, and her legacy of positivity, kindness and love will endure.

Steve Brenman

10th December 2008