That long awaited drink finally came on Thursday. It was postponed from Wednesday due to a heavy intake of antibiotics.

We cracked open a bottle of Bollinger (thanks Derek!) and raised a glass in Kaveh’s memory – the first time I’ve been able to do something to mark and mourn his passing.

Then I swigged back the champers and gave thought about all the fantastic things that I’ve still got; my family, Aileen, most of my health and a set of friends who have come through in the past week in a way I never thought possible.

Life could be worse, eh?

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