This is long overdue, but I would just like to say a few words of thanks for those who have helped me and Megumi over the past few months. To our families - thanks for helping us through this testing time. I know you have all been trying to deal with Rosie's death yourselves, and I really appreciate the kindness and support you have given us. Stay strong.
Obviously, our friends in Japan have been great. No naming names, but to anyone who has called, or sent an email, or just come round to see us. Thanks - we have really needed you all. That goes the same for friends outside of Japan as well. Again, many people have sent their love and support by email, by snail mail (still exists, apparently!), and we have had a few well-timed phone calls as well. To those who only know me and Megumi and Rosie through this page, hopefully we can meet some day so we can say thanks in person.
To the people at my company, we really appreciate everything. Everyone has been very kind and patient with me while I have been going through some pretty tough days.
I would also like to thank Anne Widdecombe for her support. Anne is a politician, a British MP, who was contacted by my Mum to see if she could help in any way when it became clear that Rosie was getting weaker. Ultimately, there was nothing Anne or anyone else could do to help our baby, but she certainly spent a lot of time trying to help us, and we are extremely grateful for her efforts.
Finally, I would like to thank heart surgeon Dr Ryo Aeba and all the other nurses and doctors who cared for Rosie at Keio University Hospital in Tokyo. Their efforts were truly Herculian. I could never do the job those men and women do, and they have my utmost respect. Ultimately, despite all their hard work, they were not able to save Rosie. Rather than see this as any failure on their part, Megumi and I believe that this was fate. Somehow, in some way, it was meant to be. Rosie was needed elsewhere, and we like to think that she is still smiling, and making others happy in her new resting place.
Megumi and I are healing slowly, but it will take some time. Any help we can get with that process is gratefully received.
G + M, with RK watching over our shoulders : )
Posted by Gary at October 22, 2004 03:16 PMGary and Megumi
I can't believe two months have passed already, I think about you both everyday and keep a wee eye on this site to see how you both are doing. I'm glad to see that the two of you are holding on strong to each other and I know that you will finally be able to make some sense out of all of this pain. Both K and I send our love and kisses.
Fi
Gary and Megumi,
we just bumped into our mutual mate, Andrew in Tokyo and we talked about Rosie.
You must know we all hope and wish the best for youse 2,
Dave and Amy
Posted by: dave at October 31, 2004 06:09 PM