Shona's Letter To Raymond

I thought you'd like to read Shona's parting letters in full. This is what she wrote to Raymond.



My dearest Raymond,

How can I begin this letter knowing it means our time together is over?

Raymond, I'm sorry. So sorry to be leaving you this soon. But I now know they are right when they say it is better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all. I have always loved you. And I always will. Maybe this complete happiness is the sign that my time has come. Finally sorting things out with you made my life complete. What we have now couldn't get any better. It's perfect. But, Raymond, you have to know - wherever I go, wherever you go - my heart will always be with you.

I don't want tears. My funeral should be a celebration of my life. No dreary black coats and ties, I want people to wear their most beautiful clothes, to dress like they are going to the best party ever. Tell everybody if they feel a tear coming on just to think back to a good time they had with me - a giggle we enjoyed together. Remember to have a laugh yourself. And I want to be buried with my family on Barra. Beside Nanny and Pappa.

Promise me that you won't let your life end with mine. I want you to go out and show the rest of the world the Raymond that I know. Full of love, compassion, life. I am so proud of you. Now be proud of yourself.

Thanks for making me the happiest woman in the world.

Yours forever

Shona