“I am broken-hearted at having to say goodbye so if it’s alright, we’ll say farewell instead. Mind each other. Be kind to each other and hold those you love close by”
they’re secretly enjoying being grim.
‘Instead, gravitate towards the light and laughter. Like a moth to a flame, remembering not to get your pretty wings burnt. You’ll like it better there, I promise.
‘Farewell and thank you, I am taking a bow. Until we meet again may all that is good and decent be yours.’
Bray Wanderers have added their voice to those of a host of Irish authors encouraging readers to buy Emma’s book and ensure it reaches number one in the charts. Her father Philip is club president and long-time sponsor.
‘Emma has been battling cancer for over 13 years,’ said the club in a statement.
‘In that time she has been an inspiration to thousands who face this disease, by raising awareness and giving advice which has saved, and will continue to save, many women’s lives.
‘She has done this with great good humour and grace, and has written 13 best-selling books which have made her much loved and admired.
‘If you cannot manage to get the book, please donate to the fight against breast cancer – text Cure to 50300. Emma is their proud ambassador.’
This newspaper had the pleasure of interviewing Emma a number of times over the past decade and her bright disposition, intelligence and warm welcome left a lasting impact.
She is the type of woman who makes a person feel at home. One might have blocked off half an hour for a meeting with her and still be chatting away after an hour or two.
Our thoughts are with Emma, her husband Cian, their children Sacha and Kim, and all of her family.