Just after I wrote tonight's episode of Bike, I phoned Gabi, who likes to hear them before I post them and frequently makes useful comments. Tonight, Gabi didn't sound very well, and said she was going to lay on the bed and would phone me back in a few minutes. I waited half and hour and she hadn't called back and when I tried calling her, no answer.
A few weeks ago, as if by premonition, she gave me her next door neighbour's number - I called them and after some confusion over key safe numbers, they managed to gain access to Gabi's house in rural Oxfordshire.
Their initial suggestions do not sound good, and Gabi is seriously ill or even beyond that, I have a horrible feeling she has passed on.
Please hold her in your thoughts for all the work she's done for the writers on this site, especially me. She is a dear friend and I hope pulls through this, but I have my doubts. As soon as I know anything concrete, I'll post it here.
Thank you,
Angharad.
Comments
Oh Crap
I really do hope it's not seriously nasty or even the worst. Positive vibes in the ether.
Kristina
praying for Gabi
I hope and pray she is okay.
"Treat everyone you meet as though they had a sign on them that said "Fragile, under construction"
dorothycolleen
Oh No!
My heart and thoughts go out to you Angie and I sincerely hope that she's okay.
Good luck darling. My thoughts go out to you!
Beverly!
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Oh, Dear, No...
I'm thinking good thoughts for Gabi and for you too Ang.
Kris
Kris
{I leave a trail of Kudos as I browse the site. Be careful where you step!}
Nothing
There is nothing I can say that can adequately express my thoughts.
Just.....get well.
My fingers
are crossed. Hang in there.
Good Thoughts
I'm thinking them too, and if it helps, my fingers are crossed.
Grover
My thoughts and prayers are
My thoughts and prayers are with Gabi and you tonight. I hope your call to the neighbor was in time.
Misty
We can only
ALISON
'hope and pray for the best.May God bless her.
ALISON
She Is A Lovely Lady
Warm-hearted and generous of spirit. I cannot pray, but I can certainly wish for her speedy and complete recovery,
Joanne
My thoughts are with you and Gabi
Until you respond back otherwise I will assume that there is hope.Gabi has been an inspiration to many as you have been yourself.Again my thoughts are with you and Gabi and I hope she is well.
Lisa
Best of wishes. I hope she simply overslept
She is lucky to call you a friend, Ang.
John in Wauwatosa
John in Wauwatosa
My prayers are for Gabi, too.
I haven't corresponded with her often but have several times., and I know what she means to you, Ang, and vice versa.
Holly
It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice.
Holly
Hope your
bad feelings about Gabi are wrong Ang, And she is soon back amongst us all here, Like many others here i do not know Gabi personally, But always thought of her as someone you could turn too if you had a problem, My thoughts and prayers are with her and i hope very much you will soon have some positive news to pass on very soon.
Kirri
Prayer
Gabi - and you - are in my prayers.
Beth
I feel for you both
I can do nothing physically to help either of you, but I hope the knowledge that so many of us are thinking of you both is of some small assistance
Oh poooooh
So sorry for you both. Have everything crossed!
Di
Hoping
I do so hope that Gabi is all right.
She's a wonderful person, full of love and warmth and has been a right arm for me.
I am praying that she is OK.
Hugs and kisses to Gabi
From Sue
Worst news
I've been thinking about dropping Gabi a line over the past few days and am now kicking myself for not having done so. I promise I will be in touch with her as soon as we hear some positive news.
Gabi has been my editor for over a year and is incredibly focused on the job at hand.
Get well Gabi. You mean alot to many of us.
Topsy
Mostly Harmless
Oh, no...
I knew she wasn't in "top form" for a while, but... Thank you for sharing this. I will be praying for her.
I'm so glad you were able to get people to her quickly. I hate to imagine how much worse things would likely be had you not cared enough to call.
Anne
Hoping
Dear Angharad,
I have just read your post and I am sitting here hoping for the best.
I am sending all the love I can to both Gabi and yourself.
Lots of Love
Anne G.
Gabi Bunton
I hope that she recovers. Gabi Bunton is a true treasure.
May Your Light Forever Shine
May Your Light Forever Shine
I do hope not
Here's hoping that Gabi's alright. I mean, she's Gabi. She's got to be alright, hasn't she?
I will be thinking about her and sending out positive thoughts for a speedy recovery.
I don't just look it, I'm totally concerned over the well being of my friend