Dear Aiden and Steve
I was so saddened to read about Audreys passing. If anyone could have kicked cancer’s ass, I’d have thought it would be Audrey with her feisty spirit! I know that neither of you know me, but suffice it to say that Audrey was very special to me, and I feel so privileged to have been her friend. I last saw her was in January of 2020, and although she was ill, she was her beautiful, feisty, hilarious self. She was so easy to adore. She hired me back in 2008, giving me the chance of a lifetime to travel the country for 4 years as a math professional learning consultant. We became fast friends. I was so happy for her when she left Nelson, but sad for me to a special workmate.
Audrey talked about both of you as the absolute loves of her life. Aiden, you were the light of her world and Steve, you were her joy and the renewed sparkle in her eyes! She felt so blessed to have you both by her side!
I am participating in The Cancer Society’s 2022 Dry February Challenge in support of my husband (kidney cancer) and my son (testicular cancer that has now spread to his lungs snd kidneys) and my dad and mother-in-law who lost their battles. From this point forward, Audrey will also be in my heart as I collect pledges for cancer research and patient care.
Love to you both. I wish we’d had the chance to meet - maybe someday ❤️
Big love, Tom Boland
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