“I always remember the date, because it was my birthday when I got my diagnosis. Fancy getting these news on your birthday! I was probably in a state of shock and denial, but I didn’t recognise it at the time.”
— Karen Grace
“We are very open. I think I am the most open person in our family. So I talk about anything that’s passing through my mind. I am also aware that it gives them, my family, permission to do the same with me in relation to my eventual death.”
— Karen Grace
“At one point there she looked as though she was steadily recovering. This was about two and a half months ago, and then it became apparent that it was a slow decline. I told the kids. When she does die, well, that’ll be it. I have fond memories and a lot of gratitude, but until then I will just enjoy it. More so than mourning what’s not going to be, I’ll enjoy much more intensely what I’ve got.”
— Warwick Grace
