“Keith’s best friend came to visit with his wife. He was sitting and looking out on the garden, and said he would love to be outside. After 3 weeks in hospital he hadn’t been able to do that.

He was wheeled into the garden, his sunglasses on, and said he really wanted a cider. The nurse was so lovely and said they had some in the fridge, so came back out with two big bottles for him to choose from. He wasn’t a fan of the first, so asked the nurses if he could try the other one. We were laughing, his friend saying not to ask as they are so busy, but the nurse was happy to bring it out.

It was the last full day Keith was awake with us, and it felt like we were sat at home in the garden, doing something normal with friends.

He just kept saying “I’ve had a really lovely afternoon.”

Keith just wanted to be outside… I think he managed to find peace in the garden.

I will treasure those last few days before Keith fell asleep, sitting out in the Hospice garden, sipping cider and finding some kind of peace with it all.”