There are times in our lives when we have to cope with the most painful of experiences.

On Wednesday I received a telephone call saying that my Sister Nina was gravely ill in hospital from James, my Brother-in-Law.

At that time she wasn't allowed any visitors (apart from James) because Nina needed rest because she had taken a severe knock back from a viral infection.

The only way to communicate with James at the hospital was via text messages, which isn't very easy for me as I'm rubbish at typing messages on mobile.

On Thursday I sent one specific message which told her how much I loved her and that I wished her well.

I received a message in her own words which James typed saying, "Thanks and Blesses to You".

On Friday there wasn't very much I could do as Nina was in and out of consciousness, so I carried on with the various chores I had to do, plus go shopping as it's the Whitsun Bank Holiday this weekend and coming week.

At 7.40pm I received the the most terrible news from James saying Nina had passed away at 7pm.

I was very close to my Sister and this is such a huge shock that I am really struggling to cope and the pain I feel is unreal.

I know from the bottom of my heart that she is finally at peace because she has battled Cancer for just over 5 years.

I will never forget her and will always love her my Sister, Nina.

 Neil