It was a warm midsummers evening in Oxford . Rachel and I and some other friends who were studying to become occupational therapists were relaxing as they had befn sitting a tough exam in physiology . 
Rachel was relaxing by reenacting the exam and chanting key  words !  Everyone was getting merry from the famous Scrumpy cider and strawberry wine . 
Suddenly Rachel stopped chanting and starting going on about a bloke in a green and white t shirt . ‘ Oh look at him’  she said ‘ who the green cross code man? ‘  we giggled . 
By the end of the evening they were chatting the rest us history as you know ! 
They were joined at the hip from the moment they met we didn’t see much of them at the start but did hear alot of the Pogues music running on a loop as they  only had one tape ! 
It is rare when a couple meet who radiate so much love  and are clearly  entwined through their hearts souls  and minds . 
I truly believe Eddie would not have lived so long or achieved so much after his prognosis as he and Rachel were an invisible team their children are a credit to them . 
Lots of love Rachel down  here and Eddie up there who I am sure is enjoying his welcome party . Karen and Andy and our clan xxxxx