I first met Tracey on a cold snowy winters evening in Peterborough December 2010 she was living on her own in a bedsit and although she struggled to cope with daily epileptic fits she never complained about her illness to anyone. I immediately noticed her hidden pain and suffering beneath her warm welcoming smile to cover up her tragic illness when our eyes first met. I began to make many trips from London to visit Tracey over the next few months to ensure she had food and that she was safe. Tracey later ended up in hospital due to an ulcer and had to have surgery to remove it but when she returned home her room was burgled and she lost her only comfort her TV and DVD amongst other valued possessions. I then decided to bring Tracey home to live with me in my new house in Crawley for her safety and also to be nearer to my job. Tracey was over the moon with her own new bedroom and large house. Tracey was now safe and happy for the first time in her life and decorated her bedroom in her favourite sky blue. Tracey was also now independent as I arranged all the benefits she was entitled to and now finally financially stable for the first time Tracey never missed a birthday or Christmas sending gifts every year to family and friends. Tracey loved gardening and gradually began to buy plants for our large garden where she spent many hours. Tracey also loved going to the Sunday Car Boot Sale nearby in Pease Pottage where she would buy nearly all her favourite “Me to You Teddy’s” and DVD’s she could afford and enjoyed bartering to gain a fair price. Tracey’s collection of over 200 DVD’s was always her proud topic when she spoke to her family, friends and especially Nan & Granddad who adored her. It was a joy to see her so happy. Tracey also began to look after me as much as I did for her and even when her legs and hands became crippled with the brain seizures caused by her epilepsy she would wash, clean and tidy our home. Tracey’s favourite chore was to make my sandwiches for work and I was not allowed in the kitchen during preparation as she enjoyed surprising me every day with the special fillings. Tracey would then every lunch time send a loving text to my mobile for feedback. Tracey also enjoyed shopping and was always thinking of others less fortunate. I noticed on one day she was buying two of everything and asked why baby...do we need so much? Tracey replied “ Karen and Zak (her close friends) have no money and they may need some food!” I said no more and we carried on happily shopping. Not a day went pass in the years we were together that Tracey not have a card, picture or note ready for me when I returned home from work to show her appreciation. Even on her final day she had a card ready but it was only half written. Words cannot describe how much we loved each other. Many visits to doctors, hospital and specialists were arranged to find a cure for my beloved Tracey but sadly all in vain. Rest in Peace my brave Tracey until we are together again forever!