Andre Apollis Testimonial to Tierney

Andre Apollis, London, England

To a wonderful friend, mentor and encourager.

It is very strange writing about Tierney in the past. When I was first diagnosed with PRP, I was very distressed and found the PRP Group. It was a very welcoming group. But there was one name which constantly popped up “Tierney”
She would welcome every new person and engage with everyone. I thought, this woman must have a lot of time. But it was only when I got to know her that I realised , she loved welcoming and helping others. It was the thing which kept her going forgetting her own pain.

I remember an incident between two members on the site and Tierney got involved and put the other person nicely on their place. Instead of writing “just press the button to delete the message” , she wrote “press the bomb” . I was in stitches and she and I were laughing.

Usually I don’t like taking photos of myself and she asked if I would like to see what her skin looks like at the moment. I said okay, and she sent me a pic of her face. I said , it does not look that bad but just a little smile. She sent another, with a little smile and I kept on asking for another until I got one of her smiling.

One time I found a mouse in my flat. It was just before 2am in the morning. I was very scared and traumatised and contacted Tierney because I know of the time difference between us. I told her about the mouse and how frightened I was. She started laughing and said ‘it’s only a mouse André, we had them when we had the farm house. She checked up on me the following day and asked if I had named the mouse yet. I just burst out laughing. She knew how to make one laugh, feel special. We would have chats about so many different things.

Tierney was not afraid to tell me how fond she was of me and that I made her laugh. She told me when she had to move house to a different area that she was a bit of a snob because it was not as nice as her previous home….
I know her spirit will live on forever, but it will never be the same. I am proud that I had the opportunity to call her my friend. To Charlie, thank you for sharing your wife with me and so many others. You have been incredible with her. Even though she said you had ‘the Italian tempremint 🙂
Alex, I remember how your mother was promoting your business on the site and that we had to vote for you. She was so proud that evening when she had to go to your event. Samantha, your mom spoke a great deal about you too and the love she had for you and the children.

To all Tierney’s family,
siblings and extended family. Thank you, Thank you. She will always be cherished across the pond.