Writing what I have so far has been very cathartic it’s given me a good chance to think about the last 5 or so years and has put Luke to the front of my mind. He’s never too far away and that will always be the case, while I can honestly say I’m happy, probably … More 365 Happy Days – A smile a day – Part 12
Having settled into my little rented house and enjoyed some solitude I was to be joined by both Jake and Shirley. This little dog of ours is a rescue dog; she was left tied to a tree when she was about 3 years old; for some reason as a family we decided we wanted a … More 365 Happy Days – A smile a day – Part 11
With a full weekend of rugby ahead of me – watching not playing – I’m going to get some thoughts down on ‘paper’. So, the living under the same roof lasted for 3 months,It’s very hard to have any privacy when you’re in the same environment. And for me that became unbearable so I rented … More 365 Happy Days -A smile a day – Part 10
Having had a crazy, busy start to the week I’ve been away from my shiny new MacBook for a few days; I think I need to cast my mind back to 2010 and the real start of my ‘new normal’. I think if a poll was taken of dates people break up Christmas would feature … More 365 Happy Days – A smile a day – Part 9
I’ve had a wonderfully busy weekend so not had time to put fingers to keyboard; but I have had a fair amount of time to think about Luke and to think about my motives for writing a personal blog. I’m going to share my thoughts at the point and perhaps as things progress we can … More 365 Happy Days – A smile a day – Part 8
Not too much to say today, so not Part 8. I can’t deny that it’s been tough at times and I have had some tears. It’s funny how often others kindness can be the undoing of you. Wendy was as always a marvel, the box of malteasers? Demolished by 9:30! I gave myself an amnesty … More 365 Happy Days – A smile a day – a Birthday Post
So, tomorrow is 2nd October, the day my blue eyed, blonde boy was born; he’d have been 27! Goodness that makes me old! Whereas Luke will be Forever 21 – I’m sure there’s a name for a shop there! It’s funny one thing I never do is imagine how he’d be now, what his life … More 365 Happy Days – A smile a day – Part 7
Time to start writing again after a great weekend spent watching sport and spending time with good friends. A month after starting my new job I had to get through Luke’s birthday; the first birthday he wouldn’t be here for. It’s always a funny one really, and we’ve decided without really saying so, as a … More 365 Happy Days – A smile a day – Part 6
I mentioned the people who walked away from me rather than say anything about Luke last time; but didn’t mention the many wonderful people who came to our door, with hugs, flowers and sometimes tears. I will always be grateful to the friends who showed such care. A bouquet of flowers arrived one day from … More 365 Happy Days – A Smile a Day – Part 5
And so one of the days I’d been dreading was over; Luke’s funeral was attended by hundreds of people and I think in a way we showed them a new way to ‘do’ a funeral; I hope people didn’t feel uncomfortable at wanting to laugh or smile; I do know Luke would have approved. Hundreds … More 365 Happy Days – A smile a day – Part 4
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