I’m sitting here contemplating why I started to write this nearly a year ago – I’d say that it’s almost become a way of keeping memories of Luke fresh, but also a way that I may be able to help others who’re facing adversity of any kind really. It never ceases to amaze me just … More 365 Happy Days – A smile a day – Part 44
it’s been a really hectic and enjoyable summer for me, I’ve met lots of people at the various sporting events (mostly cricket) I’ve been to. When you spend what can be hours sitting next to someone you often swap stories. I’ve mentioned before but many times I’ve had that – how many kids do you … More 365 Happy Days – A smile a day – Part 43
It’s 11;30 pm on a Saturday evening and I feel a burning need to write here, it’s been on my mind for a while but I’ve been too busy gallivanting, too busy living life, too busy being happy. I want to recount something that happened on social media a few weeks ago, I use the … More 365 Happy Days – a smile a day – Part 40
Here we are in May already – it’s amazing how quickly time flies when you’re enjoying yourself! My ‘other; blog 365 Sporting Days has kept me busy to say the least! The writing for sure, but of course going to all the sporting events most of all. As always lots of travelling leads to lots … More 365 Happy Days – a smile a day – Part 39
It’s been a while since I’ve written here; I’m writing this on a Eurostar train as I make my way home after a weekend in Paris. It’s a trip I’ve made 9 times in just over 2 years, the joys of my lovely daughter Alexandra living there gives me a good excuse! I must confess … More 365 Happy Days – A smile a day – Part 38
I’m sitting here wanting to write this evening but not really knowing what direction I’ll go in. As always Luke has been on my mind a lot, his brother is facing some adversity at the moment and to a degree that brings back that old feeling of panic that I felt so often, if I’m … More 365 Happy Days – A smile a day – Part 35
A couple of long drives to rugby matches this weekend gave me lots of thinking time, and lots of singing time! I’ve always loved music, my earliest music memory was of a Cliff Richard Album – Cliff in Japan – being bought for me when I was 8 years old by my Auntie & Uncle. … More 365 Happy Days – a smile a day – Part 32
I had some lovely news today, Luke’s closest friend Oli sent me a message on Facebook showing a photo of the twins his partner is expecting. He’s going to be a Dad and to twins! That’s amazing news, Luke would have been absolutely thrilled! Such news brings a tinge of sadness as well as joy … More 365 Happy Days – A smile a day – Part 31
The Christmas/New Year period can be a really difficult time when you’ve experienced loss, all that joy and happiness going on around you can be very hard to cope with. The start of another year without your child being a part of it seems somehow unbearable. New Years Eve is a night I’ve always … More 365 Happy Days – A Smile a Day – Part 30
I’m going to write, carefully, about a subject that’s been on my mind for a while – Dating Websites! And the part they played in helping me keep my sanity after Luke died, but also to warn of some of the dangers. Finding myself on my own in early 2011 I found out all about … More 365 Happy Days – A smile a day – Part 29
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