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
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
Back to setting my scene, and recounting more hard times to get through. Once home I had children to comfort and of course arrangements to put into place. I think that even though the oldest of the 4 kids was only 23 and the youngest only 14 that they kept their grief away from me; … More 365 Happy Days – A daily smile – Part 3
A busy day at work left me little time to reflect on what I’ve already written; but it came to me this evening that I’ve never really reflected on how events panned out when Luke died. So I’ll put myself back on the foyer of that hotel in Bangkok, having thought I’d be coming to … More 365 Happy Days – A daily smile – Part 2
I’ve been writing about rugby for over a year now and have loved every minute, a fan of both codes means I always have something to watch and to share my thoughts on. Add in a good portion of cricket and I rarely find myself sitting around doing nothing. I genuinely love the sports I … More 365 Happy Days – A daily smile – Part 1
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