Happy 98th birthday my Dear Pappa

by | Apr 21, 2016 | Blog

A kind soul sent this to me… BEHIND EVERY GREAT DAUGHTER THERE IS A TRULY AMAZING DAD All I can say is yes my father is perfect, simply the best. I had the privilege of walking to the summit of the highest mountain with my Dad and what a fine journey together it...

843 days on… do I miss him less?

by | Apr 8, 2016 | Blog

It has been a long while since I have posted a blog. This is largely because I felt I was unable to share my thoughts. Having gone past the two year threshold I felt may be I am over indulging in my grief or better still wallowing. I mentioned this to a good friend I...

600 days…

by | Aug 24, 2015 | Blog

As I mark 600 days today since my father’s death I reflect on what I have learnt in the hope that my journey will offer some hope to a daughter or a son in the midst of their deep grief. This journey is not easy and no it does not get easier either. I still miss...

17 months and one week

by | Jun 7, 2015 | Blog

How long does it take to come to terms with my father’s death? Some are suprised I am still missing my Dad. I have heard time is a healer and it won’t go away. From experience I think it is the latter. I will never be the person I was before his death. My...

15 months on…

by | Apr 9, 2015 | Blog

I am told the passage of time helps. I am not sure of that yet. I do have good days when I feel I can continue to live without my father’s physical presence and just when I kid myself all is well I slip down the deep valley of sadness. When I have a bad day I...