1,000 days

Today has arrived. It is exactly 1,000 days since my dear father’s death. I have been thinking what to say. To be honest I doubted I would get here let alone feel the way I do at this stage. I won’t beat about the bush I feel invincible, unbeaten and stronger. I could...

Almost 1,000 days

I am on day 959 not long before I reach 1,000 days after becoming an adult orphan and being without my amazing Dad. Still incomprehensible that I have survived his death but I have thus far. Not a long time in the scheme of things compared to the decades I had with my...

Happy 98th birthday my Dear Pappa

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?

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…

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

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...