tis the best of times and the worst of times!

Hi blog,

I had a lovely birthday with an unexpected day off work  due to bad weather stopping trains.

It was a real bonus as I was very tired after the weekend,. It was a good thing too, because I relived last year at this time, being with dad and all the emotions that went with that.

I drank a toast to my parents ,had a wee greet, then opened my lovely gifts.

John was great, kept everything going at let me chill, it has been a while since he was able to do that and it was lovely.

Our fab new beds came on the eve of my birthday , they are huge and dominate the little bedroom, but boy are they comfortable. I had a lovely long siesta on my birthday. 

I feel quite overwhelmed by all the calls, emails,  gifts and good wishes that came my way.

I felt a tinge of sadness, wondering how many more birthdays John and I will share, but heyho, no-one knows the answer to those questions.

Carpe Diem and trust that all shall be well.

Live each day as if it was your last,

and plan ,as if you are going to live forever.


Pa I visited you at the five trees, had a wee moment with you and shed a few tears.

It still feels unreal that you are not coming back, I miss you , I miss Kintillo, I even miss mum sometimes:-)

My first birthday as an orphan, I have done well to get to 64 before having to face that. Yet it is still rubbish.

Is anyone ever ready to face  and deal the loss of parents or anyone we love?

Yes! some folk are ;I have know them and counselled them. it depends on so many things.


Tomorrow, John's 81st birthday, we will have a meal with the children tomorrow night to celebrate both birthdays ! Always something to look forward to and enjoy ! I am grateful for my family..very grateful.