In loving memory of such a special man

                                

My special special man,  who died a year ago today.  He is SO missed by all of his family, and by friends who miss his whacky sense of humour and cheeky personality.  He is irreplacable.  I couldn't have survived through this last year without the support of family and friends.  Tam, Rosie, Gabby, Danny and I are going our for a fish 'n' chip meal in his memory and a long walk on the beach at Borth.

Thanks to all my blogging friends who have been so supportive, as well as the real-life ones who have phoned and written.

That final goodbye

 Keith is no longer suffering.  He passed away peacefully yesterday after being put on end of life care on Tuesday.  We tried to make his final days full of all the things he loved, and although the morphine made him very drowsy, talked about our happy family memories, and included him in the conversation.  There was laughter and tears, and his favourite films and music. Thank God he is free of the constrictions of a body which prevented him from doing all he loved.  The children were here with me and have been an absolute pillar of strength.

We will take his ashes to Scarborough, scene of many happy holidays for him as a child, and later with his own family.  It seems the perfect place.  We will have a Fish and Chip supper there, in his memory - that was truly his favourite meal - and celebrate his life, but that will be sometime in the future when we have moved on from the maelstrom of emotions that threaten to overwhelm us right now.

I will try and answer you comments, but if I do not, know that they are appreciated.