December 2024
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Merry Christmas
Wishing you a season filled with warmth, joy, and the magic of togetherness. May your days be merry, your nights peaceful, and the year ahead full of promise and happiness. Here’s to a festive season that shines bright with kindness and goodwill! Thanks ChatGPT! But seriously, I hope you all have a peaceful time, can…
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Saying goodbye to Mum
It was my Mum’s funeral this afternoon. A huge turnout at the crematorium, and so many thoughtful messages made it oddly easier to get through the day than I thought it would. My Mum touched many lives with her thoughtful spirit and generous approach to life. I even managed to say a few words about…
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The in-between
When my Dad died, as it was the tail end of COVID restrictions, arranging his funeral was both much easier and much harder than I thought it would be. Easier because we were limited to 18 people at the service and no ‘gathering’ afterwards. Harder because I had to sit 6 feet away from my…