tonight i had to say goodbye to my dad and step-mum.
after almost two and a half years of them being here to care for uncle bob, they are now heading home to begin the next chapter of their lives.
i hugged my dad so tightly and cried an ocean of tears when it came time to say goodbye.
and i wasn't much better when i said goodbye to erica ("nanny") either.
i feel selfish because i want them to stay here and be near to me and the kids.
i will miss them both so much; i will miss dad's relentless teasing of the kids and his practical jokes; i will miss my talks with nanny; i will miss seeing them being grandparents to my kids; i will miss dad's constant search for chocolates in the fridge whenever he visited and his requests for a coffee in "the big mug"; i will miss our trips to the wood yard to get firewood; i will miss watching mark share a beer with dad and debate the pros and cons of the world.
despite the terrible reason for them being so near for for so long, i have loved getting to know dad better and finding a new level of love and respect for him and i think i may have even surprised him along the way too.
so travel home safely grandad and nanny.
remember always how much you are loved by us all.
and we will see you again very soon
xo
after almost two and a half years of them being here to care for uncle bob, they are now heading home to begin the next chapter of their lives.i hugged my dad so tightly and cried an ocean of tears when it came time to say goodbye.
and i wasn't much better when i said goodbye to erica ("nanny") either.
i feel selfish because i want them to stay here and be near to me and the kids.
i will miss them both so much; i will miss dad's relentless teasing of the kids and his practical jokes; i will miss my talks with nanny; i will miss seeing them being grandparents to my kids; i will miss dad's constant search for chocolates in the fridge whenever he visited and his requests for a coffee in "the big mug"; i will miss our trips to the wood yard to get firewood; i will miss watching mark share a beer with dad and debate the pros and cons of the world.
despite the terrible reason for them being so near for for so long, i have loved getting to know dad better and finding a new level of love and respect for him and i think i may have even surprised him along the way too.
so travel home safely grandad and nanny.
remember always how much you are loved by us all.
and we will see you again very soon
xo
2 comments:
Big hugs Shazz!
I'm sure they've enjoyed being close to you and the kids too Shazz.
(((HUGS)))
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