Every 'first without' you I am anticipating being hard. I can only imagine how hard it has been and will be for Jill's family.
We had our Hackney/Semple Christmas a little early on the 23rd. It was hard to get into the festive spirit at this time, but if anything is to be learnt from recent events, it’s to not take any moments for granted and to love and appreciate your family and friends. After all that is what the true meaning of Christmas is about. This was also our first Christmas without my Grandad who we lost early 2022.
On this day our family donned our ‘ugly Xmas rashies’ as we always do, but raised our glasses to Jill’s memory and raised our thoughts & sent our love to the Stevens family and all of Jill’s family & friends. Cheers Jill.
I had very mixed emotions going into 2023. Part of me couldn't wait to leave the devastating year behind, while part of me just wanted to cling to it, as it’s hard to accept entering a new year without my dear friend. But going to try to face this year with optimism and determination that good times and are still ahead.
Thinking of everyone who is or will be experiencing their 'first special day/event' without a particular loved one. May 2023 bring love, happiness & healing to all xxx
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