5 Years On ....

[debris4spike]

Where do the days go?

Dad was called Home 5 years ago, and in so many ways it seems like yesterday.



I love these photos with him ... we were meant to be getting a nice photo of the 2 of us, but to get him to smile we started teasing him, and then he and I got the giggles. I am so glad the photos were captured.

I miss him (and Mum) very much, however over the last 18 months I have actually said that I am glad they have died as they would never have coped with Covid at their ages.


Today's clinic went well ... and again they were nice men. So, all in all, a really nice week. I have gone to the cemetery this afternoon as well, so all in all a good day, so far!

Now I really need to start thinking about the clothes I need to pack for my trip. I leave on Sunday, adn so far the weather forecast is not great ... as I am actually flying it means I need to be able to pack sensibly, rather than my last few trips where I have taken the car and can throw in whatever I want, as well as the actual packed case!

But, as ever -


2. Have you ever had any teeth pulled?
Yes - quite a few. The last was a couple of years ago I had a Wisdom Tooth removed. Just after Dad died I lost a front tooth (stress!) ... and did wonder if I was going to lose another tooth earlier in the year after losing Jiffy. (And 4 or 5 others)

Comments

[brunettepet.livejournal.com]

What wonderful photographs.

[debris4spike]

Sorry for the delay in replying

I am so pleased to have thes fun pictures with dad

[kazzy-cee.livejournal.com]

I am glad my parents were long gone before Covid. It would have been incredibly difficult for them (and they would have been in their 90s. Fortunately Mr Cee’s parents have coped quite well.

[debris4spike]

Sorry for the delay in replying

So glad Mr Cee's family have coped ... one of my aunts has as well (the other thinks the whole thing is rubbish!!)

[kudagirl.livejournal.com]

I agree about the one thing that seems a blessing is my mother passed before Covid-19. She would have made herself ill worrying about her children.

You got to share so many wonderful moments with your parents. They were so close to you and enjoyed being with you. You were a wonderful daughter to them. You will always know in your heart they loved you and you did your best for them.

[debris4spike]

Sorry for the delay in replying

I was so lucky to have Mum & Dad for so long and, yes, we had some amazing times. However, as ever, I am sure there could have been more I could have done (but I think we all feel that, don't we?)

[cbtreks.livejournal.com]

Those anniversaries can be difficult but it's so good to have all those photos and good memories.

I've often had the same thought about my dad and COVID. I miss him but am glad he didn't have to suffer through the past year and a half.

[debris4spike]

Sorry for the delay in replying

Yes, anniversaries are sad, but I try to turn things around and remember the fun times

[cordykitten]

Five years... Times flies indeed. I remember seeing this photos before; I'm still glad you got to make them, he looks so happy.

As sad as I am having lost my parents, I glad too they didn't have to deal with Covid.

[debris4spike]

Sorry for the delay in replying

Yes,, can't believe it's 5 years.

Nice to have the good memories - butnot the worry of them dealing with Covid