5 years later

December 18, 1935 - December 28, 2006

Dear Dad,

      It's been 5 years since you took your last breath and released your grip on my hand.  It's been 5 years that I think of you every single day and see you in my dreams at night.  One day I know we will be together again.  I find myself quoting you more and more and laughing to myself when ever something silly happens.  I can hear you in my head.  I started doing crossword puzzles this year, not that I am good at them, but I started.  I even use the pen set Mum gave me that was yours.  I think it helps me get the right answers. 

      I wanted you to know that we went back to England this year and drove around the old villages.  they are becoming built up and by Nana's house there are houses now at the other side of the roundabout.  Corby is becoming so built up.  Weetabix is still there and I still eat them in the winter.

    The dogs are fine.  Lili had back surgery this year and is progressing really well.  She is walking with a wobble, she will probably have that the rest of her life.  Buddy hurt his back, but his disc never ruptured and he was able to be treated with a round of steroids.  Pepper is as needy as ever and still such a prissy show dog.  She has mellowed with age and will curl up on a lap now for snuggles.  Daisy is our wild one.  I know you never met Daisy, but she would make you laugh so hard with her clown antics I just know you would have had so much fun with her!!!

    We sold our house and moved this year.  You would love our new house.  There is lots of room to spread out and do different things.  It has a fireplace and a huge deck.  Jim deep fried a turkey for Christmas dinner with Mum.  We had it on your Birthday.  I felt your presence. 

    I miss you so much, I know you are in my heart and it helps, but I miss you all the same. 

until we meet again,

Jane xxx