Happy Birthday, the first without 😢
/Dear Mum
Happy 71st Birthday 🎉
It’s hard to believe that this time last year we were celebrating your birthday at the Caledonian Hotel, I wish we were this year as well. Despite all odds, you got there and had an amazing afternoon. It was so special. I recorded your speech (https://youtube.com/shorts/4qw-eEgnx5o) and it’s become a regular on my playlist, just so I can hear your voice.
I’ve been a grumpy shite all day, poor Greg! I am trying though, it’s just hard, particularly today.
You have no idea how much I wish I was sitting with you at Oakden right now. You in your chair, playing on your iPad; me on the sofa, playing on my phone. We could talk if we wanted to but otherwise happy in each other’s company. Unless the twins were there and then we would be listening to Verity’s monologue. Bless her.
The past 7 weeks feel like an eternity, I cannot ever remember not talking to you for this long. I miss our chats, so so much.
I know you would want us to live life to the fullest and enjoy every moment, but I think it’s fair to say there is a dark cloud over life at the moment. To be honest, there is a part of me that does not want it to disappear, as it would mean we are excepting reality, our new normal. I’m not ready for our new normal yet. It will come with time but not just yet.
I think it’s time for some sleep. Big day tomorrow.
I miss you so much.
I Love You 💜
Matt
P.S. In a couple of weeks we are all heading to Scotland. You will be with us every step of the way💜