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By: Patricia daly

Patricia daly — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 07:46:59 +0000

Hi After seeing your photo’s of your dad yes I agree he was handsome. Reminds me of my dad whom I keep photo’s of my parents in my hall , when they were a young couple and when they were older. Nearly every day walk past their photo’s and say Hi Mum and Dad.
Then on the landing pictures of my husbands parents when they were young as a couple. It’s sad when they are no longer around.
The pen with the hand note is priceless. I’ve got cards my parents sent which are also priceless. I’m sure he would be very proud.
Got a bit nostalgic.

By: Tina S

Tina S — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 23:20:55 +0000

Hi Julia,
I lost my Dad 34 years ago, just a year after I got married. So I was fortunate to have him to give me away. My mother died when I was only 12 years old. I understand how you feel on such days . My father would have been 102 in August. He had always been quite fit and active in early life. He was a Sargent P.T. Instructor during the war. I have photo’s of him on the Pummel Horse and the Rings. I have 2 sisters and none of us followed in our father’s footsteps. Netball was my limit and I was ok at swimming! But as he reached middle age he as dogged with ill health and had heart disease. After all those years of being quite fit, never drinking or smoking ! I think at times of stress such as we’ve had over the past few months we feel the loss of loved ones more. It has been a very emotional time indeed. I was always a “Daddies girl” so it’s only natural to feel emotional in times of hardship and trouble. But those we’ve lost will be forever in our hearts. When I started nursing I used to scold my father if he wasn’t looking after himself. He used to tell that I wasn’t a nurse, I was his daughter! I would have loved him to have known that I eventually qualified as a Registered Nurse after 20 years of being an Enrolled nurse. I hope he would have been proud of me.
Loved the clip of Wilfie playing football . Lucky for you that the football has restarted. We don’t know when the rugby will start again. We’ve had to make do seeing a couple of the old games on T.V.
Just had an email postponing my Speed Awareness Course again, for the 4th time. They’ve been postponed up to August 2nd so I don’t know when I will get to do it. I wish I could get it over with but I know it can’t be helped.
Well at least the shops are re-opening this week so I’ll be able to get some more books and after next week we’re allowed to travel more than 5 miles. something to look forward to.
All the best, Tina S. xx

By: Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:57:36 +0000

In reply to SheMag. Hi SheMag Glad you appreciate Wilfie’s footballing ‘skills’ - I think surprised in equal measure just about sums up Palace and Newcastle fans over the weekend... happy surprise though Love Julia x

By: Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:55:15 +0000

In reply to Emma Rutherford.

Hi Emma
With their birthdays so close to Father’s Day it is always a tricky time, but it must have been a double whammy for you this year being on the actual day – big hugs. So sad that you lost him so young
Love
Julia x

By: Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:52:42 +0000

In reply to Joy Leech.

Hi Joy
It really warms my heart to read that you felt as though you were among friends while watching the Butler & Wilson Show. I know what you mean about TV during this lockdown – I have restricted myself to one news bulletin a day so as not to become overwhelmed with it all. Always here for you, Joy
Love
Julia x

By: Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:49:47 +0000

In reply to Karen B. Hi Karen We are limited on the number of photos we are allowed to use on our blogs or there would have been a few more of different moments in my dad’s life. I think both my parents were good looking but I’m probably based, and anyway it’s what’s inside that counts and they both have/had kind hearts I know Dad would have been proud of my writing... Mum is so funny chatting to me about the various characters when she has finished each book - I have to remind her they’re not real! Love Julia x

By: Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:44:43 +0000

In reply to Helen.

Hi Helen
I think it’s always harder when you lose someone suddenly – no time to prepare and say your goodbyes. My mum was devastated and still has poster size pictures of my dad propped up in her lounge so she can talk to him – they were one year short and of their diamond wedding anniversary.
I’m glad Chris and I got married – we wouldn’t have done it any other way though, the beach setting & just a handful of family and friends was perfect for us.
Love
Julia x

By: Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:39:41 +0000

In reply to Karen Rix.

Hi Karen
It’s a leylandii hedge and I have a secret… his name is Dennis! He helps with the bigger jobs in the garden and has been tending it since before we bought the house – very lucky to have him.
I’ll be busy writing over the next week or so as I have a deadline to meet, but I’m sure I’ll steal a few moments in the garden too
Love
Julia x

By: Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:36:21 +0000

In reply to Carol Norman.

Hi Carol,
It must have been something about it being a big landmark birthday – and you’re right, it wasn’t all tears, I was remembering happy moments too. Hugs for February
Love
Julia x