 There’s a great place near Tenby called Folly Farm. It has all sorts of animals to look at from farm animals to animals from Africa. My favourite were the giraffes - their necks went way up into the sky! I loved driving the truck.  And I REALLY loved the Tom-sized tractors!
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 Of all the things Tada accomplished in his life, nothing made him as proud or brought him as much joy as his family. In these toughest of times, I know he would be proud of the strength we have all been able to draw from each other. It is testament to Nana and Tada’s love that our family is so close. Never is a cross word said. Never is there any doubt of unwavering support and unconditional love  We may be spread far apart but we are very close at heart and I know Tada would be so proud to see that bond growing too with my generation.  I just wish Tada was here with us. Deep inside, I know he is.
 Today we had a celebration for Tada.
Penally church was packed to over-flowing and there were speakers for the people standing outside the church so they could hear the service too. So many people loved my Tada and he touched so many people’s lives. Those he taught, those he coached, those he worked with, those he sailed with, those he played golf with, those he drank red wine with and those that were so blessed to call him Brother, Husband, Dad, or Tada. The day was as it should be. Heart wrenchingly sad but also filled with great warmth and humor as everyone laughed and talked about wonderful moments they had shared with Tada. I know I will never get tired of hearing those stories and will smile as I remember my lovely Tada. 
Today is a devastatingly sad day.
My lovely Tada has gone to heaven. He had gone into hospital because his kidney was not feeling very well and the doctors found that he had an aneurysm. While he was asleep on the operating table his heart stopped working. It is such a shock and happened so quickly. For Tada I know that is a blessing. He was never ill, never suffered and literally enjoyed his entire life. But we are all very very sad because we aren’t ready to say goodbye. He was such an amazing, warm, loving, funny and wonderful man. Every person who met him couldn’t help but love him and he always made everyone feel loved and happy. I will always remember his cuddles and his warmth and his smile. I loved his tickles. And most of all, I loved his laugh. When I close my eyes and listen very carefully, I can still hear his laugh - and I always will. I love you Tada. And I always will. 
 We have a lovely garden on the roof of our house. I love hanging out there with Mummy and Daddy. And I like posing on my favourite chair.   
 Mummy says I need a haircut! I have never had a haircut before and I am not quite sure about the idea of a stranger cutting bits of me off.  It turns out that it didn’t hurt at all! It was even quite fun - I had a basket of toys to play with and I loved it when Eddie the barber squirted water.  After a while I got a bit fed up of sitting still though.  I was glad when it was all done and I could go and play with the toys. I was even happier when Eddie gave me a balloon!  Eddie said I did a good job for my first time!  |
