Well, Sam would have started year 11 this week. It's been a bit hard seeing all his friends go off there, and wondering how he would have done (brilliantly no doubt!)
I still miss him terribly, we all do.
Next month, on his 16th birthday Anthony, Oliver and I are going for a balloon ride. Anthony got a voucher (for one!) for his 40th last year, so Oli and I decided we'd go with him.
The Samuel that I knew would never have gone up in a balloon (heights, slightly dangerous situations etc), though who knows? Perhaps he would have developed some more daredevil tendencies?
Either way, it will be a nice way for us to mark Sam's birthday.
I can't believe I've missed so many posts including the 300th! Congratulations. I've had a lovely read this afternoon. We were also at Foo Fighters in Sydney along with yourself and 47,000 other fans! I love that you went to the Brisbane gig too. It's all about 'living' and not just 'existing'. No time for regrets.
ReplyDeleteThe renovations must be very satisfying as well as the weight loss - both are seriously character building tasks. Keep up the good work and enjoy yourself. Sue E.