Just Wanted to Say Hi,,,its Been Awhile,,,

[sexy_pumpkin]

Hello dear flist, just a quick hello to let you all know that I did get back safely from New York, had an amazing trip, my mother & I LOVED NY. However on my arrival home I found out that whilst I was away an electrical storm hit our house & "Zapped" most of the electrical appliances in my home, including my computer & internet services, so thats why I have'nt posted sooner about my trip (I'm on a friends PC at the moment) also I just got back from Melbourne, we went to The Australia Open Tennis for 5 days, so it's good to be home, back to some normality LOL.
Tomorrow will be a sad day for my family, as it's the 1st year anniversary of the death of my darling father, I can't believe a year had gone by, we all still miss him very much. We are all going to write him a letter & attach it to a balloon, then send it up to the heavens, I hope he will enjoy reading them all, he was our whole world. Trust my dad to die on Australia Day LOL, he always did things with a bang.
I will post about my NY trip next week, lets just say that it was everything I hoped for & more, so glad I went. Take care & love to you all, hugs & *waves * SP

Comments

[tgray.livejournal.com]

Oh sweetie, so sorry to hear tomorrow will be a rough day. I lost my dad 6 years ago and the anniversary is still hard, but it does get better. I used to get upset because I would look at my daughter (who was 2 at the time) and think about all the things my dad was going to miss in her life. But then I realized something. For two years, she was the center of his world and nothing made him happier. So my goal became trying to not think about what we're missing in not having him with us, but remembering with fondness the wonderful times we did have.

I'll think of you. *hugs*

[testdog65.livejournal.com]

Hi Jackie. So good to see you post. I hope all goes well for you and your family tomorrow. Your balloon idea is a wonderful thing for you to do on this most sad occasion. I’ve never heard of anything like that before, but it seems like the perfect choice to mark the day. Take care. *hugs*

~Ellen

[wildsweet-angel.livejournal.com]

Dearest Jackie, My thoughts will be with you and your family on this sad occasion. From what you've said about your dad, he was a very special man. At least you'll have your wonderful memories to comfort you during this painful time, as well as each other to lean on. The letter and balloon is an absolutely beautiful gesture. Sending my love and hugs to you and your mum. Terry

[shammymacc.livejournal.com]

That's a lovely idea with the balloons...I hope you find time to smile with some great memories on what will no doubt be a very tough day.

[cuemypulse.livejournal.com]

I hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow, and try and celebrate your fathers life. :) I know how it is losing a dad, it's horrible - but be comforted in the memories you have of him. *hugs* Glad you're having a good time back home! Not so good about your appliances, though :/ ♥

[dumbys-baby.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear that your father passed, but Australia Day is a day for celebration and, as oooktlady said, it's a good day to celebrate your dads life. I hope he gets a kick out of reading the letters you send him. It's a wonderful thought. My thoughts will be with you and your family tomorrow.
It's a bugger about your appliances.
See you Saturday!

[risa7.livejournal.com]

Welcome home! The thought of everything getting zapped from an electrical storm has caused me some anxious moments. I hope you get it all up and running again soon!

The letter and balloon idea is a lovely way to remember your dad. I'll be thinking of you and your family tomorrow.

[cantresistgale.livejournal.com]

Sorry about your dad, love. At least we went with a bang. Can't WAIT to hear about ny!

[rapunzel50.livejournal.com]

It always takes a while and just cause it "may" begin to hurt less doesn't mean you care any less. My Dad died 5 years ago and it is now easier and at first I used to feel guilty about that, but I know just how much he meant/means to me and even if I can get through all the days now, it doesn't mean I love him any less! Sorry to be so down, just want you to know I seriously empathise with you.
Let's hope we can perk you up sufficiently on Saturday :)

[shadownyc.livejournal.com]

Although I wish we had more time together, I was so thrilled to get to meet you in person. Your Mom is such a lovely lady, you're lucky to have such an energetic, open-minded Mom.

I'm glad to hear that your trip home went well and that your stay in NYC was all that you hoped.

I hope your home computer gets back online soon and in the meantime, enjoy your LJ friends get-together.

*Hugs* and welcome back...you were missed!

[severina2001.livejournal.com]

Looking forward to hearing about your trip.

[llvoncan.livejournal.com]

jackie-I thought it was close to the anniversary of your dad's passing. Was going to send a card-but every time I do they come back. But I also see you on the boards once in a while and it looks like the address I use-but they always come back as non-deliverable.
I think it is a great idea what you all are going to do. I hope it helps the day to pass better. I'll be thinking of you and your family.
Cannot wait to hear about NYC and your Gale sightings. I finally went on the last day-and it was everything I could have hoped for other than no pictures!! I'll just have to go back to my memories