GRANDPA

. . . would have been 63 today. This is the sixth birthday remembered without him. He died in 2001 from the effects of chemo that was administered to treat stomach cancer. His illness was brutal and his death was sudden but a release. He was a real gentleman, loyal, kind, traditional and a fantastic step-father.

Usually I can remember him with a smile, but lately the tears have flowed as I realise all that he's missing of Alice and all that we are missing of him.

Happy birthday N, we love and miss you everyday.

[Don't know what's up with the blog, this post should be on 5th September 2007 - the day that I wrote it!!]