HAPPY/SAD CHRISTMAS…
Thursday 20th December 2007
First of all, I want to wish a very Happy Christmas to all my readers… enjoy every minute. Christmas is a magical time, so make sure you spread some happiness… and take time out to be with family and friends.
My Christmas is not shaping up too well this year. A few days ago, my lovely dad died unexpectedly. He had a stroke, a little like Jude’s gran in Sundae Girl, and just didn’t get through it. I’m hurting so much right now, and missing him terribly.
Readers often ask who inspired me to write, or who was my hero, and the answer to those questions has always been my dad. He shared my love of art and writing and gave me enthusiasm, determination and love of life. He showed me how to dream big and how to do my very best to make the dreams happen, and he always, always believed in me, even when others did not.
Things are still very raw for me and it might be a while before I am able to reply to my emails, so please be patient. I know you will understand, because you’re the best, most loyal readers ever. There’s one thing I would love you to do for me this Christmas… if you are lucky enough to have a family, go and hug them right now and tell them you love them. After all, that’s what Christmas is all about.
hi cathy i did exacally what you asked me to do i went and hugged all my family i feel for you emily
OMG!!!! Cathy I’m soooo sorry!!!!!
I LUV YOU!
stay strong,
xoxoxoxox
Jane
AAAAWWWWW…….. I’m sorry Cathy!! That must be so hard on you!! I hope your Christmas is very happy anyway!! =)
I’m sure its a good time to watch the wizard of oz to!
I’m sooooo sorry! You made my eyes water when I read it! Everybody has got to die someday and I’m so sad that it’s Christmas for your dad! Have a wonderful Christmas anyway and just keep busy so you don’t think about it!
Oh my god cathy i’m soooo sorri he will always love you and you will always have him in your heart
Amy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Aww I am so sorry about you’r dad. 🙁
I don’t know what you’r going through but my friend does, her dad died today (21st) He died in a car crash.
I hope you’r christmas will shapen up and become a good christmas. Merry Christmas! xx
[I would hug my family but my mum and dad are out to see my aunti and wont be back till tommorow my eldest brother is at dinner and my other brother is so grumpy for a hug :D) xxx
I am so sorry about your dad! You just enjoy your christmas as much as you can!
I have just gone and huged my parents and i feel so much better! Merry x-mas
I’m sorry Cathy for the enexpected death of your father. There is never a right time for somebody to die. My unfortunate Grandfather died of a heartattack when I was on holiday in Spain. Only for me to come home to that news was horrific.
I will pray for your unfortunate Dad and hopefully you can get over this tragic death and mourn for your Dad in relaxed time.
Rhian XxXOoOXxX
oh cathy i am soo sorry!! I it when family die especially close family.
even so i hope u have the greatest of christmases xxx