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.
Im so sorry,honestly,my grandad died a year ago and he meant a lot for me (although he was vey ill and he couldnt actualy do anything)and my mum was very sad.He meant a world for her.But if you keep thinking in him,he will be alive in your heart.Thats what I said to her and she got better.
PS:Thanks for doing by poem about him a runners up,it meant a lot to my family…and to me.
soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo sorry to here ur news. stay strong and remember the good times u had together
Luv ur books
ur my fave author
a big (i mean realy big)fan
kayleighxxxx
I am constantly reading your books over and over again – I hope you have a good Christmas and try to remember all the good times with your father, rather than the bad. You inspire so many people, so please try and be happy over the Christmas period. Danielle x
I am so sorry Cathy about your dad. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas anyway.
Love Olivia xxx
it’s so unfair that people die on christmas!it really shouldnt be! but Cathy,no matter that your dad doesnt stand next to you,its important that you have him in your heart! he’s still with you but he just look after you from heaven!
Love,Lucie
Cathy, stay strong.. =]
We believe in you,
You can go through this.
this is sooo sad for me to here, when someone so so so close to you’s time has run out you feel soo alone but stay strong cathy , my grandad died earlier on this year and my brothers dad sadly took his own life this summer , and i know that i have come out a stronger person and its a lesson for everyone who’s not close to family ! make the time for your loved ones before time runs out
xxxxx
Merry Christmas to everyone! for yesterday…
Sorry to hear about your Dad! I hope you’re alright; stay strong! And eat plenty of Special Chocolates!!! xxxxx
just mourn all you want it helps a lot when my gran died i just talked about it and now i can get on better.i have hugged everybody in my family for you and i love them so much. However as your dad gave the idea’s to write why not write a book in memory of him?? he’ll like that and don’t forget even though he’s not with us he’ll always love you.
p.s:reply 2 me asap
dont be 2 sad cuz thts not what he wants he wants you to be happy and live the rest of you life like hes still there
and he no’s you will never forget him
Hey Cathy
I did whatyou say and i love hugging my family so this year i hugged them thrise each