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.
so sorry about your dad, i hope u had a good xmas, i got dizzy and driftwood for xmas. i have finished dizzy!
SOOOOOOOOOOO sorry about your dad but you will always have memories about him and they will never die! stay strong
cathy i know how you feel my mum died when i was 9 and im now 11 i always think about her and your dad should be soo proud of you im sure he wants you to be happy and not sad and write a book about him about a girl who loses her dad and people will be inspired how you dedicated your book to ur daddy 🙂 keep going cathy
love moll
Dear Cathy,
I hope things aren’t too bad for you right now, all your readers thoughts are with you and your family. But please, don’t give up your writing, even though your dad’s gone. Everyone’s hearts will be broken, and i’m sure your dad would want you to keep on writing! Were all here for you, don’t give up Cathy!
From Georgia
I totally believe that Christmas is a family time.You must feel awful,but like the characters in your books,be brave, and feel pleased that something ius left of your Dad,the books.
First I would just like to say, I’m sorry to hear about your Dad, but i wanna thank you for your book ‘Sundae Girl’ as it has really helped me with my mum 🙂 Thanks Cathy! Laura x
i’m so sorry cathy! i kno if someone can get thru it, its u. u r soo inspirational. now is a great time to think about all the happy memories u had with ur dad. he’s in a better place now. be strong! -bran ps u r my fave author ever! keep up the good work!
I’m sooooooooooo sorry that that would happen but I feel your pain i know this is stupid but it hurts my rabbit got killed by a minc in the night i cant help but cry every time i ever hear people talk about her!!!How sad is that???!!! But I feel for you Cathy I got your back and be strong it might not seem like it now but everyhting will work out eventually.We all love you Cathy just look for that Ploe Star it’s always there just like your dad always will be.In your HEART.
Dont give up Cathy, No one in my family has died so I dont no what it feels like to lose some one you love so much, one thing I do no is that you cant let one bad thing get in your way, take some time to just relax and think and im sure that within a couple of months although you wont for get how sad you feel but you will try to be as happy as possible, your books mean alot to me keep writing keep smiling Love Peace and Chocolate
Sorry bout ur dad.Ii know how u feel cause my grandfather died 5 days before christmas and my family and i feel very sad too.Anyways,Wish u all a happy christmas!