Dads.

I have been thinking about "dads" today being as it's Father's Day. It is 23.51p.m. here and I'm posting this just before this special day is over.

Many things have gone through my mind today about dads and the many different circumstances surrounding them.You can't help but notice the cards staring at you from the shop windows, it's a difficult day to ignore even if you want to. I've thought of the dads who are desperate to see their children and can't for whatever reason. What an empty day this must have been for them.

I've thought of the dads who are no longer here and the empty space there now is at the table of their loved ones.

Of dads working away in far off places and can't make it home, or dads in prison or hospital...and can't be at home.

Of men who long to become dads and can't for whatever reason and men who are dads but struggle with their role.

And today it's only natural that I have thought about my own dad...who passed away a little over a year ago.Things were so very wrong with my dad and me but he was still my dad...and I have thought about him today.

Distant Skies.

Well, in two weeks time on 29th June, I am going to be making a very long journey! I will be flying to the U.S. to meet Richie, for the first time.

I got my ticket on Monday and am stopping off in Ontario Canada on the way. I am only going for a week, but that's enough time for us to meet up and spend some time together.

I will be there for the 4th July, so I am really looking forward to that.

We have had to change our plans from the original ones, but we have both just found out that life can be very unpredictable and the end result will still be the same. We will meet.

I would love to stay for longer, but with work and family commitments it's just a short visit.

We are going to be busy over the next two weeks but it's an exciting time.

Will update things here on my blog during that time.

Meanwhile, take care friends......

Sunny Days.

Well, it's been a while since I've posted here so I thought I would add something today.

Before I do, I am sorry I haven't been visiting my regular blogspots lately. I have some catching up to do and will hopefully get round to it soon.

Well you might have gathered that Richie has been poorly. He hasn't put any details on his blog and in fact has just started a new blog which I hope to link to soon. He says he doesn't mind me writing bout what's happened, here on my blog...I asked him first of course.

After being diagnosed with a suspected brain tumour, he went into hospital recently and they actually found a clot, after several investigations. He had surgey to remove this which was successful...what a relief that was...and is now in the process of recovery and healing.

It was all very traumatic but he's on the mend now, though it's early days.
All your support has been very much appreciated and I must say a thanks to Berenice for being there for both of us.

The next stage of our relationship is to meet up so that's going to keep us busy over the next few weeks.Phew.Nervous and excited both at the same time!

Who knows what the next few weeks has in store for the two of us, but I will post here with how things are going.

Meanwhile, on reflection, I am thinking about the many prayers that I have had answered over the last couple of weeks. It's amazing really and it's only just sinking in.

Being in love is such a mixed bag of emotions but I wouldn't want it any other way.

The sun came out....

Well this morning, the sun came out from behind a big, dark cloud and I smiled...

I feel like I've been holding my breath for the longest time and today has just been one long sigh of pure relief.

Not one or two, but all of my prayers have been answered and Richie is over the worst. I'm sure he will be posting on his blog when he feels up to it.

Thank you...all of you for your support...from both of us.

It feels so good to be able to breathe again.