One of the Worst Days of my Life?
Today, my youngest son, George, would have been forty, which we always think is an important milestone in a person’s life. We tried to arrange a party or even a drink, but gradually everyone has cried off, so I shall celebrate this all by myself. I understand more and more the fortitude with which Aung San Suu Kyi endured her isolation. All of those birthdays and important milestones, that I’ve missed. And I will miss in the future.
But hey, at least I’m still here, despite the efforts of the Devil.
Luckily, by chance, I was given an overdose of survival gene at conception and that keeps pulling me through.
All I can say, to others now, is make sure your children don’t ever start smoking. George’s smoking probably led to his pancreatic cancer, especially if he was an undiagnosed coeliac and thus had a compromised immune system because of his gluten-rich junk food diet.
The Anonymous Widower 
So sorry – George was a lovely person. Sometimes our life on earth is short and sometimes long. Its always tough for those left behind as we both know only too well.
Comment by Prunella | June 20, 2012 |
Thanks for that. I’ll never forget what Marion and you did, when he died.
I thought our financial salvation was today, when Captain Bertie ran in the Hunt Cup at Ascot. I went to the betting shop on the corner, but it was not to be! He came 11th!
Comment by AnonW | June 20, 2012 |
Aung San Suu Kyi . . . endured her isolation, and has been been enchanting in her speeches & especially her Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech.
Our loved ones, whom we cherished and loved, are always with us in our Dreams & our thoughts.
My thoughts are with you and all your loved ones . . . I will be sending this blog to my family, for them to stop, and take time and reflect on Aung San Suu Kyi and George.
Comment by Steam Lover | June 20, 2012 |
My late wife, thought she was the most wonderful woman and an example to everyone.
Comment by AnonW | June 21, 2012 |