I can't believe the marathon day is almost here. It seems like years ago that Stuart came and asked his dad (Ray) to nominate a charity for him to raise funds for, but it was only January. The chosen charity was St.Gemma's Hospice in Leeds. What we didn't know at the time was that Ray would be making use of the services offered by St.Gemmas's quite so soon. My daughter and I are going to London on Saturday to give support to Stuart when he runs his race. Stuart is taking his future wife with him and they are going to look for wedding rings. I have had to refuse to tag along on such a personal and romantic event.
We are all then going to visit with my nephew and his wife who live in Walton-On-Thames. I am looking forward to seeing their gorgeous daughter who has eyes like a bush baby.
The big day of course is on Sunday and for us at least, it will be a very emotional day as a very important person will be missing from our party. I wish Stuart and everyone else who is running a very good and safe race. If you managed to get to this end of this without falling asleep, I thank you very much and hope you are having a good day. I am now going to visit my dad and hopefully my sister and her five year old grandson.
The sun is shining and life feels good today (if a little empty). I just have to learn now to get on with my life and make the best of it. At least I have my health which is a big thing to be thankful for. x x x
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Hope you have a fantastic time and the the weather is kind. Good luck to Stuart.
Tricia, I know your life seems empty now and you will never replace your beautiful Ray, but there are still good times to be had. I know you had your dreams of going places with Ray, you might not be doing these things with him but you can do them all in memory of him, besides he will always be with you in spirit, you know that!
what indie said, (((((((((((((((((((((((((big hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))))). there you made me do it, soppy lol, i will be thinking of you all, liz xxxx
good luck to Stuart and to you for this special weekend. I'll be in London too at Blackheath so I'll see a lot of the buildup to the race. Lets hope it is a lovely, but cool (!) day and everyone does well.
