Hello to all
A quick message. I turned the page a little. Three years since Barry died. I have a project long term to take his photos back home.ie Scotland .A professional photographer and journalist of 50 years. It helped me greatly to go back home and to feel welcomed there. A focus for me and things to do for next year.
I couldn't have imagined doing this last year ? Despite everything. I am ok. It has given me confidence and especially hope.
All the best to you all . Hugs
Well done you. I'm sorting out my husband's papers and his hundreds of poems with a view to publication (we do have some interest from publishers). It's painful but it's also my way of keeping my husband close. I find reading his poetry focuses my mind on his creativity and his vibrancy and exuberance for a short time at least.
Aww so pleased you got to come home Fifi. Have you noticed any changes in Glasgow since you were last here? So pleased for you you decided to do it. Can't believe it will be two years next month since I lost Jay where has the time gone. Take Care of yourself `Scottish person` hope your wee cat was ok without you for a little while and glad to see `mummy` home. Take Care.
Vicky xx
Hello there, thank you for your message. Yes I saw lots of changes. Some good and some not. I was happy to be back though and enjoyed the Glasgow patter ! I met lots of people and started contacts for an exhibition for Barry next year. Quite exciting and I felt fine there. A bit unsettled since I got back. One foot here in France and another is rooted in Scotland I think. My little cat Missy got on fine on her "holiday " too, and was taken good care of by a lady from Aberdeen!
How are you doing ? Two years for you and three for me. This trip was good for me to do. It gave me confidence and strength. Barry was "with me " I felt all the time.
Take care hugs to you xx
Hi `Fifi`
Yes I'm ok just now. Just a bit `lost` at the minute one of those times you don't know what to do or where to be just sort of `stuck` It's only about another 4 weeks or so until Jays anniversary of passing so I'm putting it down to that. Just try to keep busy but just feeling empty all the time and it's just like forcing myself to do stuff when I don't really want to. I know it will pass eventually though. Just need to keep plodding on. Glad you trip home went well. Take Care
Vicky xx
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