Merry Christmas My Darling Gerry,
I love and miss you so very much. Christmas day went as well as expected under the circumstances. Without you it is always a bit of a chore. It is so very painful that you are no longer with us. You always made Christmas so very special and fun. I miss everything about you.
I went to John's Lindsays father for diner and the afternoon. It meant that I could spend time with Jamie and his family. We all had a lovely time. Isabelle, Sienna and Genevieve all loved their presents from us. We bought lots of games and toys for them. Jamie and Lindsay got a Christmas jumper as well as some money. They spoiled me with a lovely hamper of festive goodies and chocolates along with dove toiletries. We all had a fabulous time and dinner. Then I went to Darren's and his family for another Christmas dinner with them. They also spoiled me with lots of nice presents. They even bought me a jigsaw puzzle and a frame to frame it when finished of me and all our 5 grandchildren. I also got a dvd of Austyn, Violet and Darren's' new Christmas song. Darren wrote it and performed it and the kids sang the song. Austyn even contributed with some keyboard playing. We had a lovely diner and evening together. I did not get home until 11.30pm. We gave the kids lots of present and Darren and Kelly a Christmas jumper and some money.
Thank you so much for my presents from you. You bought me some expensive night face cream, day face cream and eye cream. You also bought me a lovely outfit. Designer leggings and a beautiful top. It is red and black sparkly front with a black jacket type back and sleeves. The sleeves are trimmed with the same material as the front. It also comes with a red and black necklace attached. It goes really well together and looks really classy. I shall wear it tomorrow when we will all meet as a family at Robins Farm for our Christmas tree presents and meal.
We are all gutted that you are not with us. Christmas and ever other day had truly lost its magic without out. You really were Father Christmas to us all. We do talk about you a lot and remember all the good times togehter.
For you I sent up a red heart shaped helium balloon with a heartfelt message to you. I sent it up in the weir field as i did not want it to get stuck in the neighbours trees. I also sent one to you parents my parents Diane and Peg.
I got you two Christmas cards., I wrote you a letter and burnt it on the fire for you to read. I also got you 15 pink roses. I could not get red as none of the shops had any. A pink rose bush in a festive robin jug. The best present was a box i turned into a replica of our lounge. It had the fireplace with stocking hung on them, two cream armchairs,either side of the fireplace, two Christmas trees, a light carpet like ours a red rug in front of the fire with a dog in a basket sleeping. It also had presents under the tree. Your small silver drum kit , a grandfather clock and a globe. I hung a fancy mirror over the fireplace and hung pictures around the room. Just like our home. The pictures were of you, you and me in the Tropicana, you, me and the boys in the Captain Cook, My parents and Diane. The picture of you is sitting in your armchairs. One of the Christmas trees light up. In the garden there is snow, Christmas trees, a fox, two squirrels , 2 deer and holly It looks really fab. I thought I would remove the Funeral Tributes from the dinning table and store them in the loft, this is to replace them with, as it will be more cheerful and a different kind of memory and tribute to you. i hope you like it.
I hope you had a good Christmas in heaven with everyone you wish to spent it with. I also hope that you were able to come home and spent it with all our family. We certainly all missed you so very much.
On a sad note Brent is now in the Prospect Hospice. He is there to to spend his final days on earth. He will be joining you all in heaven very soon.
I am just chilling now by the fire and watching tv today. I am reminiscing of our previous Christmases over the years. We had such wonderful times together and I miss you so very much. Life was so very cruel to you . You were the most wonderful person I have ever know and you deserve to be here still.
I will raise a glass to you shortly.
Until we meet again, please always remember, that I always have, and always will, love you forever and always. I can't wait to be i your loving arms again.
All my love forever and always, Maggie XxX