Reflective Day

I was woken early by a vivid dream, and couldn't get back to sleep. At 8 I got up to make tea and do the ironing. I reflected on the very sad news that my most fun, most loved, uncle David passed away last night. My thoughts are and have been all day, with my cousins, my aunty and my mum, who have lost their dad, husband & brother. The phrase 'larger than life', and 'life and soul of the party' were made for David. He really did engage everyone he met, with his charm, his cheeky laugh and sparkle in his eye. No one could tell joke like David, or find a better hiding place for hide and seek. He complimented me whenever I saw him, and had a good word or refreshing honesty to the end. I feel sad today. Much more emotional than I thought I would be. For I've lost a person who has been in my life since the beginning. There will always be a little something missing. I thank him for giving us fun times and happy memories, and I'll treasure memories and photos of the lovely family day we had together in December, and thank his closest kin for allowing us that time. The best uncle anyone could have.

I sewed all afternoon, then cooked a Thai chicken curry. Its just been an up and down emotional day.

The pill box at Aylmerton. I don't know anything about it, but they always make me think of dads army when I see them inland. Funny.