Mixed Emotions

On this day eight years ago my father died.
Small in stature but with a huge personality he had an immense influence on my life.
Some of his sayings, expressions and mannerisms have passed through me to all four of my children and hopefully on to my grandchildren.
I miss my Dad, as we all do I guess, but I am happy that I see him around me in my children, in the way I conduct myself and in the things he left behind.

Joshua, quiet, reflective, determined and stubborn, all traits of my father, left for Brecon this evening. Playing for the South West Counties in a UK seven a side rugby tournament he is looking forward to a weekend of rugby.

Me, I'm still tired but glad to be home.