Hi Every one, It’s been a while since I’ve blogged.
Iona started Taekwondo before Christmas and seems to be really enjoying it. Her concentration is amazing. She’s just determined to get beyond my belts! Shouldn’t take her long. We’ll see. Also she’s just had her first piano lesson. All week of practicing middle C..! She’s doing very well at school still and seems happy.
This blog as you all know was Vicky’s idea from the start. Just another One of her brilliant inspired ideas I might add. Of course none of us knew just how cruelly short it would end up being. However, I can say watching her face light up each time she read the comments funny or otherwise was just as important as any medicine. As I’m sure it was for those of you that wrote comments, helping and supporting via the blog was your way of coping. Having said that a lot of you never did write anything for whatever reason it was a help for you too, just to read the blog. To be on the journey.
I still think of Vicky every day. Each time I look at Iona, see the photographs of Vicky around the flat or hear a certain song. With Iona, I sometimes think what Vicky would do now, how would Vicky handle this situation or would Vicky think I was doing a good job. Of course I never get an answer, but I try and just be the man she knew. I always will. Our journey is still ongoing. Some of you have followed this last year or so via the blog, but sadly I feel it time to stop writing now.
It’s gone so fast. I’d never of thought that blow drying a little girl’s hair could be so satisfying! I’ve learned to cope with running a home (that won’t mean much too many guys reading this), juggle a full time job, school holidays, and most importantly keep Iona happy, secure and loved. Without doubt, an even tougher task if it wasn’t for help. Joan, Anna & Ed, Jacqui & Shane, Mark & Jo, John & Margot, Helen & Andy, both Hannah’s, and Emma. Many more of you, I can’t name you all, but phone calls, cards, emails and visits from so many. Every one of you helping in different ways. Amazing all of you.
I will save this Blog so Iona can look back in years to come and be able see just what a unique woman Vicky was. It takes somebody truly special to be loved by so many people. So I end with saying one last huge thank you to everybody for logging on, reading, posting a comment and being there for Vicky, Iona and me.
Lots of Love
Martin & Iona X
Iona started Taekwondo before Christmas and seems to be really enjoying it. Her concentration is amazing. She’s just determined to get beyond my belts! Shouldn’t take her long. We’ll see. Also she’s just had her first piano lesson. All week of practicing middle C..! She’s doing very well at school still and seems happy.
This blog as you all know was Vicky’s idea from the start. Just another One of her brilliant inspired ideas I might add. Of course none of us knew just how cruelly short it would end up being. However, I can say watching her face light up each time she read the comments funny or otherwise was just as important as any medicine. As I’m sure it was for those of you that wrote comments, helping and supporting via the blog was your way of coping. Having said that a lot of you never did write anything for whatever reason it was a help for you too, just to read the blog. To be on the journey.
I still think of Vicky every day. Each time I look at Iona, see the photographs of Vicky around the flat or hear a certain song. With Iona, I sometimes think what Vicky would do now, how would Vicky handle this situation or would Vicky think I was doing a good job. Of course I never get an answer, but I try and just be the man she knew. I always will. Our journey is still ongoing. Some of you have followed this last year or so via the blog, but sadly I feel it time to stop writing now.
It’s gone so fast. I’d never of thought that blow drying a little girl’s hair could be so satisfying! I’ve learned to cope with running a home (that won’t mean much too many guys reading this), juggle a full time job, school holidays, and most importantly keep Iona happy, secure and loved. Without doubt, an even tougher task if it wasn’t for help. Joan, Anna & Ed, Jacqui & Shane, Mark & Jo, John & Margot, Helen & Andy, both Hannah’s, and Emma. Many more of you, I can’t name you all, but phone calls, cards, emails and visits from so many. Every one of you helping in different ways. Amazing all of you.
I will save this Blog so Iona can look back in years to come and be able see just what a unique woman Vicky was. It takes somebody truly special to be loved by so many people. So I end with saying one last huge thank you to everybody for logging on, reading, posting a comment and being there for Vicky, Iona and me.
Lots of Love
Martin & Iona X
