Last few hours of 2020

Well here we are! The last few hours of what has been the worst year of mine, and so many people's lives. Hopefully the New Year will see an end to the damage Covid-19 has done to the world, and we can get back to some semblance of normality once more. 

Losing my beloved Mum at the end of March has been the hardest and worst experience I've ever suffered. I was so lucky to have her in my life for almost 65 years. It doesn't make it easier to lose her though, maybe harder because we were so close. She's left a huge hole in my life, but I wouldn't wish her back to be suffering again as she did for the last two years of her life. I'm just so thankful we had that extra time for her to meet Nino and get to know him a little. Also for me to care for her and show her how much I loved her. My only regret is that she died alone in that hospital room. Because of this evil virus it couldn't be helped, but it made the pain of losing her so much worse. At least she's at peace and missed out on all the anxious times we've all had since the realisation of how devastating the virus has been.

We are now in Tier 4, which is basically lockdown so New Year's Eve will be so different for us all this year. I'll be spending it watching Dougie Munro, as I have all through the first lockdown and ever since. Him and his lovely family have kept me entertained and I'm looking forward to seeing the New Year in with a true Scot! 

https://www.facebook.com/dougie.munro.10

dougie munro spain

Praying with all I have in me that this next year will be a much better one!

See you all in 2021! 

Nino Impressionist

 Messing about in Photoshop

Lella's 43rd birthday in lockdown and a visit from Nino

I haven't posted in my blog for quite a while so thought I'd make a start today. A lot has happened in the past few months. My beautiful Mum passed away on the 30th March after suffering a fall which caused a cerebral hemangioma. She died 3 days later and I still can't believe she's gone forever. I have been trying to sort her flat out but it's hard going. I keep smelling her clothes and then have to give up because the pain is so bad. I miss her so very much and I truly don't think I'll ever get used to her not being here anymore. My heart is broken... I love you Mum ♥

Today is Lella's birthday. So sad that she's having to celebrate in lockdown but I'm pretty sure she's had a nice time. Laura made a lovely video for her, of clips that friends and family had sent wishing her a Happy Birthday. I made a coffee and walnut cake and made a little video for her.

Mario brought Nino round for a visit in the garden. They came through the garage rather than the house. How very sad is that? I wish this was all over and we could get back to a more normal way of life again. At least we got to see him play in the garden but it was torture not being able to cuddle him. Love him so very much our beautiful boy. He had fun on his slide and having a kick about with his daddy. I enjoyed being able to take some photos of him. He's growing up so fast and we're missing out on so much with him. This virus and the Chinese have a lot to answer for! 

God bless everyone and stay safe....

Starlings weather pic

https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2020-02-02/sunday-evening-s-granada-weather-update-the-one-with-the-viewers-photos/