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Dear Dad,

Well mate, I think it's about time to wrap this up.

I'm not sure how long you can write letters to your Dad that will never be seen by your Dad until you start to look a bit.... well.... crazy......

It's been one hell of a journey.

I started this as a place to quietly vent out all my stresses and fears about you being sick without cornering and freaking out my friends.

I honestly though that one day I would show you this, and we could have a laugh over a coffee about what a drama queen I am. I honestly never EVER thought that this would be the medium used to document the last 8 weeks of your life. Not ever. Even once it became apparent that you weren't going to make it I still thought I had plenty of time to write, photograph, remember. But things never work out like you plan huh.

I would, however,  like to use this as a forum to publicly and with my whole heart thank everyone who has supported me and the rest of our family over the last year and a bit. I can't ever express in words how much it's meant to me to have such beautiful people in my life, I am truly blessed and I hope I can one day prove myself worthy of your kindness and friendship. I won't say 'I hope I can do the same for you' because I wouldn't wish the sudden death of a loved on on anyone, even though so many of you have yourselves had your hearts broken in the same way. Your support has been astounding, it's been comforting, and it's been whole heartedly appreciated - thank you.

To the 1800 odd people who've read this blog - who ever you are, where ever you are - Thank you. I hope you found something at least a little helpful or comforting in my raw selfish rambles, and I am very sorry if you've found yourself in the same position as me.

Mum, Jen, Paula, Richard and Andy - I'm proud of you, and I love you. It's been one hell of a struggle, and your strength has been incredible.

Mike, Cam and Lucy. You are my world. Thank you for being there to wipe my tears and make me smile.

And most importantly - Dad. I love you. Thank you for being the best father I could have ever wished for. You are my hero.

Love Cath

xoxoxo

David Malcolm Macdonald

6 October 1946 - 12 April 2011