On this day last year, I was woken to the sound of the phone ringing. It was my sleep in, so I let Mike answer it. He appeared in the doorway of our room minutes later to tell me the news. But he didn't have to tell me. I knew.
On this day last year I lost my mentor, my mate, my hero.
On this day last year, the arse fell out of my world.
It's been a tough day. I cried a lot today, It's an ending of sorts. The end of the year of 'firsts'. First Easter, first round of birthdays, first fathers day, first Christmas. And now the first anniversary of losing you. It's over.
It's been one hell of a tough year. I'd do nearly anything to have you back Dad, I miss you so much.
I've been so lucky to have so much love and support from some really beautiful people in the last 12 months, and I'm so thankful that it's been ongoing - even just today I received these from Emma, the best friend a girl could ever ask for:
And look at your Magnolia that Kate sent! Another 12 months in a pot and it'll be big enough to take its place in the Orchard at home
The Toyota's still going as well as you promised, the had a cut and polish the other day and looks a million bucks for a car who's now well past the 300,000 k mark. Me and Cam will give her an oil and filter change over the weekend, just like you showed us to :)
I guess I just miss you Dad. I miss you heaps. I worry about Mum, even though she's been absolutely stoic and incredibly strong. I'm proud of her, and I'm proud of Jen who's turned into a veritable McLeod's Daughter in your absence. And I'm proud of the way everyone has just pulled their socks up and got on with it - just like you would have wanted.
Oh - one more thing.... check this out!
Love you Dad.
Rest well.
Love Cath
xoxoxo
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