Category Archives: Memories

Oct5

Father

Posted on October 5, 2016 by MeRaw

Wednesday 5th October

Seven years ago today, my father passed away from pancreatic cancer.

Here is a little of his story that I wrote last year.

Hank was a big part of our lives every summer when we visited America and the islands, and stayed on his yacht. Starting in 1994 when we went to Bermuda, to Tobago, the Virgin Islands, the Keys, through to 2009 (when he passed away) in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; we always had great adventures.

I hope you and your grandfather meet up for a laugh, a hug, and a long chat about all the good times you spent together.

Frank and Hank.

My son and my father.

Miss you both.

Love you forever.

xxxxxx

Low tide in the harbour this afternoon

Oct3

Dart Valley Railway

Posted on October 3, 2016 by MeRaw

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Monday 3rd October

It was two years ago today

We visited the Dart Valley Railway

Autumn sunshine melted clouds away

Ducks paddled, wings flapping spray

Drinks and snacks in the nearby cafe

A perfect, fun filled, simple day

I just wish you were here to stay.

Miss you sweetheart

Love you forever

Precious Angel son.

xxxxxx

Sep26

Collecting moments

Posted on September 26, 2016 by MeRaw

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Monday 26th September

Looking back on memories past

Brings a smile that’s made to last.

Thoughts of you do comfort fast

With a love that’s unsurpassed.

Those memories take me back to you

Like dreams filling adventures new.

I know my wishes won’t come true

But collecting moments is what I do.

Love you forever.

Missing you always.

Sweetheart Angel son.

xxxxxx

Aug22

Windy City

Posted on August 22, 2016 by MeRaw

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Monday 22nd August

In 2004 we made a detour from our usual holiday on the east coast of America. My brother and his wife had a fabulous apartment on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, and we decided to spend a week in the windy city exploring a very different holiday destination.

Shopping, eating, drinking, museums, the L, parks, beaches, bridges, air shows: Chicago was amazing, and we had a busy, fun-filled week.

You on my brother’s yacht during the Air and Water Show

22.8.2004 Sliding along like a seal (with brown arms and a white body)

I remember we drove up to Gurnee, and spent the day at Six Flags Great America; you both enjoyed the large wooden rollercoaster called American Eagle, and the insanely twisting Vertical Velocity.

You and your brother exiting yet another thrilling rollercoaster ride

We also spent time at Oak Street Beach, people watching and relaxing, having a snack and a welcome cold drink.

You and I, having a cold drink at a beach café

We did have fun, didn’t we? Experiencing so many different excursions and adventures. You were both so lucky, and we were lucky enough too, to be able to share good times with you.

We tried hard to show you the world, meet new people, eat different foods, look at modern architecture, observe unfamiliar scenery, to place you amongst a different culture: all to expand your education and knowledge. And to have fun all the while.

And we did have fun, didn’t we?

And now, so, so many wonderful memories to look back upon. How I wish it were not so, that you were still here, able to keep on holidaying with us.

We miss you so much my darling.

Love you forever my precious Angel son.

xxxxxx

Low tide at the beach this afternoon

Aug20

I’ll keep remembering

Posted on August 20, 2016 by MeRaw

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Saturday 20th August

I love you, and I’m missing you

Wish you were here right now.

I can’t stop thinking about you

I’ll keep remembering, I vow.

Saying your name, my heart smiles

I’m full of pain, but still standing.

Keeping you alive in my heart

With memories of you; enchanting.

My sweetheart Angel baby

xxxxxx

Summer grey

Aug12

Memory Lane

Posted on August 12, 2016 by MeRaw

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Friday 12th August

Walking down

Memory Lane.

Again.

Everything

Is sparkling

And more

Aglow.

Happiness

Fills the air.

No sense

Of urgency.

No teetering

On the edge.

Calm surrounds

With naivete

And innocence.

Memory Lane:

An escape

From the now

From reality.

Precious Angel

Who now lives

I’m my

Memory Lane.

Love you

Miss you

Angel son.

My memory.

xxxxxx

Aug11

11.8.11

Posted on August 11, 2016 by MeRaw

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Thursday 11th August

My phone again, had a little reminder for me this morning: five years ago, on this day, we went to Busch Gardens in Tampa.

You always made for SheiKra first, a floorless, diving rollercoaster. I remember Dad saying that the first time you went on it, you had your eyes closed as it hovered on the precipice, before hurtling earthwards at amazing speed. After that you said your eyes were always open, and that this was your most favourite ride ever.

SheiKra, Busch Gardens, 11.8.11

Another ride you enjoyed was the fast-moving Cheetah Hunt, the longest rollercoaster in the park.

The Cheetah Hunt, 11.8.11

We miss sharing the fun with you.

We miss watching your ‘adrenaline rush’ as you sought out new white-knuckle experiences.

We miss your laughter and smiles.

We miss holidays with you.

We miss the theme parks.

We miss you.

And……….

It’s Thursday.

74 weeks.

518 days.

Without you.

Thinking of you every day.

Love you so very much.

Sweetheart Angel son.

xxxxxx

Aug10

The Hulk

Posted on August 10, 2016 by MeRaw

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Wednesday 10th August

Two years ago we were enjoying what was to be our last American summer holiday with you.

For almost twenty years we spent our summertime away from home: more often than not, spending a few weeks in Orlando, in between driving further south to the Keys, and to the north, enjoying stops in South Carolina.

You had such fun in the theme parks. We’d arrive early, use Preferred Parking, (to be near the entrance), present our pre-booked tickets, then off you’d go. Fiercely independent, you liked to do a complete loop of the park on your own, queuing and going on the white knuckle rides by yourself. Somehow you would then manage to find us, tell us all your exploits, and suggest the best or most exciting ride to go on.

You always had a big grin on your face.

And we miss that, we miss that so very much. Your smile, your laughter, your enjoyment of life.

Facebook reminded me that it was on this day, two years ago, that we went to Islands of Adventure, and you made straight for the Hulk, located just inside the entrance. Fast, noisy, scary, and your favourite.

Love you so much my darling.

Missing you every moment.

Now in the theme park of heaven.

Dearest Angel son.

xxxxxx

Exiting the Hulk ride (August 10th 2014)

Sunset over the rooftops tonight

Jul27

Memories are all I have

Posted on July 27, 2016 by MeRaw

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Wednesday 27th July

Memories are all I have

But I do have so many

Better these I cherish

Than not to have any.

Those memories we made

Are precious and so special

Keeping them safe, in my heart.

My angel son, celestial.

xxxxxx

Jul10

Six years ago

Posted on July 10, 2016 by MeRaw

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Sunday 10th July

Google photos wanted to reliably inform me this morning, that on this date, six years ago, we had come to watch you at your open day gymkhana.

A set of photos that we had taken on that happy, sunny day……

You were twenty-five years old, and had had so much fun, showcasing your horse riding skills, competitiveness, and ability to work in a team. You gained a number of rosettes for your efforts and were quietly pleased that you had done so well. As someone who shunned the limelight, you stood for applause and photographs in front of many parents and helpers.

We were so very proud of you.

Love you forever my horse riding Angel.

Missing you each and every day.

xxxxxx