Category Archives: son

Dec15

Key West

Posted on December 15, 2016 by MeRaw

Thursday 15th December

Such a pretty drive along the Overseas Highway, fifty miles south to Key West. On the left hand side of the road is the Atlantic ocean, and on the right, the Gulf of Mexico.

We have been here on a number of occasions, each time with you, my darling. So today we tried to explore a little more, rather than simply retracing our usual steps. We didn’t eat in our normal spot, (where you really enjoyed the chocolate dipped strawberries, drizzled with chantilly cream), but did have a cold drink on Sunset Pier, where we have sat together, many, many times.

The palm trees were wrapped with fairy lights, street lamps beribboned to look like candy canes, and various decorated Christmas trees were dotted about.

Missing you sweetheart

Thinking of you so much

Blowing kisses to heaven

Love you forever

xxxxxx

Key West Christmas tree

A nautical tree

This one made from fishing floats

Under the shade on Sunset Pier, looking towards the Enchantment of the Seas

You and Dad on Sunset Pier, January 2007

You and I on Sunset Pier

Street lamps looking festive

Dressed for the season

Dinner at Burdines

You, at Burdines, December 2006

Dec14

Sombrero Beach

Posted on December 14, 2016 by MeRaw

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Wednesday 14th December

Sombrero Beach this morning

The first time here without you

So many memories come to mind

Time to reflect, take in the view.

You would walk along the hot sand

Dipping your toes into the sea

Reading a book, with headphones on

Until bored, then you’d run back to me.

We miss you so much my Angel

It’s really not the same at all

Visiting places we went to with you

Sights and sounds are there to recall.

Darling son

Love you

Missing you

xxxxxx

You at Sombrero Beach, January 1st 2007

Sombrero Beach today

Palm fronds and blue sky

To the beach

Dec13

Sunset

Posted on December 13, 2016 by MeRaw

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Tuesday 13th December

Such a beautiful sunset this evening

Fiery pinks and oranges light up the sky

I know you would have loved it here

My darling with Angel wings you fly.

xxxxxx

Dec12

Marathon

Posted on December 12, 2016 by MeRaw

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Monday 12th December

And time to relax……

Here we are, in Marathon, for the next week or so. Time to recharge, reflect, and do absolutely nothing.

We haven’t been here since 2013, when you were with us: there are so many wonderful memories.

You had two Christmas visits, and probably six or seven summer holiday vacations to the Keys. A fabulous location for peace and quiet, and the best sunsets.

Thinking of you, as always, sweetheart.

Love you forever, my Angel.

xxxxxx

Frankie Angel Bear, chilling at the open air bar

Sunset, 5:40pm, Bayside

Full moon and palm trees

Dec11

Miami

Posted on December 11, 2016 by MeRaw

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Sunday 11th December

Here we are my darling

Safely in Miami

Lots of time to relax

I’m sure you would agree.

A long ten hour flight

Taking us over the ocean

Thinking of you all the way

Heart’s filled with emotion.

Love you my Angel

Our first American holiday

Since you went to heaven

It will be so different

xxxxxx

Frankie Angel Bear and Frank SpongeBob have joined us for a bite to eat

Dec10

We came by

Posted on December 10, 2016 by MeRaw

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Saturday 10th December

We came by early this morning

To pick you up and whisk you away

On a long drive up to London

To begin our festive holiday.

The first time since you went to heaven

We’re taking you with us in our hearts

It will be different, a little sad

Tomorrow morning the plane departs.

I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful time

Swimming in the warm ocean so blue

Love you forever, my darling son

Over the ocean to beaches new.

xxxxxx

Dec9

Shine your light

Posted on December 9, 2016 by MeRaw

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Friday 9th December

My darling Angel

Shine your light

Sparkling bright

Into the night

As you take flight

At twilight

Sharing the moonlight

A beautiful sight

Among the starlight

So goodnight

Sleep tight

Darling, darling Angel.

xxxxxx

Your solar-powered snowflake at twilight

Dec8

I think of you

Posted on December 8, 2016 by MeRaw

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Thursday 8th December

I think of you

All we’ve been through

Sometimes laughing

Other times crying

So many laughs

And photographs

We had such fun

My darling son

Sending you love

Dear Angel above

Kisses to you

Lots of hugs too

xxxxxx

Dec7

Eartha Kitt

Posted on December 7, 2016 by MeRaw

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Wednesday 7th December

Probably as a result of enjoying the sixties television programme, Batman, you became fascinated with Eartha Kitt, who played Catwoman. An evil, feline antagonist, with a gloriously sultry voice and distinctive purrrrrr. You loved her outfits, catchphrase and those long, long nails.

More supermarket Christmas songs playing today, and they send the memories of you flooding back. You loved these happy December days, full of surprises and anticipation of what Santa might bring.

At this time of year, you sang along, swaying your hips, whenever you heard Eartha Kitt’s rendition of Santa Baby. A gentle, old-fashioned tune, listing requests for extravagant Christmas gifts. A favourite of yours.