Some fresh perspective

This is my first post under my own account.  It was time to stop pretending I was Jill Luce.

I scratched my car a little bit whilst parking in Pier road this morning, however I didn't mind so much.  Funny how certain life events make other incidents seem very insignificant.  That fresh perspective is nice though because it helps to make you realise what's really important.

I had to make some design changes to the blog - i'm sure you all noticed.  Mum did love her blog, but her and I do not share the same design taste!  If you're feeling religious then i'm sure you'll agree that the clouds seem apt.

The last couple of days have been very busy, with a lot of time spent organising things.  Most of us are signed off until at least the end of the week, but some of us hard working folk have businesses to run!  The distraction is actually quite welcome.

Dan went to the Southampton boat show on Wednesday to actually look for a new Jersey Sea-safaris boat, although when I asked him about it he said "I didn't talk to the guy I want to buy a boat from".  A curious buying tactic indeed!

We've eaten dinner together the last couple of nights, however we've not had to cook as food has been very generously provided by LT and SP.  We know that this level of generosity will not last forever so Dad is going to have to brush up on chef skills (beans on toast most likely).

We've also received an enormous number of cards that we've opened and read aloud as a family after dinner.  There have been so many heartfelt messages from so many of you that I think i've lost track.  The fact that one woman has had such a positive effect on such a large number of you is truly an inspiration.  If I manage to get one tenth the amount of love and warmth that we've felt over the last few days I will end up a happy man.

I realise that there haven't been many photos on here over the last week.  Whilst walking into the kitchen I noticed this sign on the milk churn outside the door.  Apparently it's been there for years, but as a 'typical' boy i've only just noticed it. 

It's very mum.  She's definitely still with us in spirit.