This one is for Kerry (and Kev, Megan, Damien, Sarah and Ailsa)

Five days ago, Kev, my brother rang to tell me that Kerry's dad, his father-in-law for close on 40 years had died. I don't think of Kerry as an in-law, she's Kerry, she's my family, she's been part of my life since I was about 12, she and Kev have been my rock in tough times. 

I remember the people who supported me when Dad died and I remember feeling angry that other people's lives just went on - did they not know my world had changed forever?? As I watched the Queen's funeral I knew that Mr Kip's funeral, although it would be much smaller, would mean just as much - someone's world will never be quite the same - Kerry's, Mrs. Kips, Rodney, Murray, Kev, Megan, Damien, Sarah and little Ailsa to name just a few. 

I watched from a million miles away as the family grieved today, hugged each other and supported each other. I kept myself busy, but right now, oh I wish I could repay one of the million hugs Kerry and Kevin have given me when my world was bleak and just not right.

But you know what, my problem will fix itself in November, I'll give them the biggest hugs I've got when I get back to Benalla. And until then, I'll hold them close in my thoughts.

And to anyone else who I know and who knows me, if your world isn't quite right tonight - big hugs to you now and when I see you. 

Take care, Kath

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