A beautiful soul - it's hard to say goodbye

[ He was & always will be my hero ]

I haven't posted in a number of days so this post is to explain why, to apologise but also I suppose share some of my pain. I thought about writing this post all day and kept thinking no, it wouldn't be right. But then I got to thinking, we share everything happy and exciting but hold back things that are hurtful and sad when in fact sometimes sharing hurtful and sad things can make it feel a little better - you don't have to carry the burden all by yourself anymore.

I was heartbroken Friday afternoon when I received a call to race to the hospital to say goodbye to my Pop. It was sudden and un expected. I got there when he was still lucid and was able to spend some precious hours with him saying goodbye, telling him I loved him and saying what an amazing male role model he'd been in my life. He passed away Saturday morning.

My gorgeous Nana had only passed away less than 2 years ago also very suddenly and unexpectedly so this was a huge blow to me and the whole family. Pop was the rock of our family, who gave SO much to all of us always, and never expected anything back. He gave the best advice of anyone I know and had the most incredible bear hugs that would make you feel like you were safe. He loved the West Coast Eagles and was never shy to give me 'heaps' for supporting Freo Dockers. He was and will forever be remembered as a gentleman in the truest form, and a man of great gratitude & gentleness. He taught our family the importance of love and respect and for that I'll be eternally grateful. He lived a full life that was full of love but it doesn't stop the heartbreak of loosing him and the fact I'll miss him forever.

So there it is, I wanted to share what an amazing, incredible and inspiring man my Pop was and not just keep his legacy to myself.

If your lucky to still have your grandparents, hug them a little tighter next time you see them and listen to their advice a little closer, they're lifes greatest treasures & they will leave a huge gap in your life when they're gone.

Say hello to Nana for me Pop xxxxx