Today’s Squares are in memory of Dad as today is Mum and Dad’s wedding anniversary. Dad was brilliant at looking at the bright side of life, and he had the most gorgeous smile. Not sure though what he thought of Monty Python’s ‘Always Look on the Bright Side of Life‘ and it is Easter so maybe I won’t actually embed the video!

If you are curious as to my choice of photographs, well last year I shared their gorgeous wedding photograph as well as a video of Dad before they got married, but this year I thought I’d return to a beauty spot that will forever remind us of him.

It is a hill which he loved to walk, and for 20ish years following his retirement the whole family and many of their friends were regularly taken here for a walk. It also happens to be where his ashes are scattered. The hill is called Melbury Hill, and it can be found on the outskirts of Shaftesbury in Dorset.

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    1. We were so happy the National Trust gave us permission to scatter, their own requirement was that he was spread across the hill!

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    1. He loved it, you can actually see their old house in one of the photographs. If someone walked up the hill we could see them from the kitchen window 🙂

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    1. Definitely less anxious – so thank you 🙂 It is so frustrating when it happens but I have learnt over the years just to go with the flow when it occurs, and not to fret too much about missing meetings (or these days Zoom!!). The simnel cake is helping too 😀

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  12. I would love to go up there to take in that wonderful view. I can see why Dad liked to go there. Enjoy Easter as best you can Becky. As usual my tomorrows is going to be here. Sending hugs in case you need some xx

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    1. Thanks Brian, I do need hugs at the moment. had a wobbly day yesterday, but sun is out today and so plan to garden which will soon sort me out along with your hugs 🙂

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  18. Like Marilyn we didn’t lose anyone to covid either but two good friends of ours passed away way too young in 2020. We’re sad but we have happy memories. I hope the happy thoughts you’ve shared with us today bring you comfort, Becky.

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    1. Thanks Jo. Sadly not as she is at my brothers, but we have already spoken this morning so all is good 🙂 Have a lovely Easter too

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  20. It’s been a hard year for grieving. It’s odd that I didn’t lose anyone to COVID, but we lost a friend to a stroke, and at least half a dozen to cancer, Sue Vincent most recently. For some reason, her loss was harder for me, but I guess we’d grown close over the past 9 years of sharing blogs and letters back and forth.

    Let’s hope that we get a break from grief if only for a while. I need to catch my breath and remember how to have fun. I think I’ve kind of forgotten.

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    1. Sending huge hugs Marilyn. Loss and bereavement is so much harder in these times, however better days definitely lie ahead. Take care and be kind to yourself.

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