“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.” Washington Irving Over the past month and even before I have spent much time thinking of my extended family. Memories of holidays, visits and celebrations spent together in my childhood. As a parent now those memories become even more special. It is true that you never appreciate them as much at the time! I have many wonderful memories with my Uncle Tom who I always thought was a pretty wonderful uncle! He always made me laugh and was full of fun. Thank you for being you and always being part of our life’s even with distance between us. Thank you for always loving and taking care of Mum she adored you. My heart is so deeply saddened. There are loses that you can never really overcome. All our love always, Tor, Robert, Ophelia and Jospeh xxx