Last Sunday our family changed forever.
My husband Simon tragically died in a rock fishing accident.
We are in the midst of planning a funeral which seems so wrong when he was just 46 years old.
As we struggle to come to terms with our situation I want to say a huge thank you to our family and friends who have been an amazing support.
I also want to say my daughters Daneesha (Hippie Child) and Tiana (Princess Child) are the most incredible children and have been a huge support to me while dealing with their own grief.
Readers you must all hug your family and friends and tell them you love them today.
Sorry to hear such sad news,, wishing you all well for future.
Thank you Gerry.
Janine I am so so sorry for the loss of your husband.
I cant imagine the pain you and your beautiful girls are going through.
You will all be in my prayers.
May the universe send you all you need.
Big hugs and much love.xx
Thank you Deb.
My heart goes out to you and your girls. No words can ease your grief, but know that I am thinking of you. Sending big hugs, love and prayers your way xx
Thank you.
My deepest sympathies Janine to you and your girls for such a tragic and unfair loss. Wishing you all love and light for the days that are ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you Natalie.
You and the kids are in my thoughts Janine. My heart broke for you guys when I read the news the other day.
Please take care of you while you navigate your way through this time.
Sending love and hugs from my family to yours xoxo
Thank you.
Oh Janine. There are no words. I don’t know you but I feel I know you through this blog and through hearing about you from our mutual friends. My heart breaks for you and your girls and your family and friends. I send love and hugs and hope to hug you myself in the not too distant future. Be strong. xxx
Thank you.
I have been grateful to have my husband home this week. Sorry is not enough. Thinking of you and the girls this weekend.
Thank you Cate.
You and the girls have been ever-present in my mind since I heard the devastating news earlier this week… I cannot imagine the pain you must be feeling right now.
However I do know this – the internet can be a beautiful thing; it connects us with wonderful people who give colour and warmth to our lives in the most amazing way. And we’re ALL here for you, Janine, any time you need us. Just reach out, we’ll be there.
Sending buckets of love your way, hon xxx
Thank you Sarah.
Janine, I’m so very sorry for your and your daughters’ loss! While I don’t know you personally, I feel the warmth and kindness in your heart through your words. How fortunate was your husband to be loved by you first and then your daughters?! While words are tough at a time like this, I wish peace and love for you all.
Thank you Sarah.
Dear Janine, I am so, so sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you and your family, especially your lovely girls. I’m glad to know you are getting lots of support at such a painful time.
Thank you.
Dear Janine, I am so sorry about your husband. I have been very grateful for my husband and family the past few weeks, you never know what life has in store for us. May the the good memories of him keep you going in the dark moments. Big hugs to you and your family. xx
Thank you Lisa.
Janine, I was so shocked and saddened to read your news. Words cannot fill the breach or heal the pain and loneliness you must all be feeling. My thoughts are with you and your lovely girls and I wish you all strength as you grieve for your husband and Dad.
Thank you so very much.
Big big hugs to you and your beautiful daughters Janine. As I said before, you’ve created a wonderful record of the past few years of your lives together with this blog, and if ever you were in any doubt about the wisdom of blogging your family’s stories, you and your daughters being able to read and recall these events for many years to come will be the answer to that. xxx
Thank you Rachel.
I’m so sorry for the sudden loss of your man. Taken too soon.
I hope the road ahead is filled with lots of love and support from those around you. X
Thank you.
I’ve just read your post and was shocked to learn of your tragic news. There are no words that don’t sound like platitudes at this time, so will just send my heartfelt thoughts and wishes to you and your girls. XO
Thank you Lee-Anne.
Sending you and your girls so much love, Janine. xxx
Thank you Grace.
You and your lovely girls are in my prayers. May the loving support of those around you at this time, help to give you strength and peace. No words can ever be enough, but my post is for you. xxxx
Thank you so much Di.
It’s early Monday morning here, but I know the day of the Memorial Service for your beloved has come and gone. I didn’t sleep well last night, and I woke up with you and your girls much on my mind. I’m holding you all in the light and in my heart and wishing for a measure of peace for you in the coming days.
Thank you so much Lauren and thank you for letting Noreen know.
Hi though I don’t know you personally and you live half way round the world to me through reading your blogs you feel like an old friend. As an old friend I feel deeply saddened at your loss and that of your family. Try to stay strong and lean on your wonderful family and friends for the support you will need at this sad time. Remember the good times together. I am praying and thinking of you. Lots of love and hugs Gill a friend you just haven’t met xxxx
Thank you Gill that’s beautiful.
Oh my goodness. Janine, I’m so sorry to hear about this. After reading your blog for the past few years I feel like I’ve gotten the chance to know so much about you and your family – and goodness gracious this just doesn’t seem fair (things you already know…). I’m sending so many prayers and so much love in yours, Daneesha’s, and Tiana’s direction. xo
Thank you so much Chrystina.
Janine, I just read your news and I am so very sorry. Bloody hell.
Please know I’m thinking of you. Grief is an awfully slippery thing and I hope you’re not being swallowed whole by it.
eden xxxxxx
Thank you Eden, I have no idea how you have managed. This is tough. But getting by, one minute at a time. xxx