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Not a retrospective.

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Jax Blunt
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New Year’s Eve is an odd day for my family. It should be my youngest sister’s birthday, it is her daughter’s. So we gather together to have a party for a nine year old, those of us from further away swap Christmas presents, and we don’t really mention those missing.

It is a day for remembering, nevertheless, not that there is ever a day for me that isn’t. You can’t disentangle someone from your life that was part of it from so early on, and for so long. And why would you want to? Even though it’s a sad thing, it is how it is. And watching her daughter grow is a peculiar bittersweet happiness.

Happy New Year.

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8 responses to “Not a retrospective.”

  1. Midlife Singlemum avatar
    Midlife Singlemum

    What can I say except ‘hugs’. And have a wonderful 2012 – it’ll certainly be an exciting one. xxx

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    1. Jax avatar
      Jax

      Change is as good as a rest, I hope! Happy new year to you too.

      Reply
  2. Firefly Phil avatar
    Firefly Phil

    A striking likeness there – the chin, hair, even shape of nose… must be all the more bitter-sweet.

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    1. Jax avatar
      Jax

      Indeed.

      Reply
  3. Michelle Twin Mum avatar
    Michelle Twin Mum

    Ohh Jax, I recall having read about your sister before. Like you say so bittersweet to celebrate her daughters birthday. She would be so proud of you all joining together.
    Happy New Year. Mich x

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    1. Jax avatar
      Jax

      Thanks.

      Reply
  4. Vonnie avatar
    Vonnie

    Oh Jax, I’m so sorry my love I had no idea. I’m glad your niece has you in her life though xx

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    1. Jax avatar
      Jax

      Thanks Vonnie. It’s four and a half years ago now, but it still hurts.

      Reply

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