That was tough.... spoke to dad afterwards who thought the interview
was great, although he was clearly teary hearing mums voice again. I
can't get over just how brave she was and how much courage she showed us
all. I hope others who have heard it or people who may know someone who
has had the screening package sent to them, gets the message and it
prompts them to send it back. Mum & Dad would love to think we have
made a difference to someones life somewhere. If you are one of those
people please get in touch.
When I listened back to the interview a
few minutes ago, I could help but think there was so much more I wanted
to say. I know there is a small time window with these things and
obviously I was caught up a little in the emotion of it all. I had meant
to mention that it's not just me on the ride, Colin is coming along
with me and for everyone to know that he has been great support with
barrels of enthusiasm for the trip and perking me up when my mood has
been low or I have doubts I can complete it ( that still remains the
case, Colin we need to do more work on that !) I also wanted to thank
everyone for all their support, not least my long suffering wife Liz.
She has been fantastic. She has great belief in me, been so positive,
supportive and without doubt has carried me through the last few months.
Truth be known she'll probably be glad to have a few days where she
doesn't have to suffer cycle talk, me checking my routes on the
computer, again! or see me strutting around in lycra....... not an image
for the faint of heart.
So the next Chapter will soon begin for
us both. There will still be a few more days of frantic packing and
unpacking, wheres this? and that ? Have I got everything? How many socks
shall I take? Mum had written us all a card before she passed, which
was handed out after she'd gone (complete surprise to us all) The
personal message inside I shall take with me for those moments of doubt
or struggle, which I'm hopeful will get me up those hills! That and the
love and support of my family and friends, especially Liz who's catch
phrase for the trip is " Go have an adventure..." that I will my love,
that I will ....XX
Me, Colin, Pete and Dave ( Team Jogle4bc )
