Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Al, I am forever grateful that you came into my life and there is a deep sadness now you are gone.
I know that it will take some time to pass for us all.
32 years ago, I gained another Dad, a new home and a second family.
It’s true, you did say to always save for a rainy day… you taught me that and much more.
You taught me how to budget, how to plan, how to understand contracts and weigh up my options.
You taught me that Zebra, Double bar and Gouldian are all types of finches, they lived in our yard and they were some of your favourites.
You taught me how to drive manual down Lansdowne St and told me about special places you loved like Capertee Valley and far away Africa.
You introduced me to Neil Diamond and Johnny Cash and a boy named Sue.
You taught me about footy and to shout… Go the Dragons! and did again years later with little Mali up on you knee.
You asked me to 'listen to your mother' and make sure I called to check in.
You reminded me to be patient and to always be kind.
You reminded me that 'we don’t have shares in the County Council’ so to turn off the lights.
Most of all you loved me and I you. My other Dad. Our Alsie.
...I'll see you later...
Love always, Melissa x
