I visited Gary's grave today and laid fresh flowers. Although Gary passed away on 15th September 2016 I was unable to lay his ashes to rest until 11th April 2018. It was a lovely afternoon when I visited. Gary always loved the sun. A few sections from Gary's grave, a funeral was taking place. There was a piper playing his pipes. Gary enjoyed listening to the bag pipes as I do. When he played Amazing Grace it sounded so uplifting that I began to feel a little sad. However I cheered myself up as I knew that Gary would also be listening to the bagpipes as well. I am glad that we shared 17 years together, as when I feel a little sad I think of them and they always cheer me up. It was comforting standing at Gary's grave today especially with the bagpipes playing.

Tricia Gary's loving partner.

The 11th April 2018 was the day I laid Gary's ashes to rest in Bent Cemetery Hamilton. Looking back on his funeral and funeral costs I would advice anyone to consider taking out a funeral plan. Gary did not have a funeral plan, I suppose it is one of these things in life you never really think about. I wanted to give Gary a good 'send off' as they say I was able to pay the funeral undertaker, I purchased a full plot in Bent Cemetery, I purchased a gravestone. I was thankful as my wages each month prevented me from taking out a loan. Hence the reason a Funeral plan is something to consider. My sister Mary who passed away last year had one. My Nephew is an only child and Mary was making sure that her wishes were carried out and there was no financial burden on my nephew. I felt very proud of her, even though for years she had coped with illness she thought about her funeral and her son. I too was able to carryout Gary's wish to be interred in Bent Cemetery. I will be visiting his grave today, lay some flowers and think back on all the happy years we shared together.

Tricia Gary's loving partner.

Another Easter over for another year. My the years roll by. As a front line worker I was working today and will be the rest of the week. I enjoy my work as I have always done for the past 43 years. Next Monday 11th April is a very sad day for me. One I will remember for the rest of my life with sadness, reflection but most of all happiness.

Tricia Gary's loving partner.

What a lovely day today. I visited Gary's grave and laid a dozen fresh roses. There were a lot of people visiting their relatives graves. It is nice to see families showing respect for loved ones especially at Easter time. I also laid a couple of roses on his parents grave. I did my usual had a little chat with Gary, telling him how I am getting on in life since he passed away. I am sure he knows as I do believe loved ones watch over you.

Tricia Gary's loving partner.

This evening I made a great big pot of minestrone soup to eat as a starter at Easter Sunday dinner. I tried to follow the recipe Gary always used as he made great minestrone soup. However there were time's in the past when he made this soup and I asked what other ingredient he used as it always tasted great he would always say "Ah that's my little secret". I was spoiled as he always made the Sunday dinners. When he would present the meal he had made too me he would always say "You wont get a better meal than that at any fancy restaurant" He was right His meals were delicious. He had what I would say to him a 'nack' for cooking. He could use different herbs to make a nice sauce and they always tasted great. Gary stated he found cooking relaxing. He used to always watch the cook programs on a Saturday morning and he could pick up and remember most recipe's. Both our mothers also loved his minestrone soup and they always took home some of his soup. I will think of him on Easter Sunday and remember all the Happy memories we shared at Easter.

Tricia Gary's Loving Partner.

Easter holiday weekend is upon us once more. Gary and I always loved our Easter weekend as well as all the other holiday weekends throughout the year, we were very close in that we made sure we spent these days together. I used to buy Gary an Easter egg and he would joking say I'm too old for an Easter egg" I would laugh and state "you cannot celebrate Easter without rolling an Easter Egg". Happy memories of all our Easter weekends together.

Tricia Gary's loving partner.

As they say "My heart was in my mouth watching the Six Nations Scotland rugby team beating France". What can I say. Gary would have been delighted at the result tonight.
Tricia Gary's loving partner X

It is nearly the end of the six nations Rugby. Scotland play their last game on Friday. They play France. Gary and I would have watched the game together. Will keep my fingers crossed that they win. I still have the signed Ruby shirt when Scotland beat France in 2006 at Murrayfield. It is hanging in my computer room. Every time I look at it often, it reminds me of Gary and those happy memories I cherish of all the games of Rugby we watched together. Gary loved watching his Rugby.

Tricia Gary's Loving partner. x

How well did Scotland win today I am proud of them. Not only that Ireland won as well.