Dad would have been 99 today. He passed away suddenly and painlessly in 2014 at the age of 86. A life lived to the full – from poverty to comfort with adventure and love along the way. The more I think about his life the more I admire him. I just wish I could tell him.

There are hundreds of photos and more in the book. Too many for one post.

Dad shared his birthday date with a beloved cousin of mum. She is 80 today and I was her bridesmaid many moons ago. Happy birthday dear cousin.

Remembering a complicated and wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather. You are always in my thoughts. I am trying to follow your example of making the most of every Gd-gifted day.