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Hi Sharon
I don't want to post this on Tanya's page (yet!) but I wanted to let you know that I am writing a book
Whether it gets published, who knows but it will be dedicated to her, and of course, my Dad
It's not about Tanya at all but I love her philosophy on life and have borrowed a few of her quotes
I will of course get your approval if I am lucky enough to get it published
Have a birthday tomorrow ... the word 'happy' doesn't really apply

Note from Geoff and Sharon
What a terrific note and Tanya Mary would be so pleased !!
And of course you have our approval for this and to post on her Facebook Page
Exciting, and we really wish you heaps of success in getting it published
It will be a sad day today, but we are going to spend a lot of time with her, having a chat ... and of course, a Cup Cake or two !!
Note from Louise
Definitely a good day for cupcakes
Tanya will be there with you ... she is part of you and Geoff, nothing can change that

Dear Sharon, and Geoff if you're reading this
I hope you can open the attachment
Thinking of you and wishing you all the best for tomorrow
I thought of you when I read this quote and thought I'd send it to you both
Tanya will always be with you
Look for little signs tomorrow ... I reckon she will definitely be making you aware she is around you
I know tomorrow won't be happy, but I hope on your birthday you have some peaceful moments remembering your special girl and the amazing years you shared
Your post today made me cry ... it's a sad story but a beautiful one
There are a lot of people in the world who don't take the time for their families and they never experience the very special relationship you guys have with your kids
Lots of love

Note from Geoff and Sharon
The quote is perfect and we both feel that she is always around
We, and Sharon in particular, will be very sad today but we'll also be with her at Trinity Beach and talk and remember some fun and special times
We are so proud of our two kids and they are and always will be, Our Life
Thank you so much for this note and your thoughts

Happy Birthday, Sharon
Tanya would be very proud of what you are achieving with your running !!
Keep it up, Hot Mummy !!
Have a great day and eat heaps of cupcakes today ... mmmm

Note from Sharon
Thanks Roz
Keeping busy ... doing stuff is what keeps me going
Not the easiest day today but everyone has been so kind
The staff at the tattoo shop even gave me a bunch of flowers

Happy Birthday, Sharon
See the pic of you getting a tattoo
Well done !!
Once again, Happy Birthday from all the family

Note from Sharon
Thanks, Peter

The tattoo is nice ... did it hurt ??

Note from Sharon
It did sting a bit but definitely not unbearable

Note from Sue
So how are you doing ??

Note from Sharon
Doing okay
Birthday without My Girl was terrible but everyone was so kind and thoughtful and tried to make the day nice for us
Always going to be one day at a time ... some good, bad and very bad days
I can't tell you how generous and loving Tanya's friends are
They have been amazing and I am proud of Tanya that they feel so strongly about her and us

Note from Sue
22nd today !! was your birthday ??
That is beautiful that you have Tanya's friends
So '59' this birthday ??
How are Geoff, Brett and Kahlia getting on ??
Did you take the day off ??

Note from Sharon
Yep, it was
I did take the day off and Brett flew home from Darwin to surprise me and we had our tatts done together ... very special !!
All getting on okay
My two sisters are coming on Wednesday for a visit ... very much looking forward to see them
I have Wednesday, Thursday and Friday off

Note from Sue
Nice one !!
I might try and get out Monday or Tuesday lunch hour to have a quick catch up

Note from Sharon
That would be nice

Hi Sharon
I just wanted to say I hope you find some peace and love today on your special day
What you are going through is the hardest of things to endure on any given day and its especially hard on days like today
I have watched my Mum (Fay Parsons) Dad and sister struggle with the death of my brother for the past fourteen years and have battled my own demons too
I had never felt pain until the day I got the phone call to say we had lost our dear brother in a motorbike accident
It is something that can't be explained until you live it and even then every single person's journey is different
Our family has found strength by bonding together but nothing really takes the edge off the pain and time certainly doesn't make it easier
(I would truly love to meet the person that made that saying up because I would be suprised if they had ever lost someone so dear to them)
But, what time does do, along with the help of loved ones, is help to manage the pain a little better
I know, even fourteen years later, the loss of Jamie is still so impacting on my life and I still have good days, bad days and very bad days
Days like today and other milestones along the way are a constant reminder we don't have them anymore
It breaks my heart your family is going through this knowing the road my family has had to endure but Sharon, I hope you can find strength in the legacy Tanya has left behind
It is amazing ... what an amazing person who is still changing lives
Small comforts I know but hold on to what you can, she will find a way to be there with you and help you through
I think about you and your family daily and I offer you love, support and strength to get through your journey ahead
Hopefully you can enjoy your day, have a cupcake and talk to Tanya in your 'special spot' ... she will be listening
Much love

Note from Sharon
Thank you so much for this, Deborah
Every word you wrote is true and only someone who has experienced loss could write them
Our time is less than yours but I can't see anything changing and your words confirm this
We are astounded by the support from Tanya's friends and the impact she has had on so many people
We do hold on to what we can and get through one day at a time
We have her thirty seven years of wonderful memories to help us
We did take cupcakes to her 'special place' at Trinity Beach and we cried buckets
We miss her desperately and as you say she is not going to be here for future milestones and that is the terrible part
We will need strength to get through it and I know she will help us
Much love to you and you family
PS ... I read this to my sister tonight and she said she didn't think she would be brave enough to write those words to anyone
I thought about it ... she was right ... it was a brave thing to do and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing it

Hi Sharon
How is the tatt ??
Hope your day was okay

Note from Sharon
Under the circumstance it was a good day
Love the tattoo
Brett came home from Darwin even though I told him not to, so we had our tatts done together !!
Everyone has been so kind to us and tried to make a sad day nice for me ... we have wonderful friends !!

Hi Geoff and Sharon
I hope you can have the best day possible
Say hello to Tanya for me
Missing you all

Sharon's sister, Fiona

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