An Announcement

I had to think about this one, before deciding to go ahead. In the end, I decided that if this was to be a blog about me and written by me, it had to contain the important events in my life, however painful. I detailed all of my recent illness and have used this blog to express many elements of my life.

If I were now to omit what is currently happening, it would make this into little more than a place for me to post glib comments and jokes. I do not consider this to be the primary function of this blog, despite what you may have come to believe.

And so, with massive sadness, I have to announce that my marriage to Fiona is ending.

I'm rubbish with dates, but we have spent nearly two decades together and enjoyed countless wonderful times. She is, and has always been, my soulmate and my truest friend. Our formal relationship is ending, but it is my earnest hope that our friendship will continue, despite the huge changes which are now afoot.

There is no bitterness on my part for what is happening, just the most immense feeling of sadness. We are just two travellers who can no longer travel together. And so I must embrace the future, and what it has for me, whilst wishing Fiona well in the new life that she has chosen. Right to her core, she is a good person, who understands the meaning and importance of love. The few who know her really well are truly privileged. I feel lucky to have counted myself amongst that number for as long as I have.

The writing of this brings out such big emotions in me. I imagine that I won't be far away from tears for quite some time. Please don't think  that I am completely off the planet, though. I am functioning pretty well, and getting work done. That is important for me.

There will also be a lot to do to make Griffin House look pretty for potential buyers. It will be sad to leave this place, and this studio in which I have lived and worked for so long. I truly love this place, and we have had so many happy times here. It will be a real wrench to leave. But leave we must, both of us. Finances demand it.

We will live together until the house sells, and then go our separate ways. I don't intend to say everything about what is happening here, but may say one or two things. At the very least, this will explain any references to moving house etc.

I must thank those who I have already mentioned this to. I am humbled and deeply grateful for your offers of help and support. Watch out though, I might just take you up on them.

Amidst the sadness, all is well, and this is happening the way it had to happen. I do believe it, though I might not have believed it a couple of weeks ago. It's been a shock for me, but I am a pretty resilient person who enjoys looking on the bright side. The other ace I have is my faith. Since D-Day, so much has happened that is good. I do feel like I am being looked after, in quite an amazing way.

My car died quite spectacularly, after a long illness - but a new one has been provided quite out of the blue. I take my hat off to you, Davey. You are quite the magician. I now stand a chance of travelling in style for a while, and in something much newer. Also, an estate car may be just the ticket, as I suppose I'll have to move a whole boatload of stuff.

Anyhow, I've wibbled on for too long. Thanks for reading, and please feel free to ask me anything you need to, via email or telephone.

No flowers please. Just make a small donation to the Jesse Flitblister Memorial Tonsil Hockey Benevolent Fund.

Comments

[Cal]

Just to wish you good luck, much love and admire your bravery x

[christine]

Anita and Steve and ofcourse myself are very sorry to hear your 'announcement'. We are all 'thinking' about you and please remember Northumberland is the most gorgeous and finest county in England. The people are just simply great.