On Monday the 8th of this month we said our final good byes to my gorgeous dad. 
Considering it was the second most saddest day of my life, it really was a lovely day. Our crematorium said they'd never seen a turn up that big, over 200 people attended, and over 100 attended his wake. If ever there was any doubt to what an incredibly amazing person my dad was, it was certainly shown with the amount of people who came with us to celebrate his life. 
My dads charity was Cancer Research UK, and we were kindly donated over £400 in his collection box, which we look forward to donating to help families and patients fighting this cruel disease, and hopefully get one step closer to finding a cure.

I loved hearing stories from old friends of my dad of his life before me and my sister, his antics and hilarious moments which people have held onto for years and years. 
I still don't feel ready to say good bye to my daddy, and I don't think I ever feel. But I hope with his funeral being done, me and my sister can start looking towards building our own lives with our dad secured in our hearts. 
 

I may not post here for much longer, but I know I am always welcome. The kindness from strangers has really warmed my heart from the moment he was diagnosed in May, all the way to today. 
I hope all of you fighting, continue your journey with this disease and kick it's ***. I hope those of you mourning loved ones, can continue to hold your special memories in your hearts and share stories with the rest of the community. I hope one day, this forum will become nothing but filled with beautiful success stories, as we all strive towards a day where cancer is no longer feared, it's embraced and cured, not something which has torn families and loved ones apart and taken too many people too soon. 
Cancer will always be a huge part of my life now, as it is what has broken my heart into two and taken my bestest friend in the world and reunited him with the angels at only 57 years old. But I won't let it define my dad, or tamper my memories with him. 
 

Thank you everyone for your love, keep fighting and stay strong. I wish you all endless years of love and light. 
 

Dad, I love you and miss you every day. I'll see you on the other side of the stars when my day comes. Until then, rest easy in paradise.