Kate tending to her namesake sailing boat, Pudz
Kate and Cronie, her faithful Border Terrier
Last weekend was the seventh anniversary of the death of my beloved Douglas, with Mass on Sunday dedicated to him. I can’t believe it’s been such a long time: I have so many wonderful memories – as well as sad ones – of our life together since we got married 65 years ago. He’s still with me in spirit every minute of the day, so I’m never lonely, though, of course, I miss him dreadfully. He definitely gives me orders whenever he reckons I’m skipping my duties and offers gentle encouragement to me if I hesitate!
