Gav,
I have so many great memories of the time we spent together as kids.......the big Christmas gatherings, the annual tennis comp, swimming at Nana and Pa's, your many visits to the Central Coast to see us, the trip you made to watch my soccer grand final with your Dad, lots of weddings, birthdays and family gatherings...... I remember the night before each occasion, being too excited to sleep.
Growing up, you were the cousin I looked up to, the one I tried to emulate......you were my cool cousin from Sydney....the one who introduced me to a world outside the tiny town of Woy Woy. Your love of music, art and sport was infectious and has continued as a passion of mine ever since. You took me to my first rock concert.....my 14th birthday.....1984........U2 ......10 rows from the front. 26 years later, I was able to share the U2 experience with Kayli and Sophie......your passion for music now continues with my children.
Whilst our time together as adults has been limited to the odd get together, I've always looked forward to catching up with you. You make it easy for the people around you to feel comfortable and I've always felt this way when we've met. I've long admired the life you have created for yourself.......your wonderful relationship with Maz, your beautiful children, reaching the top in your career, your work with RUOK......you are a truly successful, wonderful and inspiring man.
I'm so grateful for the time we spent together, the influence you've had on me as a person and I'm extremely proud to have you as my cousin.
It breaks my heart that this has happened to you. I'm very sad.
Love you Gav.
Christiaan
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