Neighbours

We had some sad news today.

A neighbour of ours died suddenly this morning. He was only 58.

We went over to the house this evening to pay our respects and I was amazed to see that most of our neighbours were there. We had a glass of wine, and remembered the big, bold Spaniard in the way he would have wanted.

We used to see our neighbours in the crescent all the time when the kids were small, because we were always out on the street keeping an eye on them, and chatting to each other. But over the years (gosh, don't I sound old!!!) we have begun to see less and less of each other as the kids have grown up and no longer need (okay, no longer want) our supervision.

It was so nice to see how supportive everyone is, and how protective when one of us needs it.

Today I am grateful for my neighbours.

We may not see each other too often, but it is good to know that they are all still there.

Gratefully yours.
xx