It’s been 12 months since you left us, and still, I catch myself thinking, “Wait ‘til I tell Dad this…”
Then comes the ache — the reminder that you’re no longer just a phone call away.
What I miss most is your brilliant sense of humour. You had this way of making everyone laugh — not just with jokes, but with that perfectly-timed sarcasm and razor-sharp wit. You could lift the heaviest moment with one comment and have us all in stitches before we even knew what hit us.
Your smile — oh, that smile — the one that lit up your whole face and made your eyes sparkle. It’s etched in my memory like a photograph I never want to fade. You were the kind of person who made people feel better just by being around.
Life without you feels quieter. Less colourful. But your voice still plays in my head, your cheeky one-liners, your banter, your stories — they keep me going.
You taught me that laughter is strength, that even in tough times, there’s always room for a bit of mischief and light. I hope I carry that part of you with me always.
I miss you more than words can say. I love you forever, Dad. And I hope wherever you are, you’re making them up there with you laugh — and rolling your eyes at my sentimentality.
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Adele Ameer-Beg
05/04/2025
