News and Information About the 2013 Reunion

Tucking my daughter in to bed and amazed by the experiences of the rescue.

I just tucked my daughter in to bed tonight and we sat and talked about all of the lovely people she will meet when we come to the reunion (don't be suprised if she is still a little shy !) Rebecca my daughter is 3, the same age I was when Dad was invovled in the rescue.

It started me thinking and well started me crying that here I am kissing my daughter goodnight and tucking her in to bed and 30 years ago my mum would have been doing the exact same thing to me whist somewhere in the middle of the ocean many people were holding their child of the same age praying they would be the next ones to be rescued by my Dad and the other brave crew members.

I truly cannot imagine how that must of felt as a parent or as a child. My heart breaks at the agonising desicions parents had to take and how anyone coped with the uncertainty of times before and after the rescue.

I am inspired by the rescue and not just because my Dad was invovled, I think it was only through the video and this site that I have began to understand what that the rescue meant. I miss my Dad terribly but knowing that in some way he made a difference fills me with pride.

Looking forward to meeting everyone at the reunion...best wishes... and sweet dreams x

▶ Reply to This