On November 18th 2020 I turn 55. I can no longer claim to be in my early 50’s and must accept that I have reached my mid 50’s! What really bothers me though is that I was approaching 42 when Andrew went missing and that I have had so many birthdays without him. My wife Glenys and I celebrated our 30th Wedding Anniversary in August. Andrew’s Grandparents celebrated their Diamond (60th) Anniversary in July. And if we look back over the years, these milestones and special days always seem incomplete without Andrew. Of course, every day is incomplete without him, but these occasions seem to make it more poignant.
We do our best to celebrate of course despite these feelings and this year I am pleased to have been purchased a very special pair of socks. Every man needs socks amongst his Christmas or Birthday gifts and this year Missing People have teamed up with The London Sock Company to produce a limited edition of bespoke socks with the profits helping Missing People. So, thanks guys at the London Sock Company.
We do our best to celebrate of course despite these feelings and this year I am pleased to have been purchased a very special pair of socks. Every man needs socks amongst his Christmas or Birthday gifts and this year Missing People have teamed up with The London Sock Company to produce a limited edition of bespoke socks with the profits helping Missing People. So, thanks guys at the London Sock Company.
Here I am wearing my new socks, feeling pleased to have something in common with the uniquely talented Stephen Fry who as a patron of Missing People has recently blogged about his own pair of Missing People socks. Andrew always enjoyed watching or reading anything involving Stephen Fry, appreciating his knowledge and humour and we are grateful to him for his ongoing support of the only UK charity to support missing people and their families.
2020 has been a tough year for the charitable sector overall and Missing People are no exception. So perhaps if you read this you may consider purchasing your own socks as a Christmas Gift for someone. Or making a donation to Missing People, however large or small. Or making a point of sharing some appeals for missing people from their website or those posted on Andrew’s social media accounts. If you can do anything to help, please do. Missing People are literally a lifeline to so many people and I can testify to their unwavering support and help over the past 13 years.
Thank you
Find the link for The London Sock Company below, just click image
