17/05/2024
I’ve thought long and hard on whether to share the very personal reason that I haven’t been posting on here recently. My decision is to share, as I wanted to be open and real, as that’s what Happy Daze Studio is all about.
At the beginning of April my husband, my best friend, my love, my legend, my superstar; took his last breath in the Intensive Care Unit at our local Hospital. After being ill for some time, his body just couldn’t cope any more and he died peacefully with me and close family by his side.
Words fail me when trying to express the feelings of pain and loss. For some time life became a blur and time took on a surreal ‘Salavdor Dali-esque’ dimension.
My INCREDIBLE friends and family have saved me time and time again and continue to do so. I feel so incredibly blessed to have them. Alongside this, all my customers have been so understanding and kind when I’ve needed extra time to complete orders.
I knew I wanted to continue with my work as my husband was so proud of my small business. He said countless times how much he admired all I had achieved and if wasn’t for him, Happy Daze Studio wouldn’t have even begun. He supported me right from the start and I have so much to thank him for.
Initially, I felt that I should change the name of my business, as it was a lie. I was in no happy daze. But I’ve realised that my belief, that life and love should be celebrated, is now even stronger.
Happy Daze Studio is about making others smile, bringing loved ones together, being silly, sharing laughs, showing love and absorbing the joy that is life.
Life is a gift, but it doesn’t last forever. So honour it.
If a loved one is with you now, please go and remind them how much you love them. If there’s someone you know you really should call but just haven’t got around to it, please, phone them now. Message a friend to tell them they’re the best. Arrange a meet up with someone you’ve not seen for ages. Hug all those you love extra tight tonight and please, please CELEBRATE your next Birthday, as growing old is a privilege, embrace it.
(I chose the Rubik’s cube as my husband loved puzzles and had about six Rubik’s puzzles!)
