John’s bench

Went for a cycle this afternoon to drop something round to Val’s to help her film her devotionals. Went along Newhall, and was sad thinking normally I’d have expected to meet John at some point, possibly on this bench, possibly nearer home on the wall by the allotments having a cigarette... but two weeks ago he passed away, on the streets he’d lived on for as long as I’d known him. He’s one of the people we’ve seen most regularly since lockdown - on our walks... and lovely to my kids - he once gave them a quid to treat themselves! He had a sad life, but a solid faith and a matter of fact attitude. He blessed me. I think my last photo of him on here was an extra on Christmas Day, of our fun meal together. We’ll have a banquet together in the future John!