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Gary Andrews

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Gary Andrews

@GaryScribbler

Animator, artist and illustrator. Doodleaday Diary charting widowerhood, solo parenting and love after loss. Author of ‘Finding Joy’. Glass half full.

Joined December 2011

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Gary Andrews
@GaryScribbler
Aug 10, 2020
A few links to places where my book is available for pre-order... @Waterstones: waterstones.com/book/finding-j… @Foyles: foyles.co.uk/witem/children… Amazon: amazon.co.uk/Finding-Joy-Ga… If you prefer to shop local, you can find your nearest independent bookshop here: booksellers.org.uk/industryinfo/i…
Gary Andrews
@GaryScribbler
Apr 27, 2018
Half a year. Still hard to process. Keep expecting you to come through the door. #doodleaday #widowerlife
Gary Andrews
@GaryScribbler
Dec 24, 2019
3rd Christmas without her. She loved this time of year and really knew how to do it well. Still hard to not turn around and see that smile but damn, I was lucky to have her at all. Treasure what you have people. Count your blessings. Love each other. 💜
Gary Andrews
@GaryScribbler
Nov 26, 2017
Farewell to my love #doodleaday No more words.
Gary Andrews
@GaryScribbler
Mar 18, 2018
Nearly 5 months gone. Didn’t think I had any more heart left to break but it turns out I was wrong. So beautiful and talented. #Sepsis sucks. #doodleaday #widowerlife
Gary Andrews
@GaryScribbler
Apr 3, 2018
The pull to share everything is so strong. I constantly think “she’ll love this” or “can’t wait to tell her about that”. It’s true - she is always with me. Even though thanks to #Sepsis she isn’t. #doodleaday #widowerlife
Gary Andrews
@GaryScribbler
Apr 25, 2018
What’s always so amazing is how suddenly your feelings can change - and change back again. Grief is an unpredictable companion. Getting used to it though. Friends are amazing and an absolute lifeline. Be open with everyone #doodleaday #widowerlife #sepsissucks #copingwithgrief
Gary Andrews
@GaryScribbler
Apr 2, 2018
It seemed like flu but then it all happened so fast. If you have ANY suspicion at all, ask to be checked for Sepsis. 5 months on its still hard to believe she’s gone. Love persists though. @UKSepsisTrust @SepsisUK #widowerlife
Gary Andrews
@GaryScribbler
Dec 19, 2018
She has had to endure such a heartbreaking loss and has done it with such grace and maturity it leaves me utterly speechless. My incredible daughter. #doodleaday #widowerlife #thewisdomofchildren
Gary Andrews
@GaryScribbler
Oct 7, 2018
At the risk of letting her steal my thunder somewhat - my 11 year old daughter painted this portrait of playwright R.C.Sheriff as part of her school WW1 project today. I am rather impressed and more than a little proud. #widowerlife #prouddad
Gary Andrews
@GaryScribbler
Oct 27, 2018
It’s been a positive day and amazing year really, but as Ben said to me this morning, “Wouldn’t it be good if there was a green Chinese dragon that granted wishes and we could ask for mum to come back?” Yes Ben. Yes it would. #doodleaday #widowerlife
Gary Andrews
@GaryScribbler
Oct 19, 2018
The last 24 hours have been so humbling. I never expected such an overwhelming response to the @BBCTheOneShow interview. Thank you all so much. And thank you for spreading the word about #sepsis. Together we can beat this killer. #doodleaday #widowerlife #sepsisawareness
Gary Andrews
@GaryScribbler
Oct 23, 2018
“Come What May” from Moulin Rouge. “I will love you, until my dying day...”. Our first dance. Cue one complete mess... I’m ok now but that was a big one. It never goes away. #doodleaday #widowerlife #loveneverdies #powerofmusic
Gary Andrews
@GaryScribbler
Nov 2, 2018
It may be a small thing but it means a lot. And it’s positive. She would totally get it. I feel like I have emerged from a tunnel. And she is encouraging me to move on. #doodleaday #widowerlife #loveneverdies #always