Apologies

Sorry for not updating this week. Things are a little topsy turvey in my world right now.

How can anyone not be talking about the Suffolk Murders. My heart is in Ipswich, it always has been, and the latest news is making me feel sick to the pit of my stomach.

Nothing could prepare me for finding that the 3rd girl found dead at Nacton, was an old school friend. Anneli (Annie as we knew her) Alderton was such a bright young girl, very pretty and did so well at school. What worries me is what went wrong. How can anyone try to understand, when the person in question has been strangled to death by a mad man.

A further shock to the system last night when Dad phoned. He had just had reporters from the News Of The World newspaper on his doorstep looking for me. They had managed to get hold of a class list from Copleston High School, and an old electoral register. Thankfully, my dad was well on the ball and had told them I hadnt lived there for 3 years, was married to a soldier and was now living in Germany!

The last thing I want or need is my name and picture splashed over some tabloid newspaper trivilising the death of a past friend and 4 others. What could I tell them anyway? I havent seen the girl for 8 years, a lot happens in that time. All I can say right now is that my heart goes out to her 5yr old son who is facing christmas and a life without his mummy.

I really hope the police catch this sad, sick, maniac. Why should EVERY woman in Ipswich and surrounding areas feel they need to watch their every step and stay home as much as possible. I just hope those who are going out over the festive period can stay safe and be aware.

On a brighter note, we have finally found out some information regarding Dave's discharge.

The paperwork originally signed in September was returned by Glasgow office as it had been put on the wrong forms. Correct forms filled in, again it was sent back - the CO hadnt signed it.

It has finally gone back now, but because of christmas leave, it is looking like we wont hear anything until the end of January, but then I think at least it is a few more weeks we are safe.

Fingers crossed for some better news x