Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy but rain on the roof makes me smile.

Colsey & Kate

Listening to the sound of the rain on a roof has always made me think of my Nanna Betty, the most beautiful woman I have ever laid eyes on. For the ten years I can remember of my Nanna Betty, I can recall countless days when the rain would be pouring, and there in the lounge room was Nanna Betty and all her grandchildren cuddled up with the windows wide open listening to the rain trickle off the roof. Along with this beautiful memory from the rain of my Nanna now comes another,  the life of our friend Jake Coles, formally known as Colsey.
As the rain fell on the grey skied morning of his service, the copious amounts of water droplets only represented a fraction of the amount of tears that had been cried at the loss of our beautiful freind. While the rain dampened the atmosphere for most, inside it bought me comfort. It took me back to the times with my Nanna and made me think of all the happy times that we shared with Colsey.


Every person that knew Colsey had a different story and thats what made him so unique. He would be there for a shoulder to cry on, a partner to drink with and a mate to watch the footy with. Some would say he was like a little old man, the kind who would always be so genuinly intrigued by what was happening in your life. You could never escape a big bear hug or happy hello from this bloke, nor would you want to. His infectious smile along with his vivacious personality bought 22 years of joy to all his family and friends.


Three huge cheers were carried out at the end of his Dad's words at his service. The kind of words that made you feel so uplifted from a family who is feeling so much loss. The walls shook as the three stern 'hip hip's' were led by Jake's Dad and were followed with strong 'hoorays' from all that were there.  I know that You would think that this kind of chant is done in celebration of birthdays or graduations, but thats exactly what is was, a celebration of life of someone that we love.


I say love and not loved as he is not gone, he never will be. He will be with all of us, every second of every day. We will never stop loving him and he will never stop loving us. After hearing this song at Jakes service on wednesday I sat down and read the lyrics to Jimmy Barnes' 'Aint no mountain High enough'. This phase stuck out - I strongly believe jake would be screaming this out to us -

My love is alive

Way down in my heart
Although we are miles apart

If you ever need a helping hand
I'll be there on the double
just as fast as I can

don't you know that ;
there ain't no mountain high enough,
ain't no valley low enough,
ain't no river wide enough,
to keep me from getting to you

You will be dearly missed my friend. Thoughts and prayers are with you. 


BL. x