No sooner is one gone, and we are in shock and grieving, then the next death is announced.

They are sadly gone and we can no longer show them how much they mean to us and for sure their closest loved ones are left with the pain, misery and having to cope without them.

Gary with younger brother Seija

You have your right to decide for yourself, I agree.

But your daughter and son and loved ones deserve you to be around for them too.

They need you during those important moments of their life, during their highlights, and also moments of uncertainty and darkness when they need your strength and love and courage.

I expect you to be angry or cynical of the vaccine and even Covid itself.

But consider the fact you have just one life.

One life to share with those who need you and those who love you and you love.

That is all.

Consider this one life and all the good you can do whilst you can.

I was hesitant too. I was skeptical too. But I got Covid. I felt how awfully close it can come to dying alone.

I got the vaccine. Because others would watch me and make their decision on how I acted.

Knowing this I took the vaccine after I recovered. Many followed and I am grateful that they were afforded greater protection and perhaps survived.

Gary and Sir David Attenborough in Glasgow this week - "I have no energy left from grieving for the beloved family and friends I have just lost"

I see them with their children and how much they are loved and cherished…and I am glad I did the right thing and that they have too.

Please consider those who love you and care for you and need you.

For parents, only you as a parent can give our child the best protection, care and love more than anyone else. If not for yourself, do it for them.

I am not willing to debate or engage in arguments, I have no energy left from grieving for the beloved family and friends I have just lost.