We’ve sent a present to Grandma

Today is my Mum’s birthday and though I miss her everyday, days like this are always harder as she’s not here to celebrate with us. The children wanted to send her a present so this is what we did…   We’ve sent a little present Up to heaven today – To wish our Darling Grandma A very Happy Birthday! It’s nothing very fancy, It didn’t cost a lot, But knowing Grandma, she’ll be pleased With just the smallest thought. It’s just a bobbing balloon In her favourite hue We haven’t forgotten her favourite colour Happens to be blue. It carries …

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Letters to Grandma

A few days ago, I wrote about how I still miss my Mum who passed away last year after fighting Leukaemia. Yesterday, this grief was manifested again when my 8 year old decided to write a letter to Grandma. My daughter had been looked after by my Mum from the age of 2 – 5 whilst I was away at work during the day and was very attached to her. Her letter brought tears to my eyes and I realise that whilst I have been dealing with my grief, I have not really dealt with hers. The hardest thing I …

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