We missed a special birthday whilst we were away on holiday.Our eldest granddaughter would have been 14 on the 20th July, so today I took her some flowers, as I always do on her birthday, and left her a little note saying we hadn't forgotten it's just that we were away on her birthday.
I spent some time talking to Sophie and Reece, telling them what's been happening since I was last there, then said my farewells and promised to be back on the 30th August with flowers for Reece's 17th birthday.
Our beautiful grandchildren are resting behind this country church, surrounded by views like this 
I miss them.
oh honey i am so sorry for your loss. i cannot even begin to imagine the pain you must feel. sending hugs...
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There isn't anything more terrible than losing children or grandchildren. My heart goes out to you, it really does. x
ReplyDeleteThank you both, Bee and MissU. I'm not too sad, it's been a long time (11 years), and time does heal. I just wanted to mark Sophie's Birthday up on my blog, as I will do with all our grandchildren. x
ReplyDeleteWelcome back and "hugs."
ReplyDeleteThanks skittles x
ReplyDeletethe views near the church are lovely....
ReplyDeleteOh akelamalu, I am so sorry. I know this is heartbreaking. Im sure time makes it easier but you never get over the loss. My prayers are with you Sweety. My best friend lost her 5 year old grandson last year and its still so painful for her. he was such a bright little boy. We take comfort in knowing he is with our blessed Lord now and no longer suffering.
ReplyDelete(((akelamalu)))i'm so sorry. the lost of children/grandchildren is not easy. i can't even imagine.
ReplyDeletethey were definitely blessings!
A beautiful spot to visit them, and I know they can sense your visits. Every time you think of them you are joined in the blink of an eye. And time will be as if it never passed when you rejoin them someday.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs to you. I would imagine that enduring what you have makes you that much more grateful for what you've got. I'm so sorry your family had to go through that.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine the loss of a grandchild but know the memory of them must always be with you. Sending {{HUGS}}
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I never know what to say when reading about losses such as this other than sometimes people come into our lives for such a short period of time but they were there for a reason, there is always a reason.
ReplyDeleteYour grandchildren have a beautiful resting place and I am sure that they enjoyed your visit tremendously as I have no doubt that they know you were there.
God bless you and your family.
I'm so sorry. Life can be so very fragile.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with you. My (late) husband's 9th anniversay is on friday, and I always feel sad and melancholic when the day approaches.
ReplyDeletetheres so much sadness in life sometimes, thinking of you Lulu. Its a lovely resting place for them.
ReplyDeleteElena Jane> they are, you can see right across the moors. :)
ReplyDeleteDear Catch I feel so for your friend. We are blessed to have our angels if only for a short time.
ReplyDeleteCiara yes they were, and they taught us so much in such a short time.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts entirely Julia thankyou for putting them into words. x
ReplyDeletethe rotten correspondent oh yes it has made us appreciate every single day with the rest of our grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the hugs Ruth, you know only too well any loss of a loved one takes a piece of you too. x
ReplyDeleteI too am very philosophical about life Linda, I too believe there is a reason for everything that happens in our lives, because this life is just a learning curve for something so much better. It doesn't stop it hurting though does it? :(
ReplyDeletecs yes it is. x
ReplyDeleteAh my dear Bella it must be so hard for you. Then as time passes we get to remembering only the good times don't we?
ReplyDeleteBless you Lettuce, it is a lovely place and I always feel close to them in the little churchyard - it's so peaceful.
ReplyDeleteIt's best that way Akela..
ReplyDeleteIt is Bella, it is. xx
ReplyDeleteYou are remarkable. I visited a churchyard on my trip back to UK where someone very special is buried...I don't come away overjoyed, it just stokes the pain.
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My thoughts go out to you and your family. I can only imagine how difficult this was for all of you.
ReplyDelete((((ake))))))) so sorry for your loss..... words never seem enough, a hug would mean more, but me arms aint that long.....
ReplyDeleteI have 4 maties that have lost children this past 18 months...... 3 of which have been my minded nippers.... sometimes life aint fair....
much love to you xxxxxxxx
pig in the kitchen I'm sorry your loss still pains you so much. It never does go away but it does get easier to bear in my experience. x
ReplyDeleteThanks crazy working mom.
ReplyDeleteI felt the hug Marmie. x
ReplyDeleteIt must have been very difficult for you too, you must have loved those little ones too. Have a hug yourself honey.
So sorry I missed this post earlier, you are in my thoughts & thank you for sharing x x x
ReplyDeleteAw Shaz thank you for your thoughts. x
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