On this day…..we miss you Dad
November 5, 2009 by Anna Farmery
Filed under Bereavement and Children
The 5th of November, 6 years ago at 8.08pm was a sad day for our family. We lost Dad who was such a wonderful gentleman..and gentle man. I will never forget being there with mum as he said goodbye to the world with fireworks lighting up the earth (It is Bonfire night in the UK on the 5th) We always liked to think of that as the world celebrating his life and sending him on his way with such a fitting tribute.
Today I am in London, away from my special mum who I know reads this blog. I hope that …read more
Coping with the Anniversary of Death
February 2, 2009 by Anna Farmery
Filed under Building Memorials
I know that one of our readers had an anniversary yesterday and it would be great to know how she but here are my thoughts
Allow yourself to mourn. That may take different forms but if you want to cry then let yourself cry. We are trying to be strong and rebuild our lives and we are allowed to feel the pain of someone dying.
I try not to be alone as much as I want to be, I know that it will cause depression so I make sure that either a close friend comes round or I visit my mum.
When I am …read more
