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The word 'stormy' on a backdrop of dark clouds

Friday Focus 12/04/19 – Weathering the storm

As expected, this week has been a stormy one on the grief front. With the memories of ‘this time last year’ becoming increasingly painful and the anniversary of Jessica’s death…

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#365daysofgratitude 2019 – Week 14

Since the beginning of 2016, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge, sharing a photo of one thing I am thankful for each day on Instagram. There have…

The word 'signs' with a forget-me-not over the 'I', a little robin, butterfly and dragonfly

Friday Focus 05/04/19 – Little signs

In those first awful moments after Jessica died, I remember sitting with her, stroking her hair and asking her to send me little signs to let me know that she…

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#365daysofgratitude 2019 – Week 13

For three years, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge, sharing a photo of one thing I am thankful for each day on Instagram. There have been days…

Mess - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 29/03/19 – It’s all a bit of a mess

The ‘last times’ from this time last year are coming thick and fast on my Timehop now and unsurprisingly my emotions are a mess as a result. This time last…

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#365daysofgratitude 2019 – Week 12

For three years, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge, sharing a photo of one thing I am thankful for each day on Instagram. There have been days…

Memorial - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 22/03/19 – A beautiful memorial for Jessica

Jessica’s memorial is now finished and has been put in place at her forever bed. We went up to GreenAcres on Wednesday with my mum and hubby’s parents to put…

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#365daysofgratitude 2019 – Week 11

For three years, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge, sharing a photo of one thing I am thankful for each day on Instagram. There have been days…

Tribute - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 15/03/19 – A beautiful tribute to our big girl

Last Friday afternoon, we were invited to Jessica and Sophie’s school for the official opening of Jessica’s memorial. The school had clearly put a lot of thought and effort into…

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#365daysofgratitude 2019 – Week 10

For three years, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge, sharing a photo of one thing I am thankful for each day on Instagram. There have been days…