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Tag Archives: memories

The end of the decade: reflections on the 2010s

31/12/201931/12/2019
(left) me and hubby back in 2010; (right) hubby holding Sophie, me holding Thomas and a photo of Jessica on Christmas Day 2019

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it… Read More

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A family day out in and around Petersfield

23/05/201922/05/2019
Sophie, and hubby with Thomas in the buggy walking around Petersfield Heath lake

Two 40th birthday celebrations (mine and a friend’s) in Hampshire over the May bank holiday weekend provided the perfect excuse to spend a weekend in Petersfield, where I grew up. Most of our visits these days are brief day visits trying to catch up with various family members. Being there for a weekend meant we… Read More

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Me and Mine – December 2018

31/12/201830/12/2018
Hubby, Thomas, Sophie (holding Jessica's picture) and me in front of our Christmas tree at Coombe Mill

For the last few New Years, my wish at the start of the year was always the same: to end it with my family still complete. As we saw in the start of 2018, I was full of hope that my wish would be granted once again. Jessica was the other side of her Fontan… Read More

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Siblings – December 2018

15/12/201815/12/2018
A Nativity scene with Sophie as Mary, Thomas as baby Jesus and Jessica as an angel

I love watching Sophie and Thomas together. Seeing how gentle Sophie is with him and the way he smiles at her is just beautiful. It so reminds me of how my girls were together. What a loving trio my three children would have made together and how I wish I could be preparing for Christmas… Read More

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Friday Focus 23/11/18 – Looking back at memories

23/11/201822/11/2018
Memories - this week's word of the week

I love looking back at memories on Timehop although it is very bittersweet too. I’m thankful that I captured so many little moments of life with Jessica and Sophie and that there are so many photos and video clips to look back on. Being able to see her little face and hear that sweet voice… Read More

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Grief and life after Jessica: “New” memories – a precious gift

11/10/201810/10/2018
A photo of Jessica holding a toy while dressed in a cat outfit

One of the many things that broke my heart when Jessica died was sorting through and editing photos of her, knowing that there would be no more new ones to take. No new memories to make together, no new moments to experience. Yet while of course there are no new memories to make with her,… Read More

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Remembering Jessica: a special birthday picnic

11/09/201810/09/2018
Hubby, me, Sophie and Thomas with a picture of Jessica and her birthday cake at her forever bed

Jessica’s birthday was always such a milestone moment. As well as being her birthday, it was also one of her heart days – the anniversary of her first open heart surgery. A day full of excitement, watching the joy on Jessica’s face as she opened her cards and presents and feeling thankful for being blessed… Read More

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I'm Louise, mummy of three - Jessica, forever six, who was born with half a heart and lives on in mine; and heart-healthy Sophie (born 2013) and Thomas (born 2018). I blog about child loss, CHD, days out, crafts and family life.

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