Monday, 25 April 2011

Dear Nan . . .

I have been thinking of you since the bluebells started to blossom in my garden. You always loved bluebells and would never let me pick them from the garden. I have some in the lawn and in you honor I have been trying to mow around them.

Many things in my garden remind me of you. I have planted strawberries that remind me of when we used to go strawberry picking at Clacton. Warm sunny day's by the seaside and special treats like strawberry picking, going to the farm shop to see the peacocks and evenings spent playing cards at the bungalow.

Last year I planted a snap dragon or bunnies as you called them but it did not survive the winter. I have put it in the mini-green house. I'm not sure if it will come back to life without the help of divine intervention!!

Do you remember how lovely the gardens were at the hospice and your bed was by the window. You had French doors leading onto a patio, it was the perfect spot for you to spend your last days. I wonder if when you drifted away from your physical body you took time to see your lovely surroundings. We went to a valentines ball this year to raise money for the hospice. A twist of fate has lead us to working with the hospice and I think you maybe have something to do with that.

The spring has almost gone and I feel it has brought some new beginnings in my life with regards to work and looking for a new home for my little family (fingers crossed the IVF will make it grow!!). I have new hope and know you will be watching me and helping when you can.

I miss you, but find you all around me at the moment.

All my love,

Lucy x