Oh I'm so dreadfully sad dp's gran has passed away and I'm devastated

[Piffle]

Lovely lady, very very close to our dd (5)
thanks god we saw her at the weekend and talked and cooked her a lovely roast beef.
I will miss her so much, she is an awesome lady whom I've gornw to love since being with DP 98 yrs)
Am dreading telling DD she will be truly upset and has never had to deal with this sort of thing ever before.
I am just so very sad.

Oh golly you two are amazing to offer your help, really lovely. Its next Thursday not sure of the time. Dd is ok, alternating between sadness and extreme activity. Very curious about how she died which has thrown me a bit. But then she is medically savvy having a heart condition and complex syndrome herself! But even so we pegged it at heart was broken and could not be fixed. I think ds2 might be ok on the day depends on time. But I will certainly think of you both if I need help. Really blown away! Bless you both

and yes it is Rotherham

Hi Piffle
I am also available to help out if needed, live in Worksop (just off A57) but commute DH and DD to Sheffield daily so am gadding about between the two.
Sorry did not mean to upset you further just unfortunately stating the facts.
DD was quite interested in the "why this" "why that" side of things and was intrigued by the flowers and the coffin, she sent something to put in DT1s coffin which was a last present to him. She also likes to offer solutions ie she offers to dig DT1 up when she sees I am sad about it so he can come back and live with us. Don't you just love kids logic.
A memory box is a good idea for little ones as well somewhere special she can store treasures/photos relating to her Nanan.
Not sure on the cards issue I think you do what feels right to you. Your DP might just need someway to get his thoughts/grief out and knowing men it might be easier to do that via a card/written word than face to face if you see what I mean

Thx Charley
Your dd sounds a hoot! Kids do put things into perspective somewhat. It is lovely.
DP agreed after I mentioned the flowers/cards thing that it would be odd to send things, but we will send lovely flowers to the funeral and pop in a lovely heartfelt death notice with a poem from dd in it.
Helpful today that the thought knickers and clippers sort of rhymed so she may need some guidance

Yes definitely some guidance required re the poem and rhyming
Hope all goes well shout out if you need anything.

piffle, if you need me - email me dleafe at hotmail dot co dot uk.
Honestly - no problem, no worries

I mean it too, Piffle - but tbh Gingerbear's probably a better bet for Rotherham!
Glad dd seems to be coping.