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Harry's thread for bereaved mums , Wether its a hand to hold or a shoulder to cry on we are all here one for all and all for one .

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travellingwilbury · 26/02/2009 12:56

Many thanks to ILike for passing on the baton to myself and Harry . I know we are a bit previous but I am worried I will get the timing wrong .

I feel like I have only been here a wee while but it is invaluable to me .

This is a poem that has helped me in the past .

I have not turned my back on you
So there is no need to cry.
I'm watching you from heaven
Just beyond the morning sky.

I've seen you almost fall apart
When you could barely stand.
I asked an angel to comfort you
And watched her take your hand.

She told me you are in more pain
Than I could ever be.
She wiped her eyes and swallowed hard
Then gave your hand to me.

Although you may not feel my touch
Or see me by your side.
I've whispered that I love you
While I wiped each tear you cried.

So please try not to ache for me
We'll meet again one day.
Beyond the dark and stormy sky
A rainbow lights the way.

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travellingwilbury · 22/04/2009 06:56

Good morning all xx

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ILikeToMoveItMoveIt · 22/04/2009 07:42

Morning all, another day of glorious sunshine here. The sun makes me feel so much better.

Yesterday I met up with another mum who has recently moved to the village and I had to have the 'Cole' talk. It then dawned on me I will have to have this conversation with each new friend I make. It feels never ending sometimes doesn't it? She was lovely though so I can see a great friendship developing.

frasersmummy · 22/04/2009 08:07

morning girls its another beautiful day in Glasgow as well

I am hoping for a nice chilled day in the Garden but Ross might have other plans

Ilike its horrible isnt.. I dread the question so is Ross your only one? or do you think you will have any more?

Its a hurdle that we have to cross sooo many times, sometimes I clear it with ease.. sometimes I fall headlong over it

Of course we dont know what the other persons reaction will be either ... some reactions still take me by suprise

travellingwilbury · 22/04/2009 18:10

Hello all
It's been gorgeous here today too .

Ilike I am still really rubbish at THAT conversation and I am over 7rs down the line (I can't believe it's been that long )
it is never going to be an easy conversation and I am always grateful for the people that deal with it well .

I struggle sometimes with the fact that I am sure a lot of people I know now in passing because of the other two (school gates and the like ) probably don't know about Harry .

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shabster · 22/04/2009 21:43

Lottie could you please put that beautiful poem that you read out in church on this thread? thank you my love

lottiejenkins · 22/04/2009 22:36

Done Shabs xx

shabster · 22/04/2009 22:55

Thank you so much ALSO Lottie loving your status line on Facebook Night Night my love. xxx

shabster · 23/04/2009 06:09

Good morning girls xx

hazygirl · 23/04/2009 07:14

good morning girlsxxxxxxxxx

travellingwilbury · 23/04/2009 07:23

Good morning all xx

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ILikeToMoveItMoveIt · 23/04/2009 19:40

Hi ladies. Mac and I went to visit Cole's grave today and lay some flowers down. It was two years ago today that he had his first transplant. He deserved more, he fought so bloody hard. Pah, God it's just so shit isn't it?

Deemented · 23/04/2009 19:51

Oh Ilike - ((hugs)) Life does indeed suck. There are no word... only love xxx

Can you folks help me with this please?

shabster · 23/04/2009 20:02

Awwww moveit - life is utter shite - in fact its even worse than that - its utter shite x 1,000,000

xxxxxxxxxx

travellingwilbury · 23/04/2009 20:12

iLIKE I agree life is shite sometimes xx
Love to you and Cole xx

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lottiejenkins · 23/04/2009 20:29

I went to the funeral of my late godmothers twin sister this afternoon..........was just the sort of service she would have wanted, her nieces(my gm's girls) looked very smart and took their dogs into church with them (did the same at the crematorium for my gm's) Im afraid i giggled when the vicar got the bottom of the aisle and the dog barked! God Bless Weewon! (Her name was Yvonne but none of us could say it so she was Weewon)

chegirl · 23/04/2009 21:12

Hello all x
I am lurking. Its 3 years on Monday. I have been on a bit of a high since the weekend for some odd reason. Now I am crashing like the crashiest crashy thing in the whole of crashworld .

frasersmummy · 23/04/2009 21:13

I concur that life is a completely shitey journey
and each time you think you are seeing light at the end of the tunnel it turns out to be a bloody train heading straight for you!!

Ilike I wish there was something I could say to help with your pain right now .. the saddest words ever are "if only " arent they ?

Give mac extra big cuddles this week..

thinking of you

ILikeToMoveItMoveIt · 23/04/2009 21:23

Thanks ladies, your words mean a lot.

I'll be thinking of you and Billie on Monday Chegirl xxx

chegirl · 23/04/2009 22:23

Iliketomoveit sorry for crashing (literally) into the middle of your post like that. I am sorry this week brings such difficult memories for you too. Wishing you strength x

shabster · 23/04/2009 22:30

Hiya chegirl - will be lighting my candle in honour of Billie on her remember day.

Thinking of you moveit - such a waste isin't it my darling.....the loss of our precious children. Sending massive hugs xx

shabster · 23/04/2009 23:45

Good night girls xx

shabster · 24/04/2009 06:28

Morning xx

ILikeToMoveItMoveIt · 24/04/2009 06:52

No need to apologise Chegirl, no need at all.

Morning all

travellingwilbury · 24/04/2009 07:12

Good morning all

Ilike how are you doing this morning ?

Chegirl a candle will be lit here in sunny sussex for your gorgeous Billie x

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Deemented · 24/04/2009 08:14

G'mornin folks. Hope all's as well as it can be with everyone. Love to y'all x

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