The first day of the rest of my life..

At peace now. Your dedication to his care is an example to us all. Fond thoughts to you and all your family.

What beautiful words Maw. You cared for Paw so wonderfully. Take care of yourself now.

Maw, I remember this from when my husband died

Although my life is left so dim,
The morning crowns the mountain-rim
Joy is not gone from summer skies
Nor innocence from children's eyes
And all of these are part of him.

Maw I found with time it is true

Maw, such beautiful words. Take care, and my condolences.

Those are lovely words indeed. What a journey you have had maw over the past few months and now another new one begins for you. You loved your dear man in life and cared for him with dedication, now grieve him well in death. You been much in my thoughts and prayers today.

Oh dear Maw - I've only just seen this. Condolences to you and your family.

God bless maw

I am so sorry MawBroon to read this. Lovely words, I hope they bring comfort.

You are in my thoughts Maw

Such sad news Maw. I am so sorry to read this. You spoke (wrote) of Paw often. He is at peace now but my sincere condolences to you and your family.

Beautiful words

I like this one, though its mournful..
Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone,
Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone,
Silence the pianos and with muffled drum
Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come.

Let aeroplanes circle moaning overhead
Scribbling on the sky the message He Is Dead,
Put crepe bows round the white necks of the public doves,
Let the traffic policemen wear black cotton gloves.

He was my North, my South, my East and West,
My working week and my Sunday rest,
My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song;
I thought that love would last for ever: I was wrong.

The stars are not wanted now: put out every one;
Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun;
Pour away the ocean and sweep up the wood.
For nothing now can ever come to any good.

I'm so sorry for your great loss, Maw.

Beautiful words Maw.

R.I.P Paw

My sympathy for your loss, MawBrown.

Lit a candle in church yesterday for your Paw and another for Annie's daughter and one for my family who are going through difficult times. Somehow a flickering light in a quiet church is so peaceful and uplifting.

Hope you are coping Maw

Anniebach that is beautiful. We are all meeting tomorrow in Birmingham for DGS2’s Sixth Birthday and that little bit of Paw that lives on in the DGCs via DD will be at the forefront of my thoughts. The children go to a church school and are very accepting of the fact that Grandpa has gone to heaven to be with Jesus and if they look up at the stars they are the eyes of all the people in heaven peeping down.
Life is never easy is it - but then, nobody promised us it would be,
Thinking especially of all the service men (and women) tonight who gave their lives for their country and our freedom. They showed inspirational courage but so annie and others did those we have loved - our own unsung heroes.
Oh 5 in the morning IS a time when the grief sneaks past the protective shell of the day. X

maw ((huggs)) may God hold you in his arms and comfort you.

Condolences to you and your family Maw I'm sure the DGC will bring some light to your day tomorrow

Beautiful words Maw . Thinking of you in my prayers x

Maw I am so sorry to hear this sad news. May God be with you.

Mawbroon, my thoughts are with you.

Maw so sorry to read this. May your faith give you comfort and peace and enjoy your time with your grandchild. Children are very accepting and see the world in such a lovely way.

Sending you love Maw

Grief is the price we pay for love.

So sorry for your loss, Maw. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

As one of many who have had to bear the unwelcome title of 'widow', I wish you strength and courage to face the road ahead. It is not an easy journey, but, with the love and support of your family and friends, you will make it through.