"Remembering Millie" - Radio 4 last night

This was a truly wonderful, moving, uplifting programme. Millie's parents (Martin and Frances) and her grandparents spoke so eloquently about the effect that Millie had on their lives and how they are coping with their loss. A baby who has a life-limiting condition is all wrong in the scheme of things and the death of any baby or child is doubly so but they are things that tragically have to be dealt with. This family has had to deal with both and the faith, dignity and strength that they are drawing on is an inspiration.

It is so difficult to express how one feels on losing a grandchild and how one feels powerless to help one's own grieving children at the same time. Millie's grandparents were able to articulate this.

I listened with tears and compassion for them and for all of us who are in the same position.

Well done, Radio 4 - a difficult subject but I think dealt with in absolutely the right way.