Its that time of year again we of the family start to dread. August and Sept are particularly difficult along with March.

August is the worst date as this is the date you left. And only now have I been brave enough to use your date on the NASA telescope to see if you arrived in heaven safely.

If thats not confirmation I dont know what is. You adored flowers and these colours. Blossom is an important symbol to us. Only you could send a flower to us.

Its been 5 years now and so much life you’ve missed, which pains us so much. Great Grand babies you would have fussed and spoiled, house moves and more. But I digress today we remember you, the glue of the family. The matriarch. I love you.

I miss your voice, humour and laughter. You smiled and laughter every day. You taught me the importance of not taking yourself seriously and to see goodness in everything. I still ask myself daily ‘ what would Mary do?’

Not just a Mother in Law, but a best friend, a second mother and a Rock we could always count on.

Every pink sky and rainbow feel sent by you. And Robins too, with their cheeky behaviour.