Today as I walked into the church it felt absolutely right to have Michele by my side. On the way into the church she steadied me and supported me as it was all I could do not to collapse onto … Continue reading
Today we said goodbye to our beautiful Matilda Mae. It was a day of heartbreaking sadness, dawning realisation that our daughter is truly gone and a surreal feeling of peace and of calm as our family and friends gathered around … Continue reading
David has written this sibling section of the funeral from the perspective of Esther and William. I may be biased but I think it is wonderful. I would love to know what you think. When Baby Tilda first arrived at … Continue reading
My son Freddie was born into my blog and died on my blog; 8 years worth of readers awaited him and recognised the silence of a no daily post as meaning a birth had taken place. Some of those readers … Continue reading
No mummy should have to write their baby’s funeral No mummy should have to grieve for their child No mummy should have to find a way of coping with their grief No mummy should have to find a way of … Continue reading
Today we met with the vicar to finalise our plans for Thursday. For Matilda Mae’s Goodbye. We have decided that we will not travel to the church in the car with Tilda. It is a thirty minute journey and I … Continue reading
Today we have completed the order of service for the church and have changed the music for the crematorium. Only 17 people are going to the crematorium. It will be a short, private goodbye for our closest family and friends. … Continue reading
Dear Matilda Mae It is just a few days now until we will say goodbye to your body. I have been so confused over the last few weeks. If I truly believe that you are in heaven then why are … Continue reading
Dear Matilda Mae I met your mummy through Bliss. Your brother and sister were born prematurely not long after my premature triplets. Me and your mummy shared a lot in common and we became good friends. I remember the day … Continue reading
