Tag: Grieve

Mummy Let Me See…

Mummy Let Me See…

In the car yesterday and Baba says; “Mummy let me see what Rhianna is doing.” He closes his eyes tight.  “Oh she is having fun Mummy, she is on the art table doing art with Uncle Dave. Uncle Dave is drawing trees, our families, tractors 

Brotherly Love

Brotherly Love

From the day we were told Rhianna had died, I have worried about Baba. Everything we have ever done for Rhianna has been led by Baba, and I constantly worry about the effect her dying has had on him. Probably too much, some would say. 

Lilies

Lilies

Last year we brought lilies straight after you died, We set a plan, Lilies were the only flowers allowed at your funeral And your tiny grave was filled with them We were brought so many lilies that our kitchen table was filled to the edge 

Numb

Numb

I haven’t blogged for ages. I haven’t wanted to I haven’t had anything to say. I feel like my body has gone into shut down mode. I feel numb every time I think about Rhianna. It is like I have literally morphed back in time, 

Relationships!

Relationships!

Since loosing Rhianna, the quiet moment’s are the hardest. Baba is four now and he is slipping through my fingers. I still get my moment’s with him. He still loves a cuddle and he adores me and I totally and utterly adore him. But he 

The Day After The Day Before

The Day After The Day Before

I always thought Rhianna Lily’s birthday would be the worst day. But it wasn’t as bad as I actually thought it would be. It was busy, that was probably a good thing. But it was a day all about Rhianna. We laughed, especially after a 

So Today….

So Today….

Today is her birthday, today is the day she died. Today is a bit of a mess up to be honest. It’s a birthday and an anniversary And it is all a little bit too much! Today I am so grateful for Mr L, I 

How Rhianna Affected Us – Messages from Family and Friends

How Rhianna Affected Us – Messages from Family and Friends

Loosing Rhianna didn’t just touch us, as her parents or her brother, it has affected many other people. People don’t know what to do or how to react when you lose a child. On her anniversary we wanted to put together some thoughts from family 

Time Bomb

Time Bomb

Sunday was a year since Rhianna Lily’s 20 week scan, a year since we found out we were having a girl and a year since we told Baba he was going to be a big brother. From that moment onwards, I seem to have a 

A Year Ago…

A Year Ago…

A year ago today we had our 20 week scan, A year ago today we found out you were a little girl, A year ago today we named you Rhianna Lily, A year ago today we told your godparents we were having a girl, A