Tag: Life Without Rhianna Lily

Seven Years Today

Seven Years Today

Seven years today we knew your heart had stopped beating. Seven years today only family and close friends knew our pain. Seven years today we had stopped so many people in their tracks. Seven years today we laid in bed and our phones silently pinged 

Rhianna’s Flowers

Rhianna’s Flowers

For anyone that reads this blog knows that throughout March we always have flowers in our house for Rhianna’s birthday. Yesterday BB chose some more flowers for his sister. He picked flowers I would never have chosen. But ones that are really beautiful. Ones that 

Rhianna’s New Present

Rhianna’s New Present

Yesterday Mr L brought Rhianna a new present for her table. It was a little decorated rabbit that is a hanging decoration but we have decided to just stand on her table instead. It is a perfect addition to her table, and is nice that 

The Reality of Grief

The Reality of Grief

One reason I started to blog about Rhianna was I needed a place, a place to pour out my feelings as I found it so much easier to write than speak. But over the years the reasons I blog about Rhianna remain the same, but 

Rhianna’s Flowers In March

Rhianna’s Flowers In March

So it is finally March. Our worst month. One that I dread starting but one that I also hate finishing. Starting the month means it is Rhianna’s birthday in a few short days. Ending the month means it isn’t Rhianna’s birthday for another year. Grief 

Rhianna’s Candle Holder

Rhianna’s Candle Holder

Yesterday I went to see a friend and while I was there they gave me this candle holder for Rhianna Lily. They brought it for her birthday, but due to both Mr L and I really feeling it this week, before the month of March 

Our Connection

Our Connection

I strongly believe as a mum we have an invisible connection to our children. Since giving birth to BB and Boo I know if they are ill, or need me. The mother’s instinct. Since loosing Rhianna I don’t think anything breaks that connection. Not even 

This Time Of Year

This Time Of Year

This time of year is hard. It is a time of year that we are always ill. And it is a time of year that Mr L and I feel our worse. This month leading up to Rhianna’s birthday is a struggle. We know it 

Grief!

Grief!

I feel like I spend my life writing grief posts, but I suppose that is my life. Always on the edge of the cliff of grief. You never really know what is around the corner and what is coming, but you know it will come 

A Bad Time Of Year

A Bad Time Of Year

This time of year is never that easy having one child in heaven and two here. It is a busy time of year for us with all of us having birthdays and then just the general hustle and bustle of Christmas. Having them both in