Just because...

For no reason apart from I love her beyond words I've thought of Gran a lot recently...

sometimes in a sad way but mostly with a smile

I know she would be chuffed to pieces that Loopy will be starting school and a photo of Loopy in her new school uniform would be taking pride of place in her room; for all who passed by to admire.

She would be chuckling out loud at Loopys 'little madam' ways, she would marvel at how big Fonzy is growing, she would listen with a smile as RV recounted his tales of football glory.

Words of wisdom would be spoken, smiles of love would be shared

She'd chuckle at hearing of H's latest shinanigans, positively revel in hearing of Abba's latest night out, tut at Lolly's vegetarianism - teasing her with a bacon sarni possibly

I would be feeling 10feet taller after a visit to her, as she always managed to make me feel so much more better at my job as a mama than I deserve

Still not a day goes by...hand on heart not one day...when I don't miss Gran

The days where the loss is so hard that my heart physically hurts are now rare, the times I think that Gran would love to see/hear that one are daily

I've said it before and I'll say it once again

I am so thankful and so very lucky to have been loved so much by such an amazing woman

For all that is good in me I thank you for Gran, silently and daily

xxx