Going out on a high note

We did it !

It was hot and emotional. Katy found it tough going in many ways but as we continued walking and she read the signs on people's backs and she realised how many other people had lost somebody I think it helped. The first part was hard as it was so hot but it got much quicker.

As you can see from the back of the photograph there were a lot of people there. We were met at the end by Ian, Matthew and Heather, as well as my Mum, sister and Thomas - Katy's brother and my nephew. It was a very moving time I think all our thoughts were with Donna although nobody spoke we just hugged. Our medals in hand and feeling very proud we headed home. It took us nearly an hour to get out of the car park! A good day was had by all.

At this very moment I am saying Goodbye to this blog.

I wanted to put this post on as it seems like a good place to end. The last few months have been very hard and with time I'm sure will get easier, but right now I won't say I will never be back, as who knows what's around the corner. If I do come back I'm sure Ian will let you know.

Thank you all for your comments and bothering to read. Take care of yourselves and your families.

Joanne xxxx

Race For Life

On Sunday Katy my niece (Donna's daughter) and myself will be taking part in the Race For Life in aid of Cancer Research. We entered months ago, before we knew anything about Donna's illness, so now it seems to have more feeling to doing it. We will both race in memory of Donna. Quite a lot of the family are coming to the race to give support to Katy. I think Sunday is going to be quite an emotional day.
I hope the sun has a rest on Sunday !

Firstly Thank you all for your comments, posts and well wishes both on Ian's and this blog.

I would have to say this has been the worse past month of my year. Donna will never be forgotten by any member of our family. My memories and thoughts of Donna are still very raw and if I talk or think about her the pain and shock is still fresh.
So once again thank you all.

I said 'firstly' at the beginning, so on another note Matthew got his school report yesterday. In with the report were his S.A.T.S. results. Matthew gained a 3 in all five areas . A 3 represents achievement above the nationally expected standard for most seven year olds. So as you can imagine we are very very proud of him.

DONNA

A wife, Mum, daughter, sister and friend.

Life does not end here

You passed from this life,
with wings that unfold
and such amazing stories
yet to be told.

The day you left us,
you felt no great pain,
and the tears we shed
were in love, not in vein.

We all knew you'd be missed,
indeed a great deal
it doesn't make it any easier
but they say time will heal.

Somewhere in heaven
I can see you now,
You'll be there
watching us all.

Hope you like it Do.

Good night, Goodbye and God bless.