With the unusual weather we had here in England, my lawn is covered in lovely Spring flowers that came up too early. I can understand why Dorothy loved flowers and appreciated their beauty. Most of my flowers are happy accidents or idiot-proof but she'd say " what harm, flowers are flowers". I hope the new Spring season will bring a sense of peace to Bill and the lads. We hope for the day they'll be able to smile when they think of Dor and not feel pain. She'd like to know they're fine xxx

me me me,but i dont mind,my life has not changed one bit since Dor left me.it is a really stupid life without her.everything seems false and getting to the next day is a really tough journey.Christmas is a tough time for the lads,its a terrible thing that any festival or birthday will not be a happy time for my great and compassionate children.Dor would not like us to be like this but what else can we do,she was the keystone to our family.This is our destiny,so what you say,you are so lucky.

Approaching our 3rd Christmas without you and instead of things "getting better",I feel sadder as the years go by.I miss everything about you and I struggle to remember what our life was like before you got sick. Im sure one day when things become clear in my head,Ill remember the good times again. Always thinking of you. Dads going to Jons this year for Christmas and Im going to Jos. Ill visit you soon.Xxxxx

It still feels like a bad nightmare.I look forward to sleeping as I often see you in my dreams,the way you were before the big C. Not a day goes by that we're all not saddened thinking of you. Xxxxxx

mom you're gone 2 years today and i cant believe it. I am trying to remember the good times instead of that deadly disease but im struggling to get that horrible hospice out of my head. You wouldnt have wanted to be remembered for your illness so ill try harder. I miss you so much, the girls would love their nana back. Ava talks about you all the time and remembers you holding her. Life flies by but very differently. Even the good times are always sad, no matter the occasion. I hope our family will be happy again one day. I love you & miss you terribly xx

When Dor was with us it was an exciting to be with her during the Spring Season.She would study the Gardening books in readyiness for a new Rose she had spotted.She was really excited about the thought of planting and enjoying the Horticulture.Jon wanted some of her Roses to plant in his Garden in Spain and now the two Roses I dug up are thriving in the Spanish sun.All our Hearts are still bleeding at the thought of Dor not being able to tend and love her plants here at home,but Heaven has a lot to live up to.God isnt good all the time.Bill

This Christmas is again a bummer but I have to pretend for the lads.They wont condemn me for saying that.We had a great day with Brian, Lor and Amanda and Ellie.A lovely dinner with performances from the girls.You are so very missed by everyone it hurts so much.St Stephens Day we were with Jo and Mark,Ava was great with Lucy.I was so upset but kept goin.Sarah got you lovely flowers but they werent good enough for you so she binned them,A great sign of hort.She will try again soon.all the lads are so sad it kills me.Its new years eve but all it is,its another night away from you,I have to work the weekend and damn glad of it.The number of workmates that have come to me is lovely.I cant get over the fact ur gone pet,help me to keep goin,I love you,Bill

Just me and dad on our own this morning mom.I miss the ham and eggs you'd make for everyone.Miss you so much.Love you.Xxxxxx

You pop into my head at random times Dor, but at this time of year especially, you're remembered with love and fondness. I have a nightlight burning in front of your photo at the moment so before I go to bed i blow it out and say goodnight Dor so ..................Goodnight Dor xxx

Mom, im having an 'i miss my mom day' today. im due what should be your 5th grandchild tomorrow and cant stop thinking about you. If its another girl i will laugh thinking when i was pregnant with ava you politely said 'how boring it will be to have another girl'. I was like God be honest why dont you!! If its a boy, my heart will break as you always wanted a grandson so much. Ava sees me crying writing this and said dont worry nanas only gone to heaven to help santa get the presents together, she will be back tomorrow. I wish xx

It hurts as much today as it did the day you left us. Approaching our 2nd Christmas without you. The only light at the end of the tunnel for this year is Joanna and Marks new baby. Hope you're watching over us all. Love you.Xxxxx

God Saw you Getting Tired And A Cure Was Not To Be, So He Put His Arms Around You And Whispered "Come With Me" With Tearful Eyes I Watched You, And Saw You Pass Away.Although I Loved Your Dearly, I Could Not Make U Stay. A Golden Heart Stopped Beating, Hard Working Hands At Rest. God Broke My Heart To Prove To Me He only Takes The Best

I remember this day because we went to Dublin 2 yrs running during the Dublin City Marathon.We took in Shows and a meal and drinks afterwards.The last trip I decided to surprise you and booked a return flight from Shannon.The flight was cancelled,We had a 4 hr delay.The Hotel was a hole and the hotel band was all ours except for 2 other couples.When we got back to Shannon our bags were missing,How do you lose luggage between Dublin and Shannon ??.You werent very impressed with me but we had a right good laugh over it which is what I loved about you.As I write this the only sound is a clock ticking away and every second is a lifetime without you.Bill

I havnt been on this site to celebrate our birthdays.I took you a nice bunch of flowers but knowing me i got flowers that grew in the garden anyway.i work night shifts now which help in getting away from our lonely house.I just cannot get it into my head you had to leave us and wont come back.How long does this terrible knot in my stomach continue for.I think about you every few hours of every day,you might say, "oh by god ,its every few hours now,last month it was every hour".ha ha.I love you Dor and theres nothing that can prove our love only memories.xxx

You would have been 58 yesterday.So unfair that you are not here to celebrate it.(Not that you probably would have celebrated it!).Miss you everyday. Xxxxx

Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there; I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow; I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the gentle showers of rain, I am the sunlight on ripened grain. Of beautiful birds in circling flight, I am the star shine of the night. I am in the flowers that bloom, I am in a quiet room. I am in the birds that sing, I am in each lovely thing. I am the dew-flecked grass at dawn. Where tranquil oceans meet the land, I am the footprints in the sand. When you wake up to morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush. To guide you through the weary day, I am still here; I'll always stay. Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there, I did not die...

Hi Pet,We would be married 37yrs today if you were given the good health you deserved.I love and miss you so very much.I took you a nice rose the other day but knowing me its probably an indoor plant,you could have a laugh at me if I could only have you back.All I have left of you is four great kids which is a bonus and a great reminder of our long friendship together.Even today the hurt is terrible but I have to go on Im told,I will visit you now, and a knot will tighten in my stomach when I see your headstone.Dont worry I will never ever forget you,Bill xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Just because I no longer stand in front of your eyes, doesn't mean you can't see me. Close them, I am there. Just because I no longer answer when you call my name, doesn't mean you can't hear me. Speak softly, listen carefully, There is my voice. Just because I can no longer touch your hand, doesn't mean you can't feel me. Hold on to another, my arms are there. Just because I am no longer there to show you that I love you, doesn't mean my love is gone. Place your hand on your heart, feel its beat. I am there. Just because .................................x

Rich here Dor... Was thinking of you this morning, back to old times, I just have this constant image of your kind smiling face & your lovely smile. Everytime I see a colourful garden or flower bed it instantly reminds me of you. It makes me smile when I see them as I know you would love the sight of them also. I guess its just another way of knowing that you are always with us & most definitely always in our hearts ...Rich x

Me again Dor,another lovely memory I have is when we were in Paris and we had been all around the City looking at Historical stuff and then we went to the "Palace of Versailles"it was great,But then we went down those magnificent gardens and all of a sudden this beautiful 17thCentury music started up and the fountains came alive,we looked at each other and started laughing and laughed for ages,it was so beautiful we could not believe it.When we came home Sarah bought us a CD of Versailles period music,lovely.You were a great travelling companion,Talk later Pet,Bill xx

Hi Dor,I remember a lovely weekend in Cork City with you.I dont remember what was on there at that time.My loveliest memory was when we were getting ready to go out that night and we were in the Hotel and I was ready but you wanted to take your time so I went to the Bar for a beer and to wait for you.After a time you came into the Bar and I thought what a beautiful Woman I have,you had a big smile for me and you looked great,I have always thought about that one moment,Love you.bill

A rose once grew where all could see -sheltered beside a garden wall and as the days passed swiftly by it spread its branches straight and tall One day a beam of light shone through a crevice that had opened wide - the rose bent gently towards its warmth Then passed beyond to the other side Now you who deeply feel its loss, be comforted - the rose blooms there - Its beauty even greater now Nurtured by God's own loving care