We have arrived in Westport, county Mayo. We are sad here. We have lost Grandad. A call arrived from Sheelagh’s brother,Adrian, that Sheelagh’s wonderful Dad has been called home. Being here, so far from Sheelagh’s Mum and family, is really hard. Grandad’s long fight with dementia has been hard on all of us. But Sheelagh’s dear Mum has had to bear the greatest burden. Her faithful visits to Morgan Heights each day were an inspiration to all. We miss you, Grandad. Sheelagh and I went out and had 11sies in your honour. Cream teas and scones all around.
When these times come in families, little things bring you to tears. When Sheelagh saw the blackberries surrounding our cottage, we both thought “Berries Grandad, berries.” That was Liam from the back seat as Grandad drove him around the lanes in England. Grandad loved picking berries.
Here are a few pictures from the area.
Thinking of you. J and K
ReplyDeletePrayers for you S and G, and all your family. Hard to be away at this time. Granddad so obviously loved travelling, maybe more times to toast him as you experience each place you stay and visit, adding memories to share with your Grandson who so obviously loved his Granddad, the berries, and 11 sisies. I am sure Granddad would rejoice and share in the joys to come on this trip around the Erin Isle now he is resting in peace. Love to both, and hugs all around with your and my loved friends, Von and Ratty.
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