Hi Mum, it’s Amy. It’s almost September now and this time if year I find it so hard. I can’t believe you’ve been gone for almost 9 years now. I think of you every day. I wish you could see Drake and May, they would love you. I’ve been feeling a bit down this week and I needed you to tell me to “snap out of it you silly cow” haha. Hope your happy wherever you are. Love you always… AMY xxx

Hi Eileen, it's nearly half twelve and I should be in bed but I'd rather chat to you. I've been sorting out Sophie's wardrobe today, she has a red white and blue checked top which we always call her Auntie Eileen top as I remember you wearing them when I was younger. In the last couple of weeks I decided to sort out my bedroom drawers. Two of my prized possessions are cards you sent, one for my birthday and one for Sophie's birthday. You always sent such beautiful cards and because of this always looked forward to my birthday. They're special because they were the last ones received before your passing. I think of you everyday and have a pic of you and Emma on my fridge, in the days when you dressed all your girls in the same clothes. I've a lovely pic of all four of your beautiful Daughters sitting on the stairs at yours all in matching dresses. Such beautiful girls, well not girls ladies now with their own families. Sophie will be eight next month, time flies! Glad you got to meet her, she's my world and throughly spoiled by Nanny and Grandad. Mum has alot of health problems but never complains bless her. Wish I could make her better and take her pain away, Sophie keeps her young and puts a smile on her face. Boys are all ok, Michael lives in woodham with his girlfriend and Steven and Terry are still at home, too expensive to move out as they're single and would need a joint income. Me. . . Well I haven't changed, just a bit fatter and still making bad choices in men ha ha. Give my love to everyone upstairs and thank you for my feather. So upset that I couldn't say goodbye in person but I hope my messages got through. miss and love you, your Niece Lorraine xxx

Saw a red breasted Robbin in the garden the other day whilst chatting with mummy, made us both smile :) xxx