Tomorrow is the anniversary of our Con's parting. It's hard to believe that it's been a year. I miss her now, and always. Sara

On Friday, 9th September, we laid Gran to rest in Farnworth, with her beloved Mammy and Daddy, and Brother Frank. What a lovely day. Dads brother, and my godfather, John, put on a beautiful mini-service, with a reading from Psalm 129, and even Mozart via an iPod. We lit another lantern to see her on her way. This was emblazoned with the Cross of St George, which I can't help feeling she'd have laughed about. The lantern soared over Farnworth, and I felt a sense that she was soaring too. Mummy read a poem, The Dash, with help from Louise and I, and then we all had lunch together. Rest easy, Gran. We love you. Sara

Mothers Day was on Sunday. Louise and I took Mum for High Tea at the Rubens at the Palace, just around the corner from "Buck House". Seemed fitting, as Mum always used to take Gran for tea. Check the gallery for a photo! What a beautiful day. Lovely food, lovely company, and Gran came too.. Kind of! She'd have loved it.

Dear Mammy miss you lots you have left an enormous hole in my life. Lots of love Lammy XX

Mary Constance Greenhalgh, nee Greenwood, and known as Connie. She was a smart and sassy woman, born ahead of her time, we'll miss her badly and we'll never see her like again.

Grans funeral was yesterday, and as I'd hoped, it was full of shared memories, a few tears, and a lot of laughter. Lovely to see all the family together, and to learn some new things about Connie. The music from the Greenwoods was so beautiful - and meant so much more than a choir of strangers. Thanks to all for coming to see her off in style.

Grannies funeral is on 10th March 2011. I'm really hoping for a bright Spring day, with snowdrops and tulips in abundance. She loved Spring flowers. We've been going through old photographs - it's been lovely to remember all the good times.

Having a strangely lovely day, looking at old photos and sharing memories with Russell & Sam. Louise is quite right, she'll be having a super party, catching up with her friends and family right now. Oh to be a fly on THAT wall....

Kind of you, Sara to say that we always got Gran such lovely gifts - I think we excelled ourselves with the clockwork fighting nuns. It always tickled me to see them in her room on a shelf like prized ornaments! I must say - I can hear her rather naughty laugh in my head as I write this. Initially I wanted to end by saying "Rest well, Gran" but thinking about it, she's probably had enough rest - I reckon she's dancing with the girls and pilots from Brize Norton right now!