Daniel Collins.

I took John to the five trees today to see where I have put dad's ashes. He was quite touched.
It looks beautiful the daffodils are out ,as is the forsythia and some of the trees are showing signs of life. Dad would love that spot.

Sandra is so so tired and has been to get a tonic and got good advice from the chemist. She has finished Jury duty,was never called.

The new people move in on 22ND inshalla,and we still do not have the confirmation for mum's estate.
We are sailing pretty close to the wind,but Marie Scanlon the lawyer seems confident that it will all happen in good time.We are in her hands. No wonder Sandra's hair is falling out and her nails are splitting.Just want to get her to Castlenel and let her rest relax ,eat well and drink some nice wine.

When went to New Cumnock to scatter dad's ashes we remembered Baby Daniel Collins, dad's younger brother who died at birth.We decided we wanted to put a plaque at the cemetery .

I mentioned it to Sandra today and she has asked me to look into everything. I am honoured to do this.Already John has found the birth and death certificate in Scotland's people.he is so good on that site as he has done so much research before.

Daniel was born prematurely on January 24th 1936 and Died January 26th 1936. in those days my grandparents lived at 58 Connel Park New Cumnock Ayrshire..
I was touched by the date ,both dates surround Burn's night.
How must my grannie and grand-da have felt,the joy of the birth followed so quickly by the death of their fourth child. I am relieved to see the birth and death were registered.
I will contact the graveyard and find out if we can do something to hounour Daniel .We will all feel better that it is done.
We want to do the right thing .

Sad times for John's family. Maureen is very ill.Waiting for tests and an operation.
I feel for them all and I feel sad for myself too I really like Maureen, and have always got on so well with her,and Mike.The last time I saw Maureen was the morning after David and Lara's wedding she gave me a big hug and said " I love you Helen" we were lucky to feel happy with each other,think it is the Glasgow acccent. Wee Mo ,that's what her children called her ( sometimes) I think she likes it.
She sent me cards and emails when dad was ill and when he died.She is very religious but not overwhelming,she was always praying for Dad and all the family. I hope many people are praying for her now. I do in my own way. If love and caring helps ,she will do well.

"In the end all that really matters is that we loved." the older I become the wiser this is for me.