It’s not far from here that Hawklad wants to scatter some of his mums ashes. Yes 6 years and they are still sat on a cabinet in the back room. A view through the window over the garden and the fields beyond.
It will happen in its own time.
It will happen when it’s right for Hawklad.
We could see the place where we want to scatter his mum but we couldn’t walk there. Not this time. A place which his mum loved to visit. This time we couldn’t follow in her footsteps. Two rather angry bodyguards blocked the way.
Maybe next time.
Things can change.
Soon it’s going to be Mothers Day here in the UK. A couple of weeks of nonstop adverts which are almost impossible to avoid. How many kids have lost there mum and have to go through that. But this year we have a first. A supermarket that we order food from has just sent this email.
This is a start. It’s a small step but a welcome step.
A Dad trying to cope with the loss of his Partner and becoming a single parent. 
So many can relate. It is the same for so many holidays. They go on for months. 😢
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Far too long
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What a beautiful gesture from that market. And my prayers are with you both always. ♥️🙏🏻
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Thank you ❤️❤️
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My heart! ❤ (((Hugs)) The time will come when Hawklad is ready. Wonder how much the security guards are being paid. 😉
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They would be worth every penny ❤️
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For sure. I am getting Facebook memories from a year ago popping up. Dreading the end of the month ones. Yes, Len is opposite me, in his stone urn.
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They are tough when you get them ❤️
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For sure
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Creating awareness is such an important step for any kind of loss. One small step towards becoming a more caring society.
This month is Brain injury awareness in my part of the world. When someone makes a concession because of my injury I am so grateful. Small consession, huge impact.
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They do make such a difference. It gives you renewed hope and belief.
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That is a wonderful thing the local grocery store did. Shows a lot of empathy! 🙏
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It was most unexpected 🙏
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This is progress indeed. The ducks/ geese look territorial
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Few hundred yards from water
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
HEALING TAKES TIME—AND GEESE!
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Thank you
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UR WELCOME!
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🙏
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You’ll get there . And it is high time companies realised that not everyone has a mum.
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At least Morrisons are trying, it’s a step forward.
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Well that is different! That’s actually quiet good of Morrisons. Geese are scary then dogs!
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They were definitely scary. It’s a big tick for Morrisons. If they can do it then others can.
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Sensitive and sympathetic… I like it…
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I hope more follow
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That would be great!
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We can only hope.
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Lovely thought and gesture shared
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It is
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I’ve had one or two e mails like that. As you say it’s a start. My mother has had my father on her sideboard since 2005. Now she is in a home and we have decided to scatter them together when the time comes. You have to ready take your time
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Hopefully things are starting to change. In our own time is the best way. 🙏
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It’s actually nice that some organization is capable of putting human feeling over hype. Good for them.
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It’s the first time I’ve seen this.
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I call that progress and about time
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It is progress
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A sad time Gary. I wonder if those swans are a mating pair?
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They were very aggressive
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Maybe there was a nest nearby, even if it won;t be occupied yet. They are very territorial aren’t they.
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Went there again and they were there. That could be the case.
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Swans nests are protected by law apparently and one council had to fence one off and divert the walkers!
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This gave me goosebumps. How thoughtful is that? For sure, that is a story you feel welcome.
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Things can change for the better. They really can ❤️
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I absolutely believe this 💖
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What an unexpected kindness it is for that store to do that. And the right time will show itself, as it does for all things. Prayers to you and dear Hawklad, friend.
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Thank you, prayers to you
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Heartfelt. Time heals as they say, but I think it will still hurt.
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It does
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Thinking of you and your son💕
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❤️
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That was very kind and considerate of the market. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. ❤❤
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Sending you love at a difficult time..Its strange as today I was thinking about my Mum’s ashes which I have still not collected.. and no other family want to bother.. Its a big deal for you both…I am touched that the Supermarket would do that.. how kind and thoughtful… ❤
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My genuine care to you and Hawklad 💗 Loss is such a personal process that seems to unfold over time. 💗
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Thank you my friend ❤️❤️
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