Well, it's almost three weeks to the day since Kiera passed away and although they say time is a healer, it's a slow process! Obviously not a day (or an hour) passes without one of us thinking of K. We've been inundated with cards and messages of support and sympathy and they have been a great source of comfort to us both. So many people have made donations to The Shooting Star House, we know of at least £1000 being raised, including a cheque from my colleagues at BBC World Service for over £700; Hannah and her friends had a toy sale and raised £35.55, so thank you to them and also to you for raising the money in memory of our lovely daughter. All the cheques and cash that were sent in cards to us has been passed to the House.
Ann and I have had a few days away here and there and we've also set about the task of clearing away Kiera's belongings. We're re-decorating her room which seems such a sad thing to be doing but we feel that if we left it longer it would be harder to do.
We are planning to go to Spain in September for a week and then France for a few days. So many people have been so generous in offering us apartments in sunny places, we really are spoilt for choice. Thank you!
I think that this will be the "last post" of this blog. It's been a real emtional roller coaster, there have been highs and there have certainly been lows, but through it all, Kiera, Ann and I have always known that we've had so much support, friendship and love behind us. It's heart breaking that it ended as it did, but we are truly grateful for everything that you have done to help us through the last 18 months. I would also like to pay a tribute to Ann, who gave up so much so that she could be there for Kiera. Nothing was too much for her and Kiera could not have had a better mother, nurse and companion, and I a better wife.
We thank you all so much!
Jeff & Ann