From a personal perspective, this past week is one I would prefer never happened. It started out with my grandmother going into hospital. She is old and frail, yet you never want to see those around you in pain. Then my dad got run down by a car while on his bike. Thankfully he’s an experienced rider and knows the importance of great gear. Including a helmet! This saved him and except for some minor injuries he’s fine.
Caspian has been teething for what feels like forever. Considering he’s two bottom front teeth came through at 19 weeks I would have expected him to be done by now. He’s almost there but the molars at the back have certainly taken their time. Like last time this weakens his immune system and we’ve both been battling an annoying cough. He then also attracted an ear infection which led to projectile vomiting for four nights while we were in Denmark. Little sleep for mummy! He’s now on antibiotics and is quickly picking up, and his appetite is slowly returning.
THE SADDEST NEWS
Though all of this pales into insignificance compared to the news I received Monday morning. Hence why this post got delayed. A very dear friend had unexpectedly passed away. I say unexpectedly as even though she’d been in hospital since before New Year’s Eve with suspected pneumonia she was fit and healthy and everybody naturally expected her to pull through. Having texted with her only a few days before we left for Denmark it all seems so surreal.
We only met four years ago through work though I feel like I’ve known her a lifetime. She was the most positive person with a beautiful smile on her face who would always focus on the good in others. Though being close I’ve seen moments of pure vulnerability and sadness as she so wanted life and love to work out. Even struggling through pain, tests, and scans in hospital she picked up on the beauty of the skyline outside her window and found immense pleasure in the simple, caring messages from friends and family.
The last picture I posted that week, on the Sunday where she passed, sums her up perfectly. Without knowing it became a tribute to her. She was silly in the best sense of the word and I will hold in my heart the moments of joy and laughter we have shared over the years. She was honest and laid her heart bare even when it meant risking getting hurt. Lastly, she was kind and wanted to make the world a better place. With her positive nature she did and I will take her attitude to life with me going forward. I will try and honour her as best as I can by living life to the fullest, dreaming big and loving fiercely.
THIS WEEK’S PICTURES
The photos of Caspian are from our wonderful trip to Winchester which we enjoyed the first week of the New Year. I now know to take nothing for granted and I will cherish these memories even more.
I’m sorry for your loss but I’m glad your dad is okay. Hopefully your grandmother will be too. Cute pictures of your bab. #kcacols
I’m so sorry to hear about your friend. It really shakes your world doesn’t it, when something like that happens. x #KCACOLS
oh Nadia what an awful week. one thing after another. I’m so sorry you lost your friend. big hugs x
Lovely photos and i’m loving the candles 🙂 Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next Sunday!
What sad news! I’m so sorry for your loss.
Some beautiful pictures as always in your post.
Hoping your 2017 picks up over the next couple of weeks #KCACOLS
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Sending lots of love to you and your family!!! Loss is so tough. ❤️ #KCACOLS
I am so sorry for your loss, sending you good thoughts. Your pictures are always beautiful, and your little boy is just the most gorgeous little cutie, I am glad he is on the mend now.
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Oh I am so sorry for your loss xx These are all lovely photos, and a great way to look back on a week. x #kcacols
Oh I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you get some time to grieve. The photos you’ve shared are lovely, and yes ones to treasure, make the most of every moment, L x #kcacols
Lovely collection of photos. Sorry for your loss; life does that sometimes. I learned I lost two friends in the first week of January.
First, Sorry to hear about your loss…
Great photos. Great idea to do a week in photos.
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So sorry for your loss, the sort of event that puts everything else in life into perspective. Lovely photo of you in Winchester. #KCACOLS
those candles are just lovely! Your whole homestyle looks so fab to be honest. Great pictures of your week #KCACOLS
Just wanted to say that I am sorry for your loss xx