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A year ago today

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MaggyfromWestYorkshire

MaggyfromWestYorkshire Report 3 Dec 2009 16:27

Thinking of you Donna. I remember Bernice too, can't believe it's a year ago.

Like Jacky says it does get easier once you get all the "firsts" out of the way. Some of you might remember that I lost my dad in April last year and my father in law this July, so we are going through the "firsts" for the second year running. It is getting easier, although I never thought it would. My son got married last saturday and I was really aware of the 2 people who were missing, but I'm sure they were both there with us.

Take care Donna.
Maggy xx

JackyJ1593

JackyJ1593 Report 3 Dec 2009 16:05

I can't believe it is a year. I lost my mum last year as well. I have found that once the 'first' for things has passed it is getting a little easier.


Jacky x

Researching:
Keady, Kilkenny, New Ross, Fulham, Battersea, Clapham, Swaffham, Upton Upon Severn, St. Mary Cray

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 3 Dec 2009 14:02

Hello Donna

Every time i access my tree, i always think of your Mum, when i first joined GR,your Mum was the first to give me the benefit of her vast knowledge on matters associated with Genealogy and steered me in the right direction, without that initial input I'm sure i would not have progressed as far as i have.

Bernice was always so helpful and went to extreme lengths to help anyone who had a query. I had one particular "brick wall" which i had given up on, she must have spent hours searching etc for me, and apart from her initial replies, i also got a reply some 3 months later, she had found the answer.

I will always remember Bernice, how can i forget her.

God bless you Bernice, in my eyes you will aways be a GR legend and no doubt you are one to your family.

George

Researching:
My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.

Dianne

Dianne Report 3 Dec 2009 12:36

Sending all my love and hugs to you and yours Donna. I know exactly the pain of losing your mum and your best friend.

Dianne xx

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 3 Dec 2009 11:56

Thinking of you today Donna, Bernice was so much loved by many on here. I hope your lovely memories of her will carry you through today.

Ann
Glos

Researching:
Photo spring Researching Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, Staffs, Devon, Glamorganshire. Ingram, Masters, Tamblyn, Knight, Warner, Bate, Allen, Riggs, Dominey, Duffin

Suein10b

Suein10b Report 3 Dec 2009 11:34

Remembering Bernice.
A much missed member who did so much for so many.
Hugs Donna.

LindainBerkshire1736004

LindainBerkshire1736004 Report 3 Dec 2009 11:30

Donna thinking of you and remebering Bernice

How fast time flies, but then again it sometimes drags

Linda

Researching:
Peryer(Winchester), Barber(Norfolk), Franklin(Oxford), Sadler(Marylebone), Davies(Hammersmith/Northampton), Rance(Wokingham), Hedley(Gateshead/Lincolnshire), Wilson(Derbyshire/India), French(India/Ireland), Luffman(Wiltshire), Barnett(Brixton/Lincolnshire)

Treehunter

Treehunter Report 3 Dec 2009 10:53

Thinking of you Donna my mum passed away last year as well.

Like you miss her so much.

{{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}for you and your family

Hazelx

Researching:
Farran, Gurr, Hills, Parker, Priddy, Davies, Pearce, Dixon, White, Dolley, Suckling, Hyde, Hammond, Wootten, Undershell,Tremewen and many more

ForeverMystified

ForeverMystified Report 3 Dec 2009 09:33

With memories of Bernice a well loved member of GR. God bless her and you take care.

Frances

Donna in Sx

Donna in Sx Report 3 Dec 2009 08:33

It has gone fast this year yes, been a hard one and thankyou Liz xx

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond Report 3 Dec 2009 02:48

Oh Donna, the time goes so fast yet it must seem an age without your Mum to talk with. I am sure she is with you always, watching over you and all her family with love and pride.

Take care, and stay strong, one day you will be together but meantime you have a lot to give and can carry your Mum's kindness as inspiration.

love
Lizxxx

Donna in Sx

Donna in Sx Report 3 Dec 2009 00:55

My beautiful Mummy (Bernice Marsden) suddenly died and as so many of you knew her, I thought Id put this up.

I miss you every day Mum and the pain is still so raw.