Nanny Joan

Today at 11am will be the funeral of my wonderful Grandmother who we all knew as Nanny Joan.

I’d be lying if I said it isn’t difficult being stuck inside and not able to attend the mass, but I take some comfort in knowing that the words I wrote for her will be read out:

Dear Nanny, 

You were always there for us, every birthday, every Christmas and you were even there for my graduation. I am going to miss seeing you so much, I will miss hearing the story about how you used to take me for a walk in the park when I was little, and I will miss making you laugh at the dinner table with all of our silly jokes.

You were always such a strong person, right until the end. You have fought so many challenges, but through all of them I am happy that you can finally rest in peace with your beloved Jakob.

I will always think of you when I hear those Irish tunes.

All of my love,

Christopher