Today was just one of those days.
I had been messaging my sister and niece, commenting on how today would have been the last day of our break together.
Later, my niece sent a message to say that they would be moving down to Hampshire in a few months time, once they are allowed to that is. My sister was, understandably, upset that they will be apart so I felt her sadness.
And now, my niece has just sent me a short video of her daughter who wanted to share with us a little story that she had written, complete with handmade book and illustrations.
I watched her climb up onto the kitchen chair and read her story, proudly showing us the pictures she had drawn, and just couldn't help myself from weeping a little.
I just feel so sad.
I hope I feel better tomorrow.
Sometimes the reality of the situation suddenly hits home.
ReplyDeleteAnd you wonder how long this is going on for .
Watching your cute niece must have been wonderful....but obviously so hard too
Yes, it just builds up sometimes. I'm sure i will be back to normal tomorrow.
DeleteYou are just a big softie JayCee. What was the story about?
ReplyDeleteThat's the daft thing. Being deaf I couldn't hear her so have no idea, but just watching her face as she concentrated so hard and then beamed up at the camera made me crack up.
DeleteBet you cried in Mamma Mia "Slipping Through My Fingers".
ReplyDeleteI have to confess to not having watched Mamma Mia. But I always cry at the end of It's A Wonderful Life, when they repeat it at Christmas
DeleteTasker will be miffed about that. He is a big Abba fan and has seen "Mama Mia" countless times - both in the theatre and on film. As a young man he was obsessed with Agnetha Fältskog and was once questioned about stalking her which he of course denied.
DeleteTouching post JayCee. Crying can be very cathartic. I think that why I have watched Shadowlands twenty times at least.
ReplyDeleteA glutton for punishment!
DeleteI think for many of us JayCee tears are never far from the surface at the moment.
ReplyDeleteIt was sadness for my sister really, unable to be with her grandchildren and then knowing that they would be moving away when this is all over.
DeleteLol I was 'laughing' with a friend over the emotions of this time and she said......it's like those monthly hormones have returned. Tears turning up just like that.
ReplyDeleteOh God, may those hormones never return!
DeleteBut how lucky to be able to see and hear your great niece! Technology is wonderful although I know its no substitute for real people.
ReplyDeletexxx