Compassion Autumn 2022

Autumn 2022 - Compassion | www.tcf.org.uk 26 "Don't we know it! So it's really very simple mum. Just tell them to keep talking, and what seems impossible will become possible. See? You do it and you can help others do it to o. Oh James. I wish no-one ever had to learn to live in this state. I wish that there were no bereaved parents anywhere in the world and that my only job was to be your mummy. "It's still one of your jobs mum. Being a mummy doesn't end. But you have other jobs to do as well and you must keep on keeping on" Ok son. I think I know what I'm going to say now. Thank you "You're welcome ma. Cool. Now I'm off to chat about the Big Bang theory....." What!? You? Talking physics? "No silly! The TV series....! See ya later ma. Hope your weekend goes well" Thanks mate. Maria Ahern, Trustee "Look up", said the voice. "Look up" It was a whisper so loud. A softness so strong. It sounded like home. "Please look up!" It was the voice of the boy. The boy with the smile. The boy who had stolen my heart and changed my name. Changed my name to Mamma. I didn't want to look up. There was nothing left. Nothing to see. The voice continued. "Look, for me". I'll be looking for you for the rest of my life son. Then look up now. Do it for me. "Look up" James Ahern 10/3/92 - 16/8/14 Maria’s week 188 originally appeared in the book “Upright With Knickers On; surviving the death of a child” edited by Gina Claye and it’s good to share it here again. You can buy this book online at tcf.org.uk/books