Son will be there waiting

Dear June

IT broke my heart when my beloved son, Stephen, died in September, 1994.

He has a lovely son who is now 23, the age Stephen was when he died.

I was not there. Does he forgive me?

His son is a very much loved grandson.

Will he be there waiting for me?

Josephine, Penicuik.

June Says

Losing a close loved one is difficult as we have to learn to adapt and adjust to the fact they are no longer a physical part of our lives.

Losing a child is a tragedy. We naturally expect our children to outlive us and we spend most of our lives nurturing and preparing them for their life journey without us.

Stephen will be watching over his son and will be filled with pride by each of his achievements.

His son is very much a part of him in the same way that Stephen is a part of you.

He knows how much time you spend with his son and that there is a special bond of love between you, because your grandson is part of your son.

As a mum you felt a responsibility to protect your child and not being present at his passing made you feel guilty.

He was not alone when he passed.

There were many who gathered around him from spirit to comfort and reassure him.

The day will inevitably come for each and every one of us to leave our physical bodies behind.

When your time comes, you can be sure that Stephen will be there waiting for you.