Sis will never let you down

Dear June

I READ your column every week and I’m impressed at the comfort and peace of mind you give people.

My sister Frances (Fran) passed away recently and I need to know she is safe and happy.

The pain and devastation I feel does not seem to get any less. I miss her so much.

Mary, North Yorkshire.

June Says

As we progress in years, we watch as many older friends and relatives pass away and realise, one day, we will also move on.

It’s only then we truly appreciate how precious our close family is to us.

Up until that moment, most of us will have taken life and family relationships for granted until faced with an illness to one of them.

The loss of your sister will have brought forward many childhood memories to reaffirm the bond and connection you had.

Memories like these are a large part of the grieving process and during the early days of your grief it is normal to feel pain and devastation, but please be assured it will get easier.

I get the impression Fran was a strong character who was protective of you and other family, but was also a leader who very much led the way in life.

She stands with another two ladies on spirit side who I sense passed quite some time ago.

They have closed ranks around you in an effort to alleviate the pain and anguish you are feeling.

Always the protective sister, Fran was someone you could depend on and even through death she will never let you down.