19/06/2026
I've been a little quiet lately. A couple of weeks ago, I lost my Granda 💔🤍
My Granda had a deep love for nature. He could name just about any bird, animal, or bug we came across. Some of my favourite memories are of days out with him, going on little adventures, or spending time in his garden watching the frogs in the pond.
He taught me the value of patience. He would tell me that if I sat still and quiet for long enough, I'd start to notice all the creatures around me. So we'd sit together, watching and waiting, and sure enough, we'd always spot something amazing. Looking back, those moments taught me to slow down and appreciate the little things that so often go unnoticed.
More than anything, he loved his grandchildren. He would do absolutely anything for us, and we always knew how loved we were.
I'm so grateful for the memories, the lessons, and the time we had together. He'll be deeply missed, but he'll always be part of the way I see the world.
This photo feels especially precious now. It was taken on our Polar Express trip at Christmas, and it wasn't even me behind the camera! It was my 5 year old son.( 4 when he took this!) Somehow, he captured a beautiful, quiet moment of his great-granda looking out of the train window. A photograph of one generation, taken by another. One I'll treasure forever. 🤍
