Sonia Owen

So lovely,it made the tears come into my eyes for our first Christmas without Dad. We wondered what he would be doing for Xmas now we know. God Bless Sonia Uk

Hi All, The last few weeks,I am sure we have been having signs from my Dad. Our bedroom light has been coming on at differant times,during the day,but more so during the night,we wake up,and swear that we turned it off,before going to sleep. Strange,but quite comforting,in many ways. We have just had our Christmas tree put up in the shopping centre,where you can buy a light in memory of your loved one,who has passed away.Its a lovely way to see your Dad light twinkling with all the others,on the tree. You can't help but smile when you walk through each time. Take care all. Love Sonia UK.

My prayers sre with you like so many others tonight.Take are Love Sonia UK

How you doing? I am so pleased that your trip to UK,gave you and the family,such a special time together,its nice to talk of your loved one,laughing,smiling,even some tears. Time kind of heals things,but its just lovely to think of good times had. Its a beautiful time here in the UK,all the leaves falling from the tree's,their,colours carpeting,the earth. I love this time of year.My dog Ash,likes his early morning walks. My Son and his girlfriend are coming to New York,on Dec 18th,for a few days,it will no doubt be very cold out there at that time of year.They want to go ice skating in the park.I am sure they will have a super time,with all the Christmas festives. Take care Love Sonia UK XXX

Oh what a so special weekend,all our family BEING together. Took our Dads ashes to the place where he wanted them scatterd. The sun shone for us, we found a wooden bench, by the waters edge.All sat down and took it in turns to let the ashes slip through our fingers. Thinking and saying silly things to him, as he landed on the green grass, with tree's over head. We did'nt mind putting him there,as it was so lovely.Little duckling and fish swimming around in the lake. Tied some ballons to the trees over head,he is now where he wanted to be. But I know and he is with us,as I often ask him for a sign,and this morning he gave me yet another one,as I was walking our dog.I thank my Dad for giving them to me,everything is ok with him. I send you a smile,and lots of love across the miles. Take care all. Sonia UK XXXXXX

Hi All, This weekend, our family are taking a trip,up to where my Dad played as a boy. He wanted his ashes to be spread around a reservior,very near to one of our National forest,in the county of Leicestershire UK. Its a lovely perfect place.It has taken time to sort this trip out.Making sure Mum and us,his three children can all go together. As Dad passed away in March,the time, and feelings are so right now. The weather forecast is going to be good for this bank holiday weekend,so smiles, maybe some tears,as we do this last thing for our dear Dad. Take care all. Love Sonia UK XX

You were such a team,your Mum is so proud of you Kelly.Try to be strong,and you will get through, what ever lies ahead,as your Mum know's you will, for her sake. She is only in the next room,always there to guide you and you will know she is, you see. Take care. Love Sonia UK xxxx

Teri,My thoughts are with you. So many people here on this site understand what you have gone through and what lies ahead. But you will take comfort from all that you did for your husband,and all he did for. Take care Sonia UK XXX

I sometimes think it's so wrong to smile or feel happy when thinking of a loved one. But I can't seem to help the way I feel. I am glad that you find peace and joy when you think of your loved ones.They have not left us, only gone into the next room,it's a lovely thought. You can only feel like this in your own way and in your own time. We are lucky we can do this. Enjoy the rest of your holiday. Take care, Love Sonia UK xxxxxx

Thoughts and prayers from over the miles to you and your family.Sonia UK XXXXXXXXXXX

I have just finished putting together a special book about some of my memories of my Dad. I enjoyed putting pictures of myself as a baby with my Dad holding me. Pictures of him when he was a boy. Things from his life,prayers,lots that make me laugh. Its a book I will treasure. I have it tied with a white ribbon,hanging on a wall below his wedding picture of him and my Mum. All around it are pictures of our family, it is something that I take pleasure in seeing each day as I come down the stairs. We talk about him as if he is still with us,without him I wouldnot have my life.Thankyou Dad for being with me always. Hope you having a nice July 4th. Love Sonia UK XXXXXX

I was so sorry to read your mail,about your Granmother passing away. It's just not fair. I often hear myself asking why did this have to happen in such away. There has to be a answer somwhere,but I can't always seem to find what I want to hear. My thoughts are with you, like so many others on this site. Take care,and you and the boys lean on each other for awhile. Lots of Love Sonia,Trevand a special woof from Ash xxxxxxx

Hi Katie, You have always been there for me,and many others,with your comfort and support.It's your turn,for some hugs from the very special friends you have here. You have to feel like this,sometimes. Its our bodies way of letting go,of all the pent up emotions.We all need a good cry or even a scream. You can go on for so long keeping a brave face,for everyone else's sake. There comes a time,when something says what about little old me. A big hug is winging its way across the miles to you. Do something that is nice for you today.Take care. Love Sonia UK XXXXXXX

So sorry for your loss. Take comfort in your family and friends,lean on each other. Remember yout Dad has only slipped into the next room,somewhere very near. God Bless Sonia UK XX

I wanted to share with you, my families very special afternoon. We were invited to go to one of our local churches, for a service to be with others who have lost their loved ones to cancer. The local hospice holds two remembrace services,a year for families to attend if they want to. The church was full,all ages.For myself I found it hard,as I could not sing the hymns,as my eyes kept filling with tears. Looking around me there were others,wiping their eyes. They read a story for the little ones about a poor blackbird that had died, the other animals buried it and weht on their way, as they passed a tree, they heard the beautiful song, from the blackbird. My sign from my Dad has been a singing robin, very close to me, and I feel in my heart its my Dad telling me he is ok, and he is fine. They read out the verse, FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND, which is lovely. After the service, we all wrote a label and tied it to a ballon. All together we went outside, and let them fly into the sky, shouting what ever to our loved ones.Love you Dad. On my Label I wrote, Our Dad, keep singing little robin I love you. I will close now, as I can feel the tears coming into my eyes. God Bless you all. Love Sonia UK XXXXX

We are busy sorting out a very special night in memory of my Dad. In Sept, we are holding a fund raising evening. My brother is involved with a band and he runs his own disco in his spare time,so we have booked a venue,for a evening of dancing and having a good time, to rise money for our local hospice. Going to invite as many friends and family, to enjoy the evening. Dad would just love it. Will keep you posted of how things are going. Take care Sonia UK

It was so lovely to read your mail, about your mum. I have asked my Dad for signs, and things happen that I know that he is with me. It's such a lovely feeling, you almost think it is wrong to feel happy about the signs. It makes me very happy,and I just think he has just nipped into the next room. We are going to a Hospice service, in one of our local churches, on Saturday afternoon, to remember all the loved ones who have left us in the last few months. Not sure how all the family will feel, but we wanted to go, to share with other people, who understand what it feels like to have lost a loved one. Take care. Sonia UK xx

It is so hard to watch your loved one suffer.What to say to them.Why has it happened to him,its not fair.Life is about the journey, not about the outcome. Be strong you need all the courage to be by his side. My prayers are with you tonight. Take care. Sonia UK

Sue, My prayers are with you all. Be strong and be brave. Take care Love Soniaxx

Hello Grace and Girls, You are doing so well, being Mum and Dad, must be so hard for you. But you will and can do it for your daughters. Take each day as it comes. My thoughts and prayers are with you, sending them across the miles right now. Take good care of yourself Grace. Love Sonia UK XXX

A hospice nurse rang my Mum today to see if she wanted her to call to see her, to see how she is after my Dad's passing a month ago. Mum said she did'nt really want her to call, the family talking about Dad seems to be ok. Anyone else it seems to make her cry. She said that I had ordered the book 90 minutes in heaven for us to read,which folks on here mentioned to read, to answer Mum's question about what do you think Dad is doing now. The nurse asked if there was any questions that she would like to ask her. Mum said she could not stop thinking about the noise of Dad's death rattle which happens sometimes before someone dies. Not sure if you call it that name where you are. She said she will get over it in time. Also she asked her would my Dad have left his body straight away and gone to heaven when he died. She said she didnot know the answer to that one. The call ended with the nurse saying if Mum needed to speak to her, then she could ring her. I don't think she feels she wants to. Thankyou for letting me put this down on a mail. I feel I get more help with any small things from you guys. Sonia UK XXX

I have just ordered the book 90 minutes in heaven from my local library.Someone is reading it at the moment. I want to read it and my Mum certainly does, I am sure it will help her, to know that my Dad is in a beautiful place. Sonia UK

Everyone on here are helping in their small way with words of comfort for you and your children. We can all say how we feel for you, but we all have our own ways of dealing with things. Your path will be the right way for you. And you will find your own ways through it.I know you will get there. Talking to your Mum about it all is part of grieving. Some of the things we say and think seem silly,but you can tell your family anything. Many people here have been with you all the way, its a lovely feeling knowing you have so much love and support right here if you need them. God Bless Sonia UK XXX

There is no night without a dawning, No Winter without a spring, And beyond the dark horizon. Our hearts will once more sing, For those who leave us for awhile, Have only gone away, Out of a restless care worn world, Into a brighter day. I send our prayers, and comfort, over the miles to your dear family. Love from Sonia and our family. Take care.xxx

My thoughts are with you and your family. Its a day that you never think will come. He is at peace now you would not want him to stay with you so ill , I hope he meets my Dad in heaven. Take care of your little one. Love Sonia uk