Brenda Standring LEE

Brenda Lee, Grandma. My entire life, you’ve been my confidant, my best friend, my comfort blanket. I have never doubted your open mindedness, your tolerance, your grace, your kindness, your generosity, your resilience, and mostly, your sarcasm. You have shaped so much of who I am. I would have never have found the strength I found without you. I would never have found the bravery I found without you. You were a comfort in my life that I don’t know how I’m going to live without. There’s a warmth now that is absent. There’s a hole that I can’t fill. It’s cold and empty and I will never, ever forget that it’s you that completes that space. I will never forget you for as long as I live. Please know I will look after your family to the best of my ability. They’re in good hands, I promise!
When I said goodbye to you I promised that we will all be ok without you. We will be. I know you felt like we’d be lost without you, and we are, but only because you’re the missing piece. We will use your lessons to shape the people we are. Sleep well. I love you very much and I always will

Words could never do justice to the gratitude I feel towards my mum, for her patience, kindness, understanding and love shown to me throughout my life. You’re no longer in pain now mum, rest easy. I will miss you so much. Love you forever x

Thank you for everything Mum - you will always be loved 🥰