Dear all
One of the things that I have found hard is that Alannah's eyes were rarely open. I think I've said before that in her 20 days with us, if she had her eyes open for a total of 10 minutes that would be all we had seen. We only have one photo of Alannah with her eyes partially open.
One day when Tom and I were just about to leave the ward, Alannah opened her eyes. We couldn't leave when she was looking at us. I took down the side of the cot and put my head down beside her - looking straight into her eyes and probably giving the poor mite the fright of her life! :-) - but it was so important to me that she could see us and know that both her mum and dad were there. She went back to sleep after about 2 minutes and we left - happy with the knowledge that she had seen us and that we had seen her gorgeous eyes.
Today Noelle and mum came over with a lovely gift - a photo from Noelle's phone of Alannah with her eyes open! It's the best gift that anyone could have given us. I've put it up on her profile here so that you can all see.
Take care all
Love
Ev, Tom & Mikey xxxx
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Ah Ev, The photo is fabulous. She looks so adorable. Your poem for Alannah is great. I can see how the writing would be therapeutic. Chat to you soon,
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Dear Ev, Tom & Mikey
ReplyDeleteThe picture is gorgeous, Alannah looks beautiful, what a picture to have. Ev, the poem is really, really lovely and it tells a very special story,written in a beautiful way.
Maeve
Ev, Tom & Mikey
ReplyDeleteWhen I realised I had the precious photo of my gorgeous niece with both her blue eyes open I couldn't wait to give it to you. I know the quality isn't great just because it was taken with my phone and we blew it up for you to see her eyes as clearly as possible but when you see her little scrunched up face, pursed up lips and navy blue eyes you can't help but smile.
The photo was taken at 1416 on 1 April when she was 1 day old. As I said to mum I have this heavy feeling in my heart since Alannah left us not just for her but for all of you too. You all know I'm here whenever you need me.
I love you all very much,
Auntie Noelle xx
Dear Ev, Tom and Mikey,
ReplyDeletebeautiful picture of your beautiful daughter.your poem reaches right into our hearts. love Breda, Jim, James, Brendan & David
Dear Tom, Ev and Mikey,
ReplyDeleteThe picture of Allanah is beautiful and Ev your poem is so touching and reached deep into my heart. I never met her but I know have a true sense of her and by all accounts she was a Holmes, stong and brave. Your words are comforting and true. Have been thinking of you all lots and will continue to include you in my thoughts and prayers. Am seeing Alannah's and Mikey's Aunty Susie tomorrow and will give her a big hug to pass onto you guys. Lots of luv, Gráinne XXXX