Another Sad Story








story #6
"Dear Mummy,

Today was my first day at school, Mummy. All the other boys and girls were holding their Mummy's hands, afraid to go inside. Daddy had to go to work, so I was brave and I went in all by myself. The teacher smiled and welcomed me inside. She showed me where my seat was, next to a girl called Simone. Simone smiled and asked my name, and we became friends.

We had to draw a picture of our favourite person. Simone drew a popstar with blonde hair and shiny red lips. I drew you Mummy. I drew you as an angel, because Daddy says you're in Heaven. I gave you big feathery white wings, and a gold sparkly halo. My teacher, Mrs Gibb said it was brilliant and she put it on the wall. I thought of how proud you would have been Mummy, and it made me happy.

Daddy says God had to take you up to Heaven to look after Mikey. I hope you can make him happy again, and give him lots of cuddles. Daddy says in Heaven, everyone gets to do their favourite thing all day! I bet Mikey is drawing lots of pictures, and you are making lots of clothes for him.

Today I wore my favourite dress Mummy. The pink flowery one with the white lacey part underneath. My friend Simone asked me where I got it, and I told her it was special and no one else in the world has the same dress because you made it for me, Mummy. I told her you were the best dressmaker in the world. She asked why you don't make dresses anymore, but I told her you are making dresses for the other angels in Heaven, Mummy.

I miss you and Mikey lots, Mummy. I know you were sick and God took you away to Heaven so you can feel better now. Daddy says we will see you again someday, when we go to Heaven. He says you're looking down on me, right now even as I'm writing this letter! I still take your scarf to bed Mummy, because it has your special smell on it and it feels like you're lying beside me, whispering stories to me until I fall asleep. I can't wait until I see you and Mikey again, Mummy.