Ages:

Liam: 58

April: 58

April,

Your mum was one of the most incredible woman I've ever had the pleasure to meet. She's always been another mother to me, I could talk to her about anything. I know that if I had ever truly hurt you, she'd come beat me up. I know that The Year Of My Mistake (Official title of me being the biggest a-hole ever..) I slept with one eye open, because I was afraid she'd injure me for what I did to you. 

She's been the best grandmother, the kids have always adored her. When she saw Ian for the first time, her first grandchild, I knew we were in for it. And I was right. She's spoiled our children beyond belief, but hey! They got all the loving from her that we didn't give them. (That was a joke, by the way. Our poor, poor spoiled brats.. The real world is going to hit them hard.)

I remember asking your mum for your hand in marriage. She gave me the longest speech ever, with Brendan right beside her. I'm not going to lie, I was shaking. She told me how much you meant to her. You were her one pride and joy. Everything she's done, she had you in mind. She also told me she had her 'people' and that with just one single word from her, I'd be 'taken care of.' So thanks, for never outing me.

I know you're going to miss her.. And I will too. Like I said, she means the world to me. But please, keep your head up. You know she wouldn't want you to sit around and mourn. Well, she would. For at least two days. Then she'd want you to go out, and tell everyone stories about how your amazing mum did all this crazy stuff.

Just remember, your mum loved you and she'll be watching from above. Just to make sure I don't do anything stupid.

Stay strong, baby girl. I'll always be the shoulder you can cry on.

-Liam, xx

PS, I love you.. As does she.