Biff's Battle- Grace Kelly Ladybird Trust

Grief. Such a taboo subject... When Elizabeth died I wondered what could possibly help.   I am a reader, so I looked to books and began my search.   There are a few self-help books on the market, but I was surprised to find very little choice.   There were even less written in the UK with many written in America.   I had to get on with things for the other children, but I just wanted to read something which mirrored some of my feelings.   I had always remained so positive up until Elizabeth died, I needed something else to help me see some positives somewhere! Rewinding back to when Elizabeth started to get grizzly and sleepier than normal.   I knew something was wrong, but I always hoped for a miracle, I have found stories where the tumour suddenly stabilises or suddenly shrinks.   I also hoped for some treatment just to give us that bit more normal time as a family and get her on that trip to Disneyland.   Unfortunately, that was not...

At the beginning of my book Biff's Battle I remember saying that I loved writing but had never thought I would write a book! So pleased that I managed to get it published and so pleased to have raised money for Little Bridge Hospice and Grace Kelly Ladybird Trust.  I am so pleased that people know more about Elizabeth's journey.  The idea of a blog came from the CLIC team. So many people have asked me how did I cope? I always say it was hard and I missed the children so much, but on the other hand I got to have one on one time with Elizabeth.  We cuddled, we played, watched television and chatted to the nurses.  We also had plenty of visits and presents too! Ever since Elizabeth was diagnosed in June 2017, I never took a moment for granted with any of the children.  When a consultant tells you that your child will die within the next 2 years, a child who has been nothing short of perfect since she was born, it makes you realise that you have to grab ever...