Where do I start...where do I begin?
Tuesday 19th July, a beautiful summers day. A day that many of us will have started just like any other day, but one that ended with many broken hearts, grief and tears for a great deal of us, but especially for Ryan and Luke.
Its a day that as a mum, I so wish I could erase for the boys and as a mum, I just want to hug them tight and make it all 'normal' again for them...but I cant, no one can.
Hatt Close, Moulton and Spalding became the centre of attention due to the tragic deaths of Claire and Charlotte Hart. Two ladies, both as beautiful as each other, mother and daughter - mum and sister to Luke and Ryan.
Our two families have been close friends for many many years. We have shared days at the beach, seen in many New Years together. Celebrated birthdays, enjoyed summer b.b.q's and bonfire nights. All the normal things that friends do. My children have grown up with Luke, Ryan and Charlotte. Claire and I have shared many tears of joy and tears of sorrow. We have shared life..
Now, well now all we can do is try and help the boys over these next few months peice together a new normal, but before that stage comes they have the undaunting task of the funerals of their mum and sister.
I have spoken to the boys about this page, and, typical of them, their first response was "We would like to make a donation for mum and Charlotte's favourite charity - Woodgreen Animal Centre''. So them, their mum would be so proud of them.....but missing the point of their community having the opportunity to help them.
So, please, if you would like to help, I know part will go towards our beautiful Claire and Charlottes funerals, and part will go, as per Luke and Ryans wish to Woodgreen Animal Shelter.
Thankyou for your time
Kate x