Despite not feeling well, Niamh's face lit up when Nanny, Mike and Auntie Caitlin arrived on Saturday and when Uncle Fred, Auntie Aislinn and her three French cousins Camille, Marie and Amelie arrived on Sunday morning. Thank you so much to all of you for coming over at such short notice.
We had planned the party in Granny and Poppa's garden. Thanks to them, Alex and many others (you know who you are) it looked fantastic. By the time I arrived with Niamh the garden looked amazing. Our tent was up for Niamh to rest in. She spent the first part of the afternoon in the tent alternating opening presents, seeing her friends and resting. We were not sure if she was going to feel well enough to come out of the tent but around 5pm (after having had nurofen, codeine and paracetemol), she suddenly decided to put her princess dress on and come out. It was wonderful. She played a few games with her little friends and cousins, amongst which 'What's the time, Mr Wolf', her favorite game. She enjoyed listening to everyone sing 'happy birthday' to her. Seeing her surrounded by all the children felt great.
Thank you to everyone who came and made the day so special for Niamh and all of us.
We were expecting her to be very tired today, but she did not sleep all day. Thanks to advice from Mike and the Macmillan nurse, we seem to have controlled her headaches a bit better today with more regular painkillers (ie. avoiding peaks of pain). She enjoyed watching the videos of her party and going for a walk.
It was hard saying good bye to all the French family today. In moments like these, I really wish we lived close to everyone we love, that includes all of you in France and Ireland (:)).
How about Emilie? She seems to be coping ok so far. She loved the party yesterday, she loved spending time with her cousins and having that feeling of togetherness with them. It was nice to see her happy knowing how tough things are going to be for her over the next few weeks.
Je suis contente que Niamh est pu profiter de son anniversaire, ça avait l'air formidable. J'ai beaucoup pensé à vous ce week-end. Je vous embrasse. Patricia
ReplyDeletePatricia, on aurait tellement aime que tu sois la. La bureaucratie me degoute vraiment. On a beaucoup pense a toi aussi. Les filles etaient super. Si seulement vous habitiez a cote de nous ou plutot si seulement on habitait pres de vous pres de la mer.
ReplyDeleteDear Helene, Alex, Emilie and Niamh,
ReplyDeleteWe are so glad that you had a wonderful party on Sunday and that Niamh was well enough to enjoy spending time with all her family and friends. From the photos, it looks like you had a fantastic time and Niamh looks like a real princess in her beautiful dress.
We are thinking of you all constantly and send you our love and prayers.
All our love Kate, Jon and Florence x
quelle belle journee vous avez eu de voir tous ses enfants autour de Niamh c'est vraiment super et vous aussi ainsi qu'Emilie vous etes formidables mes pensees vous accompagnent
ReplyDeleteANNE MARIE
You are so amazing - I just can't believe your strength.
ReplyDeleteWe still hope and pray for a miracle for Niamh.
Lucy, James and Daisy x x x
Beautiful photographs, Two very pretty princesses. You are always in my thoughts, Big kisses and cuddles to the girls. Janet xx
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