Glenda Joan Gray

My little girl and the growing family

Hi Mom,
Well by now you have seen my little girl and how gorgeous she is - i love being a Father and it brings me lots of joy watching my children grow and watching their little characters develop. Anaia is already becoming the treasure of all of our lives which will become something to have to watch in the future as she wraps us all around her little finger. My family is growing into such a cool family and such a place of joy for me that i can really realise what it means to have this loving family. I know you can see us but i do wish that you could have seen this great life i have with them all and how much they all mean to me.
I love and miss you Mom but knowing you are watching over my family is great comfort.

Peter (Son) June 22, 2009

Hey

Hey Gran,
Well I know you probably know all of what im about to tell you but I want to tell you anyway.
Im 19 now. . .can you believe it?! I cant and im me!
Im at university at Coventry doing a foundation degree in science, and I love every minute of it! I've made some really great friends and have grown up alot, although thats mostly because of other things that have happened in the past but living away from home has given me a whole new perspective as to what life is about. I have come to understand that you need to work hard to get what you want but dont ever forget to be happy, because what good is having what you want if you cant enjoy it?!
Every time I go to a lecture i walk under what is known in Coventry as "the elephant building" and I always think of how much you loved elephants and how i knocked one of your ornaments off the shelf and it reminds me of when Clayton spilt Oros on your cream carpet and made more mess trying to clean it. . . .the memories all seem to follow on like an endless trail..Most of which makes me smile and happy but i am always reminded of how much I miss all those that I love, not only those who have passed away but those in Malvern, RSA, London,Upton,New Zealand...Where ever in the world they may be..if only everyone could all be together, I know it probably sounds niave but I cant think of anything better than everyone being happy and together-the way it should be.
I miss you Gran and I miss Aunty Karen- so much more than words could ever begin to explain.
Love you lots and lots like Jelly tots (as you would always say)
xxxxxxxxxx

Hayley Gray (Granddaughter) October 30, 2008

Hi Mom, Although you are no longer with us in body you will always be with us in soul and it is amazing how much more i think of you now and how many of the funny things i remember. I often laugh at the things you did and for no reason at all i remember them - it is great to think that you have left such an incredible reminder of yourself in my life. I hope you can see how great my little boys are and soon you can see how great our newest baby is.
Love and miss you....

Peter (Son) September 7, 2008

A birthday wish

Hi Mom,
The day was great but not the same as when you were here - there are memories that will never fade and yours is one of those. I miss the chats but love the thoughts of you and i hope you know it. Thanks for creating the memories Mom - I love you lots.

Peter (Son) April 21, 2008

Missing you heaps Mom

Well Mom another year has passed and Tina and i can only hope that tis year holds a lot better things than last year did. It was difficult to lose two babies in one year but i know you will be holding them and taking care of them. It is also sad now that we know that the last one was a little girl but no doubt it will all happen again for us and we can only hope that God has a better plan for us. At least we have kept you in good company. I still think of you all the time and often it seems like you are right there listening to me (i'm sure you are) when i talk to you. Love you lots Mom.

Peter (Son) January 23, 2008

Open your loving arms Mom

Mom - i know we kept you busy down on earth and now we are keeping you busy in heaven. Karen has joined you and our little baby up in heaven and i know you will welcome her with open arms. God has helped her to move on from the pain and suffering she had on earth and i know she will be at peace now but it is her family down here that are going to miss her company and love. Help her to settle in Mom and take good care of her. Let her know that her family may be in pain now but that they are ever grateful for the time that they had with her and they will miss her terribly. Care for her , comfort her and love her like i know you can Mom.
I miss you lots and lots xxxxx

Peter (Son) June 26, 2007

Hi Granny Glenda

Dear Granny Glenda, I enjoyed my time with you and wish you could have stayed with us a bit longer. It was sad to hear the news in the morning. We are living in England now and we are happy here. I wish you could have come here to see us. I am 10 turning 11 next week wednesday. lots of love Jarryd

Jarryd (Grandson) June 7, 2007

Do not stand at my grave and weep;

I am not there.

I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

I am the gentle autumn's rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush,

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry;

I am not there.

I did not die.

Hayley Gray (Granddaughter) April 19, 2007

Happy birthday

Hi Mom - another of the days you enjoyed, thinking of you today knowing you will be having a smile and a smoke no doubt.

Peter (Son) April 17, 2007

Hi Mom - hopefully by now our baby is up in heaven with you and that you are keeping an eye on him/her for us. I have to say that this is a really sad time for us and just as sad as when i could no longer pick up the phone and call you. There is an incredibly empty feeling in both Tina and i at the moment that will no doubt ease with time. I miss you lotsXXXXX

Peter (Son) April 13, 2007