Dylan Thomas

Saying goodbye to my Gran, a women who has been a constant, dominant strength for us all was so incredibly hard. Everything was as we expected and a celebration more than fitting of my wonderful Gran but it was also by far the saddest day of my adult life.

In between the tears, the hugs and squeezing of hands was my first introduction to this wee face, Dylan, born on Thursday and a picture of perfection! My heart melted (who's wouldn't!) and at the same time I couldn't help but think, there's the circle of life right there and what a wonderfully bitter sweet thing that is....