13th May 2017
On the weekend of what would have been Hannah's 26th birthday we remembered a poem written for her just after she died. We continue to remember her every day but particularly on her birthday in May:
The Brave One
What to say about Hannah Kate?
So brave, so stoical – her family’s best mate
Life dealt this brave girlie an impossible hand
The odds slowly slipping like trickling sand
But let us remember the things that she did
In her rollercoaster life growing to adult from kid
So much achieved despite life being unfair
Her swimming, her art ..and rising to challenges as if taking a dare
She has left us bereft and wondering why
But she knew that the time had come for good bye
She wished us all well, she blessed all she knew
She was clear that all loved ones were not to be blue
So hold up your heads and be ready to cheer
As that brave one’s moved on with nothing to fear
She will stay in our memories and all that’s around
Cherished thoughts and real pictures will always abound
Go well, our dear brave one
Fly high and have fun!