I recently lost my nanna to a short 6 week battle against acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. It was absolutely heart and soul destroying, she was my world and basically my second mum.
Since losing her, I've really struggled with my emotions. I've felt angry, sad, alone and guilty for even feeling the tiniest bit happy.
I've now finally starting feeling myself again, and every milestone is getting slightly easier. We've managed the first Christmas, the first mothers day and we celebrated what would have been her 70th birthday yesterday.
Whilst looking around on the internet for help to grieve, I found a memory bear. I mentioned it to my mum, who then made me the most amazing and sentimental bear I've owned. It's made out of my nanna's top and trousers from the last photo I ever had with her, summer of last year.
I have it on a shelf in my lounge next to her photo, and I feel like I have a little bit of her with me all the time.
It's been a god send! My mum has now made a bear and cushions for our closest family members, along with some for my friend who's grandad recently passed from his clothes. It's bringing her immense joy to make these creations and it's bringing the customers happiness to be able to have an item of their loved ones clothing without hoarding a wardrobe!
If any of you are interested, then please do message me and I will see what my mum and I can do!
We hope that this may make the loss of your loved one the smallest bit easier. xx