Family,Loss

Sad news

Rog and Sam

Rog and Sam

It is with such great sadness that I’m writing this post today. I’ll keep it brief because I don’t really feel like I have the words to describe what a tremendous loss I am feeling.

Roger became much more poorly this week and on Thursday was readmitted to Wirral St John’s Hospice, where he had been cared for so brilliantly. On Friday evening, shortly before 8pm, he passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.

Thank you for all your kind messages and tributes to such a wonderful, kind, loving and clever man and a fantastic father. I couldn’t have wished for a better partner in crime, for however short a time we had together. I’m missing him so much already.

Love you Rog.

xxxxx Julia

Wedding day

Previous Story
Next Story

You Might Also Like

117 Comments

  • Reply
    Tim
    July 18, 2015 at 4:55 pm

    Oh Julia. I’m so sorry to hear your news. Thoughts with all of you today and in the days to come.
    Tim recently posted…Something for the weekend: Holidays and a life of crimeMy Profile

  • Reply
    Beth Twinderelmo
    July 18, 2015 at 5:01 pm

    Lots and lots and lots of love to you Sam & Flo xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
    Beth Twinderelmo recently posted…Blogging HiatusMy Profile

  • Reply
    everything mummy
    July 18, 2015 at 5:04 pm

    Sending you stregth and love I’m so sorry julia here for you if you need wnythi
    everything mummy recently posted…Valintines Gift GuideMy Profile

  • Reply
    Katie
    July 18, 2015 at 5:06 pm

    I will always carry you with Rog in my heart you as you are in that wedding photo. I actually walked to that spot outside the registry office this afternoon and had a moment just thinking about Rog and you, beaming next to the trees on your wedding day. We’ll miss him terribly and though looking for the positive spin is almost impossible today, I guess we can say we were so lucky to have had him lighting up our lives in different ways through all that he was and all that he did, even if he went far too soon from us all. He would love what you have just written. I love you x

  • Reply
    Sarah Gammon
    July 18, 2015 at 5:08 pm

    We love you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  • Reply
    Rachel @ tenminutesspare
    July 18, 2015 at 5:14 pm

    So sorry to hear such sad news. I can’t imagine the loss you are feeling just now but I’ll be wishing you all the strength in the world to cope. Lots of love xx
    Rachel @ tenminutesspare recently posted…For Everyone Involved in the Race for LifeMy Profile

  • Reply
    Stephanie
    July 18, 2015 at 5:15 pm

    So sorry to hear of your loss, sending hugs to you all xx
    Stephanie recently posted…India in colour: Memories of our honeymoonMy Profile

  • Reply
    Rebecca ashton
    July 18, 2015 at 5:19 pm

    I am so sorry to hear such sad sad news. My heart goes out to you, your children and all of your and your husbands family. We have never met, but I have followed your blog and recognised you in Carr farm garden centre a while ago. I send you love and thoughts at this terribly sad time. Rebecca xxx

  • Reply
    Stephanie
    July 18, 2015 at 5:20 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you and your family. Sending lots of hugs! xxx
    Stephanie recently posted…Emily’s 10 Month UpdateMy Profile

  • Reply
    Lisa (mummascribbles)
    July 18, 2015 at 5:23 pm

    Julia, I know I’ve already said this but I am just so sorry. I’ve been thinking of you all day and reading this just sent shivers down my spine. You have been so incredibly brave, incredibly strong and incredibly amazing throughout this whole horrendous time and Roger was truly truly lucky to have such a wonderful wife by his side. I am thinking of you all constantly and once again I am so sorry for your dreadful loss xxxxxxxxxxxxx

  • Reply
    ClearlyBex
    July 18, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    So so sorry for your loss. Love to you all x

  • Reply
    Notmyyearoff
    July 18, 2015 at 5:29 pm

    Oh no Julia, I’m so so so sorry to read this, I wish I could hug you right now. I wish I could say something more but I am thinking of you all lots at this very difficult time. Xxx
    Notmyyearoff recently posted…End of year crazy times (Loud n Proud)My Profile

  • Reply
    Katie / Pouting In Heels
    July 18, 2015 at 5:31 pm

    Julia, I am so so sorry to hear such sad news. Like everyone who reads your blog, I am thinking of you and your family and wishing you incredible strength today and for the foreseeable future. Lots of love X
    Katie / Pouting In Heels recently posted…SPONSORED POST: ‘PUT ON THE RITZ’ WITH YOUR SNACKSMy Profile

  • Reply
    Mummy Tries
    July 18, 2015 at 5:37 pm

    No words. Just love xxxxxx
    Mummy Tries recently posted…Thomas the Tank Engine: Sodor’s Legend of the Lost TreasureMy Profile

  • Reply
    Lindsay @ Newcastle Family Life
    July 18, 2015 at 5:37 pm

    I’m so sorry , sending you Sam and Florence lots of virtual love and hugs. Xx

  • Reply
    Vickie
    July 18, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts. Vx

  • Reply
    Kat | Beau Twins
    July 18, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    Darling, I’m utterly heartbroken for you. Life is cruel and unfair. I’m sending you so much strength and I know you will get through this for you and your beautiful children who Roger lives on through them. He may be gone in body but he’ll always be with you all in spirit. Please be kind to yourself huni, we are all here for you. Sending love, light and strength beautiful lady. Xxxx
    Kat | Beau Twins recently posted…Making The Most Of Fun Times With My GirlsMy Profile

  • Reply
    Leigh - Headspace Perspective
    July 18, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    I am so sorry Julia. Sending you, Sam and Flo so much love xxxxxx
    Leigh – Headspace Perspective recently posted…In Appreciation of All That Is GoodMy Profile

  • Reply
    Suzanne
    July 18, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    I’m so sorry to read this Julia. Thinking of you all. x x x
    Suzanne recently posted…A Summer Holiday Survival GuideMy Profile

  • Reply
    Alex
    July 18, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending you and your beautiful family lots of love xxx
    Alex recently posted…My Sunday Photo 12.07.15My Profile

  • Reply
    Karen
    July 18, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    Much love to you and your beautiful children xxx

  • Reply
    Adventures of a Novice Mum
    July 18, 2015 at 5:58 pm

    Words can not even begin to express the sadness. So so so sorry. Really praying that you and your lovely children will be especially comforted during this immense loss. So so sorry. Thinking of you loads.
    Adventures of a Novice Mum recently posted…My One Lovely Blog AwardMy Profile

  • Reply
    You Baby Me Mummy
    July 18, 2015 at 5:58 pm

    Julia I am utterly heartbroken for your loss. I wish you and your gorgeous children so much love xxx

  • Reply
    Verily Victoria Vocalises
    July 18, 2015 at 5:59 pm

    I am so very sorry to read this Julia. Sending you all my love and sympathies at this very sad time xx
    Verily Victoria Vocalises recently posted…5 DIY Storage Hacks for Women PLUS a Giveaway from DickiesStoreMy Profile

  • Reply
    Colette
    July 18, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    I’m so awfully sorry to read this news today. Sending much love & strength to you all x
    Colette recently posted…A lifestyle photo shoot with Sally LangstaffMy Profile

  • Reply
    MyLifeMyLove
    July 18, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    So so sorry. My heart goes out to you and your beautiful children. Xx

  • Reply
    Sarah Howe @runjumpscrap
    July 18, 2015 at 6:10 pm

    I’m so so sorry to hear this Julia. I’m sure there is nothing I can say that will take the pain away at the moment but thinking of you lots and sending love to your family. xxx
    Sarah Howe @runjumpscrap recently posted…My little Ray of SunshineMy Profile

  • Reply
    Jenna
    July 18, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    You are all in my thoughts Julia. Sending love to you and the kids. Wish I could do more. xxxx

  • Reply
    Cath
    July 18, 2015 at 6:16 pm

    I am so sry for your loss Julia Sam and Florence…My heart goes out to you hunni at such a sad time in life …Gone far to Soon.. Bless you and your kiddies love n Hugs Julia x

  • Reply
    Cath
    July 18, 2015 at 6:17 pm

    It probably won’t seem much consolation now, Jules, but thanks to your amazing writing Sam + Flo have this beautiful legacy of your love for their Dad, to keep forever. Most people don’t get that. It’s also a fitting tribute to the love of writing and journalism that brought you and Rog together. In our prayers and thoughts as usual.xxx

  • Reply
    Colin Moneypenny
    July 18, 2015 at 6:19 pm

    So sorry to hear this Julia. Roger was a lovely warm kind and funny man that I was so lucky to know and who I will always remember with a big smile. Life can be so cruel but at least he had the enormous love of you and your beautiful kids to comfort him through this awful time and that can’t be underestimated. Love to you all. Colin

  • Reply
    Katy
    July 18, 2015 at 6:19 pm

    You know I am thinking of you. Anything I can do, even from afar then just let me know. x
    Katy recently posted…Bratz Are BackMy Profile

  • Reply
    Kim Carberry
    July 18, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss! Sending love and hugs!

  • Reply
    Blogger Mummy Lauren
    July 18, 2015 at 6:58 pm

    Im so sorry for your loss, don’t really have any words of comfort to offer but I’m thinking of you x
    Blogger Mummy Lauren recently posted…I Am The Mum Who….My Profile

  • Reply
    Vikki Webb
    July 18, 2015 at 7:18 pm

    I am so so sorry to hear your sad news. I have been following your blog and your honesty as well the amazing characters of both you and Roger that came through have made me laugh and cry in equal measure. I can’t begin to imagine how you are feeling but I wanted to let you know that I, as well as all the others you have touched with your writing, are thinking of you and your family, Vikki x

  • Reply
    Kiran
    July 18, 2015 at 7:18 pm

    Oh Julia, I am so so sorry, I wish there were words. You are all in my heart. Much love xxx
    Kiran recently posted…What Makes a Home?My Profile

  • Reply
    Claire @ Clarina's Contemplations
    July 18, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    So very, very sorry Julia. My heart breaks for you and your gorgeous children. Praying for you tonight.xxx
    Claire @ Clarina’s Contemplations recently posted…Braids, Blogs and Birthday Parties: Little Loves Week 29My Profile

  • Reply
    Lisa@intotheglade
    July 18, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    Thinking of you all and sending heartfelt love to you. Heartbroken for you sweetheart xxx
    Lisa@intotheglade recently posted…Love / Hate Blogger Challenge!My Profile

  • Reply
    Anne
    July 18, 2015 at 7:40 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss, words are never enough but my thoughts and love are with you and your babies xxx

  • Reply
    Mim
    July 18, 2015 at 7:48 pm

    I’m so so sorry to hear this Julia – I’m thinking of you and sending strength and love. Mim x x x

  • Reply
    Amber
    July 18, 2015 at 7:48 pm

    Oh my darling, I am so sorry – for Roger, who was cheated of old age, for those beautiful children who will grow up without their father, and especially for you, because you have lost your soul mate. It’s deeply, bitterly unfair. Please know that you’re not alone, there are so many people living in your laptop, myself included, who would give anything to climb through your screen and hug you right now, who will do whatever they can to help if you can only tell us what you need.

    Love to you. xxx
    Amber recently posted…Living Arrows – 28/52My Profile

  • Reply
    Linda Ewing
    July 18, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    So sorry to hear, sending lots of love and hugs to you all x
    Linda Ewing recently posted…Back To School With GEORGE @ AsdaMy Profile

  • Reply
    Becca McGowan
    July 18, 2015 at 8:01 pm

    I’m really really sorry to hear your sad news. I hope you can find some peace in all the sadness xx

  • Reply
    Jen aka mum in the mad house
    July 18, 2015 at 8:04 pm

    I just want to say that my thoughts are with you.
    Jen aka mum in the mad house recently posted…Get the Best Value School UniformMy Profile

  • Reply
    Ellie
    July 18, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    Dear Jules
    Words cannot describe how we all feel today. Roger became a huge part of our lives as did you and Sam during his stay with us on 17. Then came The birth of Florence our first ward baby what a beautiful girl she is. Rogers banter which made us laugh so much with his consultant and how they to became friends. ( never had I experienced this before in my nursing career just proves what a lovely man he is funny, intelligent and brave) The special bond we had with such an incredible man will never be forgotten Xxx

  • Reply
    Steph Oakes
    July 18, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all xx
    Steph Oakes recently posted…Fruit Picking // Kenyon Hall Farm, CheshireMy Profile

  • Reply
    Hannah
    July 18, 2015 at 9:01 pm

    I know the words of strangers probably bring little comfort at a time like this, but from reading your blog, I think you and your family have borne such an inevitably heart-breaking situation with incredible grace, humour and honesty. The wonderful thing about small children is that, despite everything else going on around them, they’ll still barge in at the same time every morning before starting their usual routine. Of course there will be sadness, but I suspect there’ll also be a lot of wonderful memories to share and treasure for evermore. Thoughts with you all.

  • Reply
    Potty Mouthed Mummy
    July 18, 2015 at 8:09 pm

    I know there are no adequate words. But thinking of you, sending love to you all and feeling so very sorry for your tremendous loss xxxx
    Potty Mouthed Mummy recently posted…Five Films To Scare You WitlessMy Profile

  • Reply
    Carie
    July 18, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    oh Julia I am so so sorry to read this. You and your wonderful family are in our thoughts and prayers x
    Carie recently posted…29/52 {The 52 Project}My Profile

  • Reply
    Christine
    July 18, 2015 at 10:10 pm

    So so sorry to hear your sad news today. Sending you lots of love and strength xxx
    Christine recently posted…My little princess – my Captured MomentMy Profile

  • Reply
    Louise Cliff
    July 18, 2015 at 10:31 pm

    I am so desperately sorry for your huge loss,heaven has gained an angel…may you find peace with your children xxx

  • Reply
    HonestMum
    July 18, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    I am so, so sorry Julia, sending so much love to you all x

  • Reply
    Linda
    July 18, 2015 at 10:56 pm

    Hello, I have found my way here from a post on facebook, I want to send you all the love in the world, I want to tell you that I lost my husband and beyond that I wouldn’t presume to say anything else except my heart is breaking for you — when you feel it is doable, please look up the WAY foundation and if you can summon the energy please join — A compassionate group of people supporting each other, I SO wish I had found them earlier — a space to talk to people who are taking each day as it comes xxx
    Linda recently posted…Thank you for listeningMy Profile

  • Reply
    cat culmer
    July 18, 2015 at 11:01 pm

    So sorry for your loss.

    Cat x

  • Reply
    Jenny @ The Brick Castle
    July 18, 2015 at 11:20 pm

    I’m so very sorry for you and for your family. I hope that you have the friends around you that you need right now, please accept help and don’t worry about anything other than yourselves. Everything else can wait.
    All of our wishes to you for the strength you will need in the coming days, weeks and months xxx
    Jenny @ The Brick Castle recently posted…11 Months on….My Profile

  • Reply
    Claire
    July 18, 2015 at 11:35 pm

    So sorry to hear this news. thinking of you all xxx

  • Reply
    Polly @ Our Seaside Baby
    July 19, 2015 at 12:18 am

    So so sorry to hear this Julia. Sending love and hugs xxx
    Polly @ Our Seaside Baby recently posted…A SeparationMy Profile

  • Reply
    Wave to Mummy
    July 19, 2015 at 1:18 am

    So so sorry for your loss. Words, be that from strangers like myself or loved ones, won’t take the pain away, but I wish you love and strength in these difficult times. What a beautiful picture of you and Rog, looking in each others eyes, in love.

  • Reply
    Mackenzie Glanville
    July 19, 2015 at 3:26 am

    Oh honey, just devastated to find this email this morning, my heart aches for you and you sweethearts. There are no words, but please know you are in our hearts and thoughts and we pray for you all now and always. Much love beautiful lady xoxoxo
    Mackenzie Glanville recently posted…Holiday highsMy Profile

  • Reply
    Amanda
    July 19, 2015 at 6:14 am

    So sorry to hear your news, I can’t begin to imagine how you even managed to sit down and type out this post. You and your children are in my thoughts and prayers today.
    Amanda recently posted…My Sunday Photo – Day 29My Profile

  • Reply
    Katie @mummydaddyme
    July 19, 2015 at 7:12 am

    Oh Julia I am so incredibly sorry. Truly incredibly sorry. I will be thinking of you and your family non stop at this awful time, there are no more words than that. Sending you all my love. Xx
    Katie @mummydaddyme recently posted…My Sisters in July 2015…My Profile

  • Reply
    Natalie @ little Jam Pot Life
    July 19, 2015 at 7:20 am

    Julia, I’m lost for words. I’m so sorry to hear this news and I’m completely heartbroken for your little ones to have lost their Daddy, and for you losing your love of your life. Thinking of you guys so much and sending my love and hugs xxx
    Natalie @ little Jam Pot Life recently posted…Loving the little things 2015 – 29/52My Profile

  • Reply
    Ali
    July 19, 2015 at 8:01 am

    So sorryto hear this Julia, my thoughts are with you and your little ones, xx
    Ali recently posted…A Summer Garden at Pecorama in DevonMy Profile

  • Reply
    Ellie Mulligan
    July 19, 2015 at 8:02 am

    My heart goes our to you I am so sorry xxxx

  • Reply
    Heledd - Running in Lavender
    July 19, 2015 at 8:32 am

    Dear Julia, as you know my friend, I’ve followed your journey for the past ten months and know how brave, honest and simply amazing you’ve both been in the face of this awful situation. I’m so terribly sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you, Sam and Flo at this difficult time. Your words and pictures in this post say it all, your love and total devotion is clear. Sending all my love xxxx
    Heledd – Running in Lavender recently posted…Graduating Reception, Thank You and Goodbye. School’s Out For Summer!My Profile

  • Reply
    Katie
    July 19, 2015 at 8:34 am

    I don’t know what to say so I will just say we love you.
    Let us know if you need ANYTHING x
    Katie recently posted…Friday Phone Dump: Our Week in PicturesMy Profile

  • Reply
    Lucy at occupation:(m)other
    July 19, 2015 at 8:37 am

    Dear Julia, I’m so so sorry to read this sad news. What a devastating loss. My heart and thoughts are with you and your family this morning xxx
    Lucy at occupation:(m)other recently posted…Hello inner crafty Mum…is that you?My Profile

  • Reply
    Hayley Smith @hayleyfromhome
    July 19, 2015 at 8:49 am

    Thinking of you always Julia, sending love xxxx

  • Reply
    Sharon powell
    July 19, 2015 at 9:06 am

    So sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you and your family x
    Sharon powell recently posted…13 weeks bump update! My Profile

  • Reply
    Emma's Mamma
    July 19, 2015 at 9:27 am

    I so sorry to hear this. I can only imagine the pain and loss you must feel. What an absolutely beautiful picture. Thinking of you and your family and sending you lots of love x
    Emma’s Mamma recently posted…CousinsMy Profile

  • Reply
    Katie
    July 19, 2015 at 9:51 am

    Oh Julia I have no idea what I could possibly say to help, I am just so, so sorry. Thinking of you and your family and sending you all the love and strength in the world xxx

  • Reply
    Megan - truly madly kids
    July 19, 2015 at 10:14 am

    The tributes flooding in are just beauitful – they are making me laugh how he could always find holes in their work! What a wonderful man. Much love to you xxx
    Megan – truly madly kids recently posted…Image Of The Week #24 Action ShotsMy Profile

  • Reply
    Caro | The Twinkles Mama
    July 19, 2015 at 10:27 am

    Oh Jubarb darling, I’ve already said it once, but will say again how dreadfully sad I am to hear of your lovely boy’s passing.

    Your strength over the last 6 months has been extraordinary. You’re amazing and your two babies are so lucky to have such an incredible, strong and brave mama.

    I’m so, so sorry Rog has gone. I’ve no other words. Just that I’m thinking of you and sending all my love and strength at this dreadful time xxxxx

    Caro | http://www.thetwinklediaries.co.uk
    Caro | The Twinkles Mama recently posted…122 weeks | 2 years and 4 months old | Siblings {July}My Profile

  • Reply
    zoe dunn
    July 19, 2015 at 10:28 am

    I’m relatively new to blogging and wasn’t aware that you were going through such a terrible time. It saddens me to hear your news. I don’t really feel like I should be commenting at all but you wrote with such courage in this post. Something many people wouldn’t have been able to manage. It may be that you have given someone in similar circumstances some comfort to know they are not alone in their own battle, as I would imagine it’s incredibly isolating. Is there comfort in that? I would imagine right now there isn’t much comfort in anything. But please know this. Your words have touched many and the many are thinking of you and sending you their kindness, comfort and peace for you and your family. Don’t feel alone because we’re here.

    Best Wishes
    zoe dunn recently posted…Greenhouse Goddess #2My Profile

  • Reply
    Debs @ Super Busy Mum
    July 19, 2015 at 11:51 am

    I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family at this very sad time xx

  • Reply
    Nortonmum
    July 19, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    Julia, so sad to hear this, thinking of you all.

    Lorraine xx
    Nortonmum recently posted…I’ve got my skincare glow backMy Profile

  • Reply
    Sue
    July 19, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    So sorry to hear this. Wishing you all the strength in the world to keep going xxxxx
    Sue recently posted…Printing Photos- a CollaborationMy Profile

  • Reply
    Silly Mummy
    July 19, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    So sorry for your loss. I know there are no right words for this, but love and thoughts to you and your children. x

  • Reply
    sarah christie
    July 19, 2015 at 12:50 pm

    I am devastated for you all, sending you all my love x
    sarah christie recently posted…My Sunday Photo, Disney 2008My Profile

  • Reply
    Random Musings
    July 19, 2015 at 1:26 pm

    So sorry to hear your sad news. Thinking of you and your children at this time. Sending you all lots of love
    Debbie
    Random Musings recently posted…Benidorm: Something For EveryoneMy Profile

  • Reply
    Ally Messed Up Mum
    July 19, 2015 at 1:46 pm

    A post that, despite knowing it was going to be written one day, is still very hard to read. You’re in my thoughts, I hope that one day you can smile at the thought of the happy memories. For now hold your friends and family tight and share each others strength. Sending love xxx
    Ally Messed Up Mum recently posted…My first flare up of anxiety for monthsMy Profile

  • Reply
    Not A Frumpy Mum
    July 19, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss. There are no words, but thinking of you and your family xxx
    Not A Frumpy Mum recently posted…Making Time To TalkMy Profile

  • Reply
    Amanda
    July 19, 2015 at 5:29 pm

    I’m so so sorry for your loss. I hope you can take some comfort in the happy times that you have had.
    Sending love and strength.
    Amanda. xxx
    Amanda recently posted…Gluten Free Pancakes with Caramel Sauce & Banana AND a GIVEAWAY!My Profile

  • Reply
    thisdayilove
    July 19, 2015 at 7:41 pm

    I am so sorry to read of your news. My thoughts are with you at this sad time
    thisdayilove recently posted…Basil brush is backMy Profile

  • Reply
    Rachel
    July 19, 2015 at 7:52 pm

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you and your family xx

  • Reply
    Rachel Palmer
    July 19, 2015 at 7:03 pm

    Julia I’m weeping just trying to imagine how you must feel – I know I can’t and hope I never have to. I’m so glad that you found your partner in crime, even if you only had a short time together.
    I pray that life is kind to you over the coming weeks, months and years. My heart goes out to you and yours. xxx

  • Reply
    Lizzie Woodman
    July 19, 2015 at 8:07 pm

    So sorry to read of your loss, Julia.

  • Reply
    claire barnard
    July 19, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    Julia such awful sad news , such a testament to both you and Rog that there are so many people here & on Facebook sharing memories and offering friendship x this will hopefully make this hard time a tiny bit easier for you XXX you’re all in our prayers and we’re sending lots of love

  • Reply
    Sam
    July 19, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    I’m so, so sorry for your loss. Sending lots of love and strength to you right now.
    Take care of yourself and your lovely family xx
    Sam recently posted…The Gruffalo And A Day Out In LondonMy Profile

  • Reply
    International Elf Service
    July 19, 2015 at 9:04 pm

    Oh Julia, I am so very sorry and shocked to hear your news. I so wish there was something I could do to make it all ok for you. I also wish I could say something that doesn’t sound so trite but please know that I’m willing you all to feel as if you can cope as quickly as possible.

    Much love
    Emily x
    International Elf Service recently posted…Indoor & Outdoor Party Games!My Profile

  • Reply
    Jen @ 4,128 miles
    July 20, 2015 at 12:05 am

    Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

    With love x
    Jen @ 4,128 miles recently posted…GRIEF IS…My Profile

  • Reply
    mummyofboygirltwins
    July 20, 2015 at 8:22 am

    Such sad, sad news – I am so sorry for you and your family. Such a sad loss. Please remember that if you need anything then please just ask. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. Jess xx
    mummyofboygirltwins recently posted…Snapshots for the home: PreciousMy Profile

  • Reply
    Mama OWL Blog | Jooleroo
    July 20, 2015 at 1:55 pm

    I am so, so sorry. My love, thoughts and deepest sympathy to you and your family x
    Mama OWL Blog | Jooleroo recently posted…Meal Plan Monday 200714My Profile

  • Reply
    Alice
    July 20, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    So sorry to hear the terrible news. We don’t know each other, but I have been reading along with you, admiring your strength.
    Sending you my thoughts x

  • Reply
    Sammy at Seize each day
    July 20, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    I am so sorry to hear your sad news and my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. Sammy xxx
    Sammy at Seize each day recently posted…My Captured Moment #10My Profile

  • Reply
    Becky, Cuddle Fairy
    July 21, 2015 at 8:21 am

    I’m so incredibly sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. xx

  • Reply
    sarah
    July 21, 2015 at 8:37 am

    I am incredibly sorry, sending my deepest sympathy and love. You and your family are in my thoughts. xxx

  • Reply
    Jemma Taylor-Smith
    July 21, 2015 at 9:33 am

    I am so so sorry for you and your beautiful children. Take care of yourself. Thinking of you xx
    Jemma Taylor-Smith recently posted…Project Dressing Room – Phase ThreeMy Profile

  • Reply
    Beth
    July 21, 2015 at 9:57 am

    I am so sorry for your loss! Thinking of you all at this sad time xxx
    Beth recently posted…Our Long Weekend AwayMy Profile

  • Reply
    Natasha
    July 21, 2015 at 10:09 am

    I am so sorry for your loss. Sending lots of strength and love to you and your family x

  • Reply
    Tinuke
    July 21, 2015 at 1:55 pm

    Julia, I’m so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during what must be the most heart wrenching, awful, confusing time.
    x Tin

  • Reply
    Cheryl Lage
    July 21, 2015 at 9:34 pm

    Oh Julia…so incredibly sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace amidst the sadness, strength when you need it, and moments to mourn as you need. Know that you and your beautiful children are being lifted in prayer. My your wonderful Rog rest in painfree peace.

  • Reply
    Fatima @ Baby Toddler Me
    July 21, 2015 at 9:56 pm

    Julia, I’m so sorry for your loss. I pray for peace and comfort for your family during this sad time. xxx
    Fatima @ Baby Toddler Me recently posted…From a 6 pack to a mummy tummyMy Profile

  • Reply
    Hannah
    July 21, 2015 at 10:18 pm

    Hello Julia, I heard your very sad news via your many blogging friends. Nothing I can say will ever make a difference, but i am so sorry and am sending you all lots of love and strength at this difficult time. Much love, Hannah xxx

  • Reply
    Carol Ramsay
    July 22, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    I am so so sorry for your loss, I wasn’t aware of your blog until I saw an article in the echo.
    We lived 3 doors down from Roger on Vale Road, Woolton when we were kids. My brother Robbie (Giles) was his best friend and partner in crime until we moved when Rob was 16, they stayed in touch a good while after but then Rob moved abroad and they lost touch.
    We grew up with Roger, he was a wonderful guy, we had such laughs with him. He was a fellow ginger kid with me and my little brother, we’d often pretend he was our older brother not Rob.
    My Mum has this fab memory of him when he was aged about 4 with his mop of mad hair and my Nan patted him on the head and said aren’t you a lovely little girl, to which Roger stomped his foot hard and shouted “I am NOT a GIRL” , she reminded him of that when he was a teenager to much hilarity.
    We are all so upset hearing this news and pass on our condolences to you and your lovely family.
    Rest in Peace Roger.
    x

  • Reply
    Globalmouse
    July 24, 2015 at 12:04 am

    I’m so sorry to read this. I’ve only recently come to your blog and this has made me so sad to read. Thinking of you and sending love your way. Nichola xx
    Globalmouse recently posted…Secret Cinema presents The Empire Strikes Back – reviewMy Profile

  • Reply
    Something for the weekend: The serious side of blogging | Slouching towards Thatcham
    July 25, 2015 at 6:46 am

    […] of you will already know that Julia’s husband Roger passed away last Friday night as a result of his […]

  • Reply
    Steph @MisplacedBrit
    July 27, 2015 at 8:46 pm

    I’m so sorry Julia,
    so very very sorry x

  • Reply
    LauraCYMFT
    July 31, 2015 at 1:16 pm

    So sorry to read this.

  • Reply
    Me and Mine - photo portrait for July
    August 2, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    […] Although it makes me so sad to know that these are the last photos of all of us together, I am also glad that we do have them and that we managed to make some really happy memories just days before Roger died. […]

  • Reply
    John Adams
    August 12, 2015 at 7:48 am

    It’s taken me a while to get around to visiting your site so apologies. Very sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you and your family are coping well and have the support you need. With best wishes.
    John Adams recently posted…When your childhood home gets pulled downMy Profile

  • Reply
    Three strong mothers who inspire me | Not Just Pink n Blue
    August 28, 2015 at 7:21 am

    […] a mother of two from the UK blogging at Rainbeaubelle, has just lost her husband to cancer after two years of struggles, hospital stays, hopes, ups and downs. She is now reconstructing her […]

  • Reply
    Yes Mum - a High-Five for Mamas - Rainbeaubelle
    August 28, 2015 at 12:18 pm

    […] Roger died, I worried about how I would look after our children (who are six and two) when they were upset and […]

  • Reply
    Talking about daddy, parties and the past - Rainbeaubelle
    October 30, 2015 at 11:21 pm

    […] the times when he wants to know more about what physically happened to Roger. In the weeks after he passed away in July, he asked questions like […]

  • Reply
    A Memory Tree - Rainbeaubelle
    October 30, 2015 at 11:32 pm

    […] came home on Friday night after Roger passed away, and went to bed knowing I’d have break it to Sam the next day. Florence, at two, is too […]

  • Reply
    Guess who’s Back… | Mumaleary's Blog
    January 5, 2016 at 10:51 am

    […] people closer to home like my lovely friends Julia and Liz were talking about really seriously sad and difficult times and it felt to self indulgent and ungrateful to be whinging about the kids or Mr L. Other bloggers […]

  • Leave a Reply

    CommentLuv badge

    Read previous post:
    Beauty favourites
    Summer beauty favourites

    Sometimes the products you use on your skin just don't seem to work as well as they usually do and...

    Close