After the service and the formalities of the day were behind us, we walked across to Rushmere Heath and flew some kites - there was something about the soft hazy sunlight and the quiet dipping and whirling of the kites that was incredibly therapeutic and three generations of 'S' seemed to find a gentler space after the emotional intensity of the day.
There was a decided 'nip' in the air when we were done but we returned with faces flushed with fresh air and after fish and chips for dinner (my fourth takeaway dinner in a row!) and some family stories, I fell into bed tired but complete, having at last said my goodbyes...
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