This morning we dropped my husband off to catch the train to the airport. He is off to Adelaide to say goodbye to his brother. Hubby’s brother is dying. He’s 46 years old, with a 16 year old daughter. 20 years ago he had a kidney transplant from his mother, and when he went into hospital 2 weeks ago as his kidney is failing, the doctors found his body riddled with cancer in all his bones and joints. He only has days to live.

So today is a day of sadness, as have been the last 2 weeks. I have tried to explain to my daughters aged 7 and 3 where Daddy is, and why. My seven year old understands, but my three year old said “But Daddy won’t be sad because he’ll wake up again soon”. How much info should you provide when a relative is going to, or has, passed away? I want my kids to understand, but not fear, death.

Thanks so much to Sarah at ‘Adventures of a Stinkier Sort’ and ‘Seestinktri’ for her lovely email this morning. Sarah is training to compete in an Olympic Marathon, in the process raising funds for Leukemia research. Pop over to Seestinktri and donate to help her reach her goal.

I hope you are all facing a happier day.