My sweetest , miserable Edge 😂I've had barely two hours sleep, my mind full of thoughts of your final journey on this earth.
First, I want to thank you for dedicating all those years to my mother. Everyone knew who the boss was, and it was certainly her! It couldn’t have been easy to take on all us kids—we were an absolute handful. Brazent, cheeky, defiant—that was us. And that's not even mentioning the grandkids you took on, too. What were you thinking? I'd have run a mile if it had been me; Roxy your dog alone keeps me running ragged, never mind a house full of us lunatics. But you did it, and you did it out of pure love and dedication for my precious mother.
The pain I’ve carried since Mam died has been immense. It remains as raw today as the moment she closed her eyes. But you were there for me, and I kept the promise I made to her: I would watch out for you. I poured my heart and soul into that promise, and you were so grateful. The bond we shared was unbreakable. You adored me, and I cherished you. We were each other's rocks.
You always said that if your legs gave out, that would be the end of you. They did, and within a week, you were gone—true to your word. Yet, it was still a shock to me. I don't know if I'll ever get over it. You are simply not here, and I cannot even begin to think about where I'm going to start without you. You would always grin when I asked, "What will I do without you?" But it's true. You gave me strength I didn't always have, gave me some light in the dark, and you always had my back, whether I was right or wrong. We laughed like nobody was watching.
You are with Mam now, and I hope I make you proud today on your final journey. I know you'd be laughing, saying, "P- off, Donna," as my antics made you crease up.
My Number One Fan, I am going to miss you more than words can say.
I hope you Look down on me and guide me, just as you always did. R.I.P
Love
Your Donna 😔😍😍
Donna M Martin
13/10/2025
