Wairau Lagoon

Granddad lasted through the night, but we don't have any false hopes, and he is still deteriorating, albeit at a slower rate than the doctors thought. My Mum and Aunt are still with him, day and night, and I feel so much for them as they watch their father slip away from them.

I'm in constant contact with my cousins, who are like sisters to me and also worshiped the ground Granddad walked on. We're all in so much shock still as we wait for the phone to ring with news.

To try and clear my mind and find some peace, I went for a walk along the Wairau Lagoons on what is a lovely sunny day. focusing on what lovely memories we all have as a family.