Memory Stones of Love

19/07/2026

On this beautiful sunny day, we spent some time in the breathtaking Archbishop's Palace Demesne in Armagh, soaking up the sunshine and enjoying the peace and beauty of its historic gardens. With origins dating back to the 18th century, the Palace Demesne has been a place of reflection, nature and quiet escape for generations, with its majestic trees, beautiful walks and tranquil riverside setting.

One place that particularly touched our hearts was the dedicated Covid-19 memorial bench. Nestled within these beautiful surroundings, it offers a peaceful space to sit, pause and remember the lives of those lost during the pandemic.

Places like this remind us that remembrance doesn't only happen on special anniversaries—it can be found in the quiet moments, surrounded by nature, where memories are shared, tears may fall, and love continues to live on.

Thank you to Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council for creating such a thoughtful and lasting tribute. May everyone who visits find a moment of comfort, reflection and hope. 💛

18/07/2026

There is no filling it. No replacing what was lost. You just learn to carry the emptiness alongside everything else, every single day, for the rest of your life. 💔

From: Tears in Heaven

15/07/2026

12/07/2026

When our parents leave this world, something inside us changes forever. No matter how old we are, we suddenly feel lost in a way that words can barely describe.

We no longer have the comfort of knowing there is someone waiting for our call, someone who worries about us, prays for us, and loves us unconditionally. The hugs that once made everything better, the gentle kisses, the reassuring words, and the feeling of being someone's precious child become cherished memories we can never relive.

The world feels colder and far less forgiving without them. Their presence was our shelter, their love our safe place, and their guidance our compass. When they are gone, we carry an emptiness that never truly leaves us.

Deep within every adult lives a child who still longs for their mother’s embrace and their father’s protection. We search for them in old photographs, familiar scents, treasured belongings, and quiet memories, wishing for just one more conversation, one more smile, one more moment.

But some doors never open again, and some voices can only be heard in our hearts.

The greatest sorrow is not that they left—it is learning how to live in a world where they are no longer here.

❤️ If these words touched your heart, please like and share this post so it may reach others who carry the same love, loss, and memories of their parents.

From: Awesome Quotes and Notes

05/07/2026

Its difficult to find one word to describe grief.

If you were trying to explain to some one who has yet to experience grief, what is the one word that you would use?

01/07/2026

When mom is no more 💔💔

When you lose your mother, you will lose the person who loved you the most, the one who knew you the best and the one who always forgave you. She was the one who erased your fears and found you when you felt lost.

When you lose your mom, no one will remind you to bundle up if it's cold, nor will she call you every two hours to check on you when you're feeling bad. When you make mistakes, others will get angry and you will have to apologize, because only she endured your bad character and loved you even on your worst days.

You'll miss her every Christmas, every birthday, and every time something good happens to you, you'll want to share it with her. But you will realize that her chair is empty and she will never be by your side again.

When you lose your mother, the world will be a little sadder, stranger, smaller.. and you too.

From: Thankful

29/06/2026

There’s a moment in when you realize the world hasn’t changed, but you have.

The colors are dimmer, the noise sharper, the quiet heavier.

You start to notice things others don’t.
Because once loss touches your life, it rewrites the way you see everything. 💛💔

28/06/2026

More than 1,000 attend Covid-19 memorial

More than 1,000 people gathered in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday evening for a candlelight vigil commemorating victims of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The programme featured many emotional moments, including a widow recalling the loss of her husband

Familiar melodies recalled not only the losses caused by Covid-19, but also the love, solidarity and hope that emerged during the pandemic.

The evening's most emotional moment came as candles were lit in remembrance, with 200 children orphaned by Covid-19 paying tribute to parents lost to the pandemic

https://dtinews.dantri.com.vn/vietnam-today/more-than-1000-attend-covid-19-memorial-in-hcm-city-20260620104959094.htm