Since I lost Jack, I have always hated the summer holidays. One part of the summer holidays that I have always really struggled with is seeing the new school uniforms in the shops. I cant help but think...I should be out buying Jack his.

Many times I have stood crying in the middle of the shops as I watch mums try the uniform on their children.

Many times I have had to walk out of the shops because I cant cope with hearing parents and their children arguing over the uniforms.

I know it can be stressful but tomorrow is never guaranteed and sometimes I have this urge to shout that out loud in the shops. Some families will never get the chance to see their child go to school.

I was very fortunate that I could afford to buy his school uniforms, that he could pick the latest school bag, shoes or pencil case and money wasnt an issue but I well aware, thats not the case for everyone. Just like Xmas time, this time of year can put so much financial stress on families.

Lately, I heard about several families who were struggling to buy their childrens school uniforms, pencil cases etc.

If Jack was here, Id be buying those items for him so instead I am going to donate them in his memory and in the memory of all our sons and daughters who wont be choosing their school uniform this year

People are always looking for ways to help others or things to do in their loved ones memory, this is a small thing that we can do that will make a small difference to others xx