Tragically in September 2021 we lost our much loved son and friend Jared Kemp to suicide. Nothing can prepare you for a loss like this but I am learning that there is help to keep going. We are taking part in challenges as part of “TEAM Jared-we will never forget you” to raise awareness and funding for charities that support mental health and help prevent suicide.

Someone told me that grief is like carrying a heavy load- it never goes away. But you can grow stronger and find new ways of carrying it. This years challenge is sharing this load by turning stones into smiles- by turning pebbles into puffins. Jared had a great quirky sense of humour. I think he would approve x 💛

🐧This year I’ve painted 20 pebbles (found in the park) for Jared’s birthday. One for every year we shared. This time I’ve also included a flag representing each country he visited. I have been hiding them on my walks with Jed.

If you have found one you may be here! Welcome! Please feel free to keep, choose to donate to BAGS for strife- I’d love to hear where you found your puffin- or re-position it anywhere you like to make someone else smile! Jared loved these birds so now I do too 🐧