The 14th of August 2019 marks my Nans 12 year anniversary passing. My Nan was a very special person to me as we were very close emotionally and physically (as she literally lived down the road). Eileen O' Connor (Mayden's name) was known by many names. To many she was Miss. Curran to her neighbors she was Ma-Curran but to me, she was my one and only Noggin.
About Nan
Nan lived in a small little housing estate where she raised her four kids on her own. My Mum and uncles must have been head-wreaking but no match for Ma-Curran I'd say. She had two great friends in the estate called Peggy and Bridy. They would often call and visit her to have a cup of tea and see how she was doing.
Memories
I have so many memories with Nan like messing with and giving her a nuggie along with something I called a "squashid", This was just a really really tight hug. I remember every summer I would stay at my Nan's while my family went to Mosney for the Community Games. I looked forward to these stays every summer as I just loved my Nan.
Nan knew that Thomas The Tank Engine was basically my life so she let me build tracks all over her sitting room. I used to love looking through my Thomas magazines and one day I showed her something I thought looked cool. She would always have my Birthday present ready for my summer stay and this Birthday it was the train that she remembered I liked.
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| The train Nan got for me. |
Nan was a funny character but one Christmas she really topped it. My brother got a Go-Kart for Christmas and he brought it up to Nan's. Whatever was said, Nan ended up trying to drive the thing and ended up hitting the side of our car. This one hilarious memory we all still have especially due to the fact that it was caught on video.
Sickness/Death
I never knew of Nan's sickness at the time, as I was only 6 so my parents didn't tell me because I wouldn't have understood and would only have worried. She was sick for a long time and after struggling with a long battle against cancer, Nan passed on August 14th, 2007. This was devastating for anyone who knew her, especially the family as you couldn't help but feel for the woman who created so many smiles
Today
Of course, I would prefer if Nan was here today, I wish I got to spend more time with her and I wish I could talk to her about my problems today. However, I am happy I can say I got to know her, and I can look back on all the memories I have with her with every laugh and tear. We can always ask the "what if" question, but I rather look back and remember who Nan was. She was my Noggin and my Noggin she will stay xxx
beautiful x
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