dear Kathy,
I agree with Clare about the book idea. When I was six years old my favourite uncle passed away. My Mum tried to explain it to me but found herself as a loss for words due to it being her big brother and they were so close. I was in grade one at a catholic school at the time and when my Mum told my teacher, I was taken to the library to find a lot of books on the subject which I read with the teacher! I know it helped me as even today, 16years on I am still in touch with that teacher.

It is so heartbreaking to see a child in pain, as everyone else has said to. Perhaps though for his birthday, someone could write him a card or a letter from his Dad explaining that he is in heaven and is very sorry that he can't be there. SOme people think this is often a bad idea, but maybe it will help your grandson come to terms with it. Just a thought anyway.

I am sorry for the pain you and your family continue to feel.
Tammy