18 Comments
User's avatar
Val Kelly's avatar

Well Louise I love my early Monday morning listening and reading.....such a great way to start my week ahead......this is a tough week ahead fir me and Joe as we get ready for saying goodbye to Ciara before she heads off to New Zealand for a year 😢

Expand full comment
Louise Coghlan's avatar

Awww Val..I think you must be one of the first people who read my words and thank you so so much for that. you are the best. I'll have you in my prayers as I know what a big change is happening in your life but I promise everything will be ok. Ciara will have a ball and be back before you know it...you and joe will find new ways to distract and entertain yourself and in a blink the year will be over and she will be on the way back...but until then Ill ask gran to mind you and Ciara and sending loads of love to you at this tricky time xxxxx

Expand full comment
Kelly C's avatar

Louise you are such a inspiration. I could listen to you everyday, such a kind soul and we need more Louise's in the world. I cannot wait to get your book in my hands and read all about granny Nancy x

Expand full comment
Louise Coghlan's avatar

Thank you so much Kelly for taking the time to read all this always and for your kindness and support to me and my writing...it means so much to me. Loads of love to you always and thank you so so much xxx

Expand full comment
Helen Rohan's avatar

Beautiful words Louise, you are such an inspiration ❤. Granny Nancy's funeral came up in my memories and I did watch it again. I still remember how devastated I was when I read your post on that fateful morning when Granny Nancy took Gods hand and went to heaven ❤❤

Expand full comment
Louise Coghlan's avatar

Awww Helen...love you lots. Thank you so much for your support and friendship always. You have kept me going and inspired me in so many ways xx love u lots x

Expand full comment
Caroline Murphy's avatar

Beautiful and inspiring words Lou. I wish you nothing but success with the book and cannot wait to read it. Granny Nancy would be so proud of you, you are an amazing person with a fantastic personality and sense of humor, an inspiration to us all. Regards Caroline Murphy

Expand full comment
Erla Frazer's avatar

So looking forward to your book Lou❤️

Expand full comment
Mark's avatar

Great writing, Louise. Granny is proud of your venture.....you go girl!

Expand full comment
Liz's avatar

Well done Louise

I think it’s beautiful to have a recording of Granny’s Funeral

I’d have loved one of my mams funeral but that was before Covid and wasn’t really done but I have my memories and please god they will remain with me

So you are lucky Louise and someday you will look at it ❤️❤️

Expand full comment
lauren deborah | they/she 🌈🐆's avatar

You are incredible and inspiring. And you are already a success, no matter what happens from here, you have done so much and brought so much joy! This book will do that even more, again xx

Expand full comment
Margaret's avatar

Hi Lou,just finished listening Couple of things struck ne Firstly I admire your bravery to write what must have been a hard thing to do so soon after Granny Nancy dying and then to go the publishing route alone as such

Secondly I admire your positive attitude

I'm the glass half empty kind of person

I should be like you praising the fact I have family and friends who keep in contact and try to help me

I tend to wallow and predict the worse case scenario

Your book will soar in Facebook land alone so many people are waiting for it

I hope 16th will go better than even you could hope for and your book flies

Thank you for the lift

🌈💛💩💜Margaret aka Granny Mags

Expand full comment
Sarah Cooke's avatar

A real bit of sunshine in my inbox! And I thought this line in particular—"When you are building a home, to live your whole life in, it’s not going to be easy"—was just gorgeous, and so spot-on for all of us writers who write on the side / in the morning before work / after work / whenever we can grab any sand of time. A dream home is filled in, lived through. Cheering you on through the publication spring! Remember to hydrate!

Expand full comment
Pauline Mcgreal's avatar

Very enjoyable.

Expand full comment
Tash Doherty's avatar

Loved everything about this, Lou! Can't wait to read the book. You're an inspiration!

Expand full comment
Caroline Conway's avatar

Hello Louise how are you keeping i ordered your granny Nancy book its fabulous love all the photos. Then last week i got another book in the post. I only ordered one book how do i return your book back to you thanks Caroline Conway. You are amazing lady. your granny Nancy will be so proud of you 🥰

Expand full comment
Louise Coghlan's avatar

random act of kindness fun all the way C....find a special person who needs a lift or a random person...it's over to you to have fun with this ;) Thank you for being so honest & such a kind human to message me....Love you lots....hope the unexpected person enjoys it xx love passing on the joy of kindness xxx

Expand full comment
Caroline Conway's avatar

Thank you Louise for the lovely message it means the world to me. I new in my own heart and soul. That i had to let you know that i got extra book by mistake. Its nice to be honest and caring i am sure granny Nancy is watching over you. You are a lovely person. I felt that i knew your granny all my life. You's both made my day thanks Caroline Conway 🥰🌺⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Expand full comment