Hi Rodger - what a lovely way for your niece to go, after talking to you and saying she hoped she would see you again.

I was raised Catholic, and hen I reflect on that, there was always fear about the afterlife, yes even when we were small children. Surely that cannot be right?

Like your niece, I was afraid to go to sleep in case I died, in case I hadn't been good enough.

What a tribute to your niece you have just written. Two children and 4 foster children to raise should see her flying right through those pearly gates, without having to show her credentials.

Thank you for writing this thoughtful piece. Just lovely to meet you.