Happy Birthday, Mum!

I remember so clearly losing Dad and promising him that I would look after the lady he had loved so much – my mum. Well today she is celebrating her 79th birthday. I still live too far away to nip in for a cup of coffee and some of her gorgeous home baking but I did go and see her this weekend and we went out for tea.

I love my mum so much, I am lucky that we have always had a special connection. I used to spend hours sat on her knee as a child and we share a ‘wicked’ sense of humour.

I sent her a card saying that she is my friend, my world, my everything….and she is…When you lose someone so special like Dad, it makes sure that you value the love you have and the people around you. You see Dad is still having an effect after all these years.

Mum is also a shining example to everyone of how to rebuild a life without the man she loves…she misses him every day yet she is out and about enjoying the friendships she has made and makes us younger ones seem as though we don’t have enough energy.

Happy Birthday, Mum! This is a photo of Mum and her 99 year old Mum as well