Happy Birthday, Mum!
July 28, 2009 by Anna Farmery
Filed under Bereavement and Children
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 …read more
Looking Forward to Time Away with Mum
September 8, 2008 by Anna Farmery
Filed under Affirmations of Life
Since losing Dad, Mum and I have grown even closer. We have always been close, always had a special connection but since Dad died, that has become more than a mum – daughter link, more of a best friend feel.
I am having a few days away with her…we are going to the place where Mum and Dad last holidayed together. Mum can’t wait to show me where Dad was so happy. I cannot wait for 2 reasons
Just spending quality time together. I live away and when I go home, we end up in the car , in the garden, at …read more






