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Mother's Day

It's forty three years since I sent my mother a Mother's Day card.  I lost her on my birthday in July 1976.  She was only 59 years old and as I am well past that age now, mother to three amazing children, grandmother to ten, and continue to live life to the full, I know and lament how much she has missed.

She was a lovely, gentle lady and a wonderful mum, and although I haven't been able to go out and buy her a card and rock up with a big bunch of flowers to say I love her and thank her for being my mum, there hasn't been a day since I lost her that I haven't missed her.  Whatever age you are, you always need your mum!

The wild cherry is just coming into bloom and so here is my card for Mum today.  Simple and beautiful, and she would love it.


Comments

  1. Sally3 April 2019 at 11:36

    I see Ella in your mother. What a sweet acknowledgement. Your are a wonderful mother and grandmother, you clearly learnt from the best. Love xxx

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