My mum means a lot to me too. She inspires me in more ways than she probably realises. She's a strong and brave person and someone I admire deeply. I don't always tell her I love her or that I appreciate all that she does for me. In the past, we didn't exactly have a great relationship, but I'm glad we're close now. She might still find me temperamental and grumpy and annoying at times and I might think she's oversensitive, but I'm so glad I have her. Where will I be without you mum? Definitely not where I am today. And even if where I am is twelve thousand miles away from you, you're always close by. Happy Birthday. x0x0x0x0x
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Mum
This Saturday is my mum's birthday. I really can't remember the last time I spent her birthday with her. I moved away more than six years ago - not just to a different city, but to a different country twelve thousand miles away, so trying to get birthday's and holiday's to coincide has been tricky. Our family never makes a fuss over birthday's though. We prefer to hide away in a corner somewhere, hoping that everyone has simply forgotten about it. I think my mum lost her desire to to celebrate her birthday after my dad died nine years ago. But things are much better these days. There are other people in her life who make her happy and one little person whom she loves deeply and who loves her back just as much. Jill has definitely made my mum a much happier person. Never a day goes by where Jill doesn't mention mum (Nan-nan as she calls her) and I don't suppose a day goes by when mum doesn't think about Jill.
My mum means a lot to me too. She inspires me in more ways than she probably realises. She's a strong and brave person and someone I admire deeply. I don't always tell her I love her or that I appreciate all that she does for me. In the past, we didn't exactly have a great relationship, but I'm glad we're close now. She might still find me temperamental and grumpy and annoying at times and I might think she's oversensitive, but I'm so glad I have her. Where will I be without you mum? Definitely not where I am today. And even if where I am is twelve thousand miles away from you, you're always close by. Happy Birthday. x0x0x0x0x
My mum means a lot to me too. She inspires me in more ways than she probably realises. She's a strong and brave person and someone I admire deeply. I don't always tell her I love her or that I appreciate all that she does for me. In the past, we didn't exactly have a great relationship, but I'm glad we're close now. She might still find me temperamental and grumpy and annoying at times and I might think she's oversensitive, but I'm so glad I have her. Where will I be without you mum? Definitely not where I am today. And even if where I am is twelve thousand miles away from you, you're always close by. Happy Birthday. x0x0x0x0x
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I know the feeling! It is hard to be away from family. Happy Birthday to your mom!!!! hope she has a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteIt isn't easy to tell people who mean a lot to us how much we appreciate what they do. I am the same with my Mum as you although I do manage to spend her birthdays with her. My daughter is exactly the opposite and tells me all the time that she loves me and it's easy to reciprocate that. It's great how much your Mum and Jill get on together even though they are far away from each other.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your Mum!
Thanks for popping by my blog, as it led me here. Great blog and your work looks lovely and something I would like to feature. Hope you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the kind comments!
ReplyDeleteAnabel : Yeah, sometimes being apart can be a good thing I guess - it makes us appreciate them much more. :)
Jacqui: It's so sweet that you have such a loving relationship with your daughter. I do hope Jill and I will be the same. :)
Designwali: Your blog is lovely! Very inspirational. We've just got a new house, and I'm always looking for new ideas. Once I get back to printing, It'd be great to be featured on it! :)