I owe you an apology. Sorry.
On Friday, I removed my birthday notification from my Facebook page. It was a selfish act, I realise that now, but at the time, I was facing my very first birthday without my mother, having lost her at the end of March last year. The week leading up to my birthday was tough, as the corresponding days twelve months ago were when I took Mum to hospital for the operation from which she did not return. I wanted my birthday to pass by unnoticed.
At least, that’s what I thought until, on Saturday morning, a long-standing and very good friend posted birthday wishes on my timeline. Other notifications followed, and I also received texts and private messages. I was touched and teary, but most of all, moved by the warmth and kindness of friends and family. I give you my heart-felt thanks for your wishes and support, and I promise not to be so difficult next year.
And, as all writers know, one day, I might use the experience in a book.
It was a busy day, and a hectic weekend. Here’s my birthday, and Mother’s Day in pictures.
Take care.
Laura x
And I missed it! I hope you had as happy a birthday as was possible in the circumstances, Laura. x
Thank you, Jane. I visited my brother in Herts, and met with Carol Hedges. In the evening, we were with the James clan, in Bucks, celebrating my mother-in-law’s 70th birthday. Came back to Dorset that night, to be home for Mother’s Day.
As you can see from the photos, Carol made me smile 🙂 xx
It’s funny how sometimes expectations and reality turn out to be different. I’m glad you had a good day after all – and feel privileged to have been a part of it.
It was so good to meet you in person, Carol, and great to share some of my birthday with you. Thank you for making me smile 🙂 xx
Laura, you are many things, and all nice – I would never put you and selfish in the same sentence.
x
Bless you, Liv, and thank you x
You have coped amazingly well over the past 12 months hun, wishing you belated birthday wishes xx
Thank you, Lorna. Rascal and Sheldon have brought so much laughter into the house. They’ve been a real tonic 🙂 xx