Just after 5pm on Sunday the 3rd of November my life changed forever, my Mum the only one I have passed away suddenly. How a day can change your life, it can change your plans, the way that you think and your outlook on the world!!
The last two weeks have been a massive blur and it is hard to believe that this is all real, that this has happened to my Mum; to Dad; to all of us. I am extremely thankful for all of the love & support that everyone has shown during this terrible time.
I'm going to add what I read at Mum's funeral here, as a record for me & my small people {who did so well at her viewing and funeral saying goodbye to their Nan}.
It’s hard to
share what’s hidden inside, it’s hard to articulate and find words for a person
who was always supposed to be here. Mum
was the person who taught me everything she knew, who made me who I am today. It doesn’t feel right to have everyone who
meant something in her life to be here now without her.
I keep
wishing this was all a dream but sadly it is real and we’re all here, all of us
to remember the impact she had on our lives.
There has
been much reflection this past week and remembering many memories, both good
and bad. I will remember the weekends
away in Pemberton in my teen years exploring & chatting. The late night drives home from work, racing
up the hills & rolling down them.
The monthly visits she made with Dad to Mundaring markets to brighten my
long days. Mum meeting me at the bakery
in Mundaring for a morning coffee on my veggie shopping days. The phone calls of few & far between and
I will forever cherish the overnight visit you recently made to us up
north. Just talking, walking &
being. Our last hug not long enough but
most certainly remembered.
I will
remember the smile she shared daily; the love she showed for people she meet;
the strength that she showed even when she might be hurting herself; her
compassion and the light she shone so brightly.
Mum would
want us all to remember the joy she found in her life, everyday; and the love
that she had for my Dad & her family everyday of that life. There is
something that is broken and I’m not sure it will ever be fixed.
Mum you’ve
left a lasting impression on me and a gapping hole in my life. I love you with everything that I am and will
miss you just as much.
Remember to hug your loved ones close & remember to life each day like it could be your last. 54 years Mum was on this earth and I treasure the 34 years I had my Mum here with me and I was sure she would be here for many many more.xxxx
