Jen.. I've just realised.. I've just realised that about the time I posted this thread must have been the anniversary of you losing your Mum...
ouch! well, I'm fairly sure I won't forget next year.. the timing of this happening with my Mum know has the advantage that I will know next year.. and I will be able to give you huggums without anything needing to be said 
Sorry if anyone thinks this is schmaltzy - but I've just read Jen's post about it getting better.. so true.. and it reminded me of this song. I wasn't sure whether to post it, but having been there and got to where Jen is, i do think the lyrics are lovely and quite positive in a way. So. to Ditts, Jen, Sweet (so sorry - just seen your news ) pirate.. and, well, everybody, because we'll ALL be there one day.
We forget out parents were young.
Great pic Ditty.
I'd never have believed mine were if I hadn't seen these pics 
after.. you know.. I am going to get my Dad to get our family tree written out.. all his family had businesses.. and its like a North of England version of Dallas.. all the drama & saga's.. brothers owning rival bakeries on the same street.. my Grand-dad, Dad & Uncle had a bronze foundry, my Dads Uncle had a scrap metal yard.. some massive fallout including police & a stint in the nick for my dads cousin resulted in them setting up their own foundry attached to the metal yard..
there are uncles who were a slightly different colour to the other siblings.. but it never being spoken about.. love triangles between sisters & a husband..
I want it all documented.. I have never felt like this before.. never been that interested.. I must be getting old, cos now I really am interested.
Oooh that sounds intersting. Must be a book in all of that. Good therapy togetit all down on paper too. I love family history. Wish I'd have had the same interest whensome of the'oldies' were still with us!
Oh Ditty. my lovely....so very sorry to see this thread and hear what you and yours are now going through I wish I knew what else to say. Thinking of you all and sending you loads of love and hugs xxxxxxx
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