I Remember.....

I Remember.... I remember dividing the room in half using a sheet to play 'keep the balloon in the air' with all the kids in the street I remember you making Christmas so very special even the year when we opened our presents before you had got up I remember being given the freedom to stretch my wings and explore the world, knowing that there was a safe haven to return to should I ever need it I remember passing my baby to you for a good night's sleep and watching you work your magic on him I remember collecting my two little boys from you, all covered in flour and sugar and talking excitedly about how they had put the 5p piece in the Christmas cake mixture I remember camping in the Vendee when I would hear your rustling sleeping bag during the night and know it was the signal, then I'd chuck you in your wheelchair and whizz you off to the loos, tripping and stumbling along the way and the two of us laughing like naughty schoolgirls - the blind leading the disabled! I remember sitting in the garden with you watching Charlie and Joe grow up, stretch their wings, fall in love, make mistakes and learn from them I remember sharing that knowing smile with you when Georgia turned into 'mini-me' or 'mini-Marge' I have a head full of wonderful memories too Mum and will hold them safe until we meet again. Love, Hannah xxx (This was what I read out at my beloved mum's funeral on 19th December 2008.) I want to thank you all for your wonderful support over what turned out to be the worst 3 months of my life - the speed with which it all happened is something I am still trying to comprehend. I have found this site and the wonderful people on it a blessing and I will continue to come back from time to time, just to offer any scraps of advice or to talk, no point being a member of this special 'club' if I'm not going to contribute anything...I wish all of you - for yourselves and those you are caring for - a happy and healthy New Year xxx much love, Hannah xxx