80th Birthday note from MYN

Photo from birthday last year (2007, September 38th)

30th September 2008 Hi All, Mum would have been 80 years old today. I am not sure she would have been that thrilled! Wein the family have all had a sad time over the last few days as we remember how much she loved us and all the people around her... and how we miss her soooo much. Everyone gathered at her place on her birthday for the traditional celebration. She never invited anyone, but always had enough food. She received so many cards every year from all around the world, and us siblings would have a competition to see who had sent the most beautiful words. This birthday is particularly hard as it is another "first" without my lovely Mum. It seems so recently that she was here for her birthday. Has a year really gone by? Its hard to believe when you look at the pictures I have attached. We knew she was really ill, but it seems unreal that she only had six weeks left. She even found the strength to finish a nightdress she was making for my sister and she gave me a bottle of "Beautiful" perfume. I know that she has left me forever, but I wish I could have just one brief phone call with her, so I can hear her say "hello darling..." Happy Birthday Mum. I know how lucky I am to have had such a wonderful mother who showered me with love from the day I was born. I miss her so much. X Regards,