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I992 was the last time I wished my mum a Happy Mother’s Day. I look at her here and think of the life she was yet to lead against the backdrop of times she never dreamed were coming. Yes, marriage, two children, three grandchildren. But also war, a husband who joined up despite a reserved occupation and also later served in Korea and Suez. There were places like Hong Kong, that being a Dundee lassie from ‘the tap o’ the hill’, she would never have dreamed of living in. Lately I keep wondering what she’d have made of all this. And then I remember one thing, growing up, despite other world crises, despite whatever came her way, she never blinked in terms of how she faced her children. Happy Mother’s Day to all mums today, wherever you are and however you are celebrating.
A lovely story. Happy Mother’s Day to all British mums, and all Mothers across the pond. Mother’s day is not till May here. ❤️
Hugs my darling and thank you. I know it’s not your turn over there yet. Let’s all hope times are better by then x
thank you I really hope that you are well, that everything goes by. without health problems! (nice Caranten time. for all of us) fun) good evening.(>>(*L*)))
Ah good times to you too my friend. What a time eh?? What a time. My older and her husband had taken ill the day before I put this up. potentially having infected us all…. They are fine now but their toddler is still in quarantine. My other daughter’s wee boy had scarlet fever for the 3rd time. But there, I have not blinked xxxxxxxxxxx
Thanks a lot !!!Thank you very much, I always said with your comment that we don’t give viruses to a sheep, if our body is weak the viruses can hit home, daily anti viral chicken soup, lots of artificial smoke. a lot of honey, a lot of green tea, a lot of Ziwepel and corcomin, wings alcohol, a lot of black tea., salt sardines, when the four see it all with us never come back, everything imaginably good, just be patient, thank God. Italy has become quiet, hopefully also spain. and all of humanity. remains intact. Many thanks !!!
My friend, we will get there. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
yes>>>>>>yes>>>yes I do)(((((((((*L*)))
as we say here in Scotland…Oh aye. xxxxxx
Oh oh yes ,, = yes. !! … Oh yeah. xxxxxx >>>>>> (* L *))
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many thanks !! back to youxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
What a lovely tribute! Happy Mother’s Day to you too Shey ❤
Aww Carol, thank you so much. All these wonderful greetings have made my day very special x
A beautiful tribute to your Mom. Happy Mom’s Day Shey.
Daniel xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx You know all these good wishes have given me a wonderful day. I just wanted to speak about her a little. They were a generation who just got on with so much.
They were the greatest. 😎
Oh what!!!! And how! She slipped on the back step in the ice and broke her leg getting in the coal, when I was a baby and Dad had been recalled at this point as a reservist to Suez. They were making a home basically in an area that looking back now and hard to believe now was virtually an outpost . I truly don’t know how she managed but she did.
Hugs to you, Shey. Thanks for sharing a bit of your mother’s story. ❤
Hugs to you Anne. I’ve been seeing some blinking lately here and there and thinking of my mum, I wanted to say that how you face your children is so important.
It is- it’s a big (sometimes scary) responsibility. Been thinking about my mom a lot lately, too- what a blessing she was ❤
She’s probably taught you everything you know. That is why you are thinking of her so much lately xxxx
What a wonderful tribute to your mother! Happy Mother’s Day, dear Shey!
Thank you so much very Dolly. It sure was a diff one. That generation just got on with it all to the very end. xx
My pleasure, dear Shay. Yes, it was a strong and resilient generation, especially the womenfolk.
I know. xxxxxx
I hope you had a lovely day, Shey.
It was a very different day Robbie. I still saw my younger girl and wee man but my other daughter and her hubby are not very well. So we never had our usual get together. But I am very blessed they all live so close and I am very blessed to have them in my life so that is what counts. Thank you so much. Great to see you.
A very special post, thank you. x
I know i had it on facebook and that was where I mean to leave it but then as I scrawled through various posts, I thought ..well…maybe I should? They sure were made of metal that generation and never really thought it either. When Reuters press hailed up on her mam’s doorstep during the Korean War to say her hubby had heroically saved a Korean peasant family by taking their mined paddy field to bits, she couldn’t see what the fuss was about and just went on black leading the grate apparently… .
What a lovely tribute to your mother, Shey. I hope you had a lovely celebration yesterday. 🙂
I am not going to complain Cath xxxxxxxxx
Heart-touching dear Shey, a short but wide lesson 🙏❤❤
My friend that means a great deal x
Happy Mother’s Day to you, Shey! ❤
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Carol, thank you for your kind wishes.
Lovely words from a lovely soul helping us see the beautiful family lights of the past. A blessed Mother’s Day to you, O Sweet Lady Shey! xxxxxxxxxx
Thank you much Jean. I have so many good wishes it has quite made my day… NOO if the Mr can get his mitts on some vino for tonight’s meal..we always have a nice meal on a Tues, my day will be made!!! xxxx
Well said!
Brandon xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx That means a lot
Thanks!
Happy mother’s day
Thank you. This ha been a very nice one in such a great and different way xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thank you very much
Thank YOU for reading xx
A wonderful day to celebrate life (:
it is. Things we carry indeed
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Mounzer xxx
Lovely story
Thank you so much. Truly xxxxxx Very kind of you.
… 🍷To you, Shey! 🌹You’re a mom! (belated)
For my many sins yes… xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Mine was 2016. She would deal with this by putting a cup of tea on. Happy Mother’s Day to both our mums. Now let’s give each other a collective hug. x
YAY!!!!!!! Hugs.
A lovely story and tribute Shey. Please stay safe my Sistah!!!! ❤ xx
DOing me best… Doing me best. Thank you for coming by sistah. Great to see you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx And thank you for reading too.
I’m never to far! ❤ xxxx
Thank you mu friend. i hope YOU are all good. xxx
A lovely tribute to your mum, Shey mother’s day it is not until August here I just hope all is over then 😊xx
It better be. Lol.. Moved my Glencoe trip till then xxxxxxx Seriously I am sure it will be.
Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers in Great Britain.
Well, it’s not yet mother’s day here, but I feel the same always in wanting to wish my mom a happy one, but can’t. I don’t think we ever get over that loss. There are still things I want to tell her, even now, 5 years later. Happy Mother’s Day to you, too, Miss Marvelous Mom. xo
Pam, you are so right truly. There’s always a space. It comes sneaking in the odd moments too. I know you have a diff day from us. Here’s hoping things ain’t as crazy then. You’re way too kind honest but thank you xxxx
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Thank you, your Mom is great
xxxxxxxxxxxxx Denise.
Hi smexy.. Long time
No see… Where have you been?? x
Such a beautiful story! xxx
Thank you so very very much for reading and commenting. Would he just hurry up and say so? Very kind of you xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Carmen THANK YOU . xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
this is poignant and beautiful. I love looking at old pics of my beautiful Scottish mum!!
Awww. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I do love old pics. I have the two she and dad sent each other during the war with the wee messages on the back. Very poignant to look at now xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
❤ much love to you!
And you. In every way xxxxxxx
I think it’s all good. everything ok again !! I wish you all this all heal edhem and healthy and cheerful, this corona circling time it is almost over, sun we have already !!!>>>>>>>>>>((*u*)
Aye well, here in the UK the silly season continues with appalling excuses for government. So our own First Minister for Scotland has taken some things into her own hands as far as she can. Glad to know you are good my friend and the sun is shining –it better
be–on you and yours xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Scotland ,,, Scottish people sheep that!! Double thumbs up for best health and prosperity For them all ,,, thank you again all the best.((((((((((((((((((( ((°u°)) XXXXXXXX
And to you my friend xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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This is great! Really adds festivity to this time of year.
Thanks for sharing 😄
Again, thank you. It is GREAT when someone comments x
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