Remembering

On this day 18 years ago my Mum died suddenly and unexpectedly. Heartbroken and griefstricken, it took me many years to overcome and to feel any joy at Christmastime especially. This year has been particularly challenging but looking forward to Christmas has been at the top of my list. It will be quiet, just the two of us and the cat. In full lockdown yet again, with no end date given. But there is hope with vaccinations taking place and a sense that some things may return in time.
The blip is one of my favourite photos of mum and me. Taken in the mid 1970s on one of our many canal narrow boat holidays. I miss out weekly chats and putting the world to rights.