Memoir for Mummy

To my beloved mother, my guide, my inspiration

My Heart weeps for you every moment as I miss your presence to the core of my being.Thoughts fly

across my mind: thoughts of your gentle voice talking to me, advising me and encouraging me.

When I look back to my childhood I realise that for every child their mother represents a safe haven-a place of security where nothing can go wrong, a place  where every problem dissolves into nothingness simply because of her presence. 

Mummy during her house surgeonship

But it is only as an adult that I saw all facets of your personality, your enormous compassion, sacrifice and deep insight into people’s deepest emotions. With you around I never had to grow up, you shielded me from every harsh reality and there will always be a yawning gap that perhaps will never heal. But as they say, time is the biggest healer and that one day I will be able to look back and only rejoice in the wonderful memories that I shared with you, your pride in my achievements no matter how small.

In my heart I know I will always feel your presence, your guiding hand gently prodding me in the right direction. I know you will live through me in every kindness, compassion and generosity that I show others. I hope and pray to god that you soul finds eternal peace.