Mother's Day is a time to show your mum how much you care; but what if your mum is no longer around to share the celebration?
Lauren says:
This Mother's Day I wasn't celebrating with my mum. I lost her in 2012 from cervical cancer, and it really changed my life. It was a terrible time, but I am talking to people and getting things sorted out now; in some ways it has made me a stronger person. I've learnt a lot of things. You have to appreciate life and take every opportunity you are given, because you never know when it might be your last.
Losing Mum also started me along my fundraising path. I regularly raise funds for cancer charities and in the space of a year I have raised more than £1500. It makes me feel a little bit less helpless. I know my mother would have wanted me to carry on with my life and be happy, and that is exactly what I am trying to do - while also helping others in the process.
This Mother's Day, although Mum wasn't here, I still celebrated. I wanted to remember all the special times we had together. I made her a card and attached it to a balloon which I set free, to float up to the sky. I also put together a vase of flowers for her and set them by the window where the sun shone most brightly. My mum was the kind of person who always put other people first, making sure they were OK and happy. She had a great sense of humour and the most beautiful smile. To me she was perfect.
Mum always wanted a small dog, and we got her Daisy as a birthday present the year before she died. Daisy is my dog now, and she helps me to feel close to Mum. I would like to let anyone out there who may have lost their mum that it will be OK... your mother will always be in your heart and she will always, always be proud of you. Remember the good times - and if you ever feel down, do talk to someone because it really does help.
On Mother's Day I remembered Mum for the the special person she was... and I reckon she was looking down on me and smiling.
Cathy says:
Sometimes my readers make me feel very proud and humble, and Lauren is one who definitely does. She wanted to tell her story in order to reach out to other readers who may have lost their mums, and that was a very brave, moving and inspiring thing to do. If you have a message of support for Lauren, please do COMMENT BELOW.
This Mother's Day I wasn't celebrating with my mum. I lost her in 2012 from cervical cancer, and it really changed my life. It was a terrible time, but I am talking to people and getting things sorted out now; in some ways it has made me a stronger person. I've learnt a lot of things. You have to appreciate life and take every opportunity you are given, because you never know when it might be your last.
Losing Mum also started me along my fundraising path. I regularly raise funds for cancer charities and in the space of a year I have raised more than £1500. It makes me feel a little bit less helpless. I know my mother would have wanted me to carry on with my life and be happy, and that is exactly what I am trying to do - while also helping others in the process.
This Mother's Day, although Mum wasn't here, I still celebrated. I wanted to remember all the special times we had together. I made her a card and attached it to a balloon which I set free, to float up to the sky. I also put together a vase of flowers for her and set them by the window where the sun shone most brightly. My mum was the kind of person who always put other people first, making sure they were OK and happy. She had a great sense of humour and the most beautiful smile. To me she was perfect.
Mum always wanted a small dog, and we got her Daisy as a birthday present the year before she died. Daisy is my dog now, and she helps me to feel close to Mum. I would like to let anyone out there who may have lost their mum that it will be OK... your mother will always be in your heart and she will always, always be proud of you. Remember the good times - and if you ever feel down, do talk to someone because it really does help.
On Mother's Day I remembered Mum for the the special person she was... and I reckon she was looking down on me and smiling.
Cathy says:
Sometimes my readers make me feel very proud and humble, and Lauren is one who definitely does. She wanted to tell her story in order to reach out to other readers who may have lost their mums, and that was a very brave, moving and inspiring thing to do. If you have a message of support for Lauren, please do COMMENT BELOW.