My Mum

One of my favourite photos, as we are now getting our house back in order, we have been sorting through some of the old photos, and i am copying them on the computer, as some of them are fading.
This photo was taken in about 1953, when she was a brides maid to her best friend, i know her as Aunty Deidrie, and uncle David's wedding.
Aunty Deidrie, was always a close friend to mum, and was there to assist me when i was 17 to care for my mother as she was dying of cancer when she was 44.
I needed a hand, i was also caring for my 3 younger sisters, trying to help and look after dad, as he worked extra overtime, to help pay for her medication.
I also was working but was also getting over a serious illness, and so even though it was not asked for Ausnty Deidrie came and helped me.
A true friend to the end.
I know my mum would have done the same for her if the roles were reversed, but it was consoling to know someone cared enough to catch 2 buses each way a day, to come and give me a hand.
It was a very hard time, for us all.