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Are there others out there who feel a bit saddened when this day arrives and also for some time before. I am inundated with e mails from Companies trying to sell me items for mother's day but I HAVEN'T GOT ONE. We didn't get on great but she was my Mum and she died over 18 years ago and I still feel upset with all the marketing in my face. I don't need a special day to remember, I do that every day. In the meantime I'll let my girls spoil me.
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Try not to be too bothered by all the hype MG - Mothering Sunday is for you to enjoy with your girls, so as you say, let them spoil you
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Well my mother is still with us but she has Alheizmers and sometimes i don't know which is worse. Myself and my sister will visit on mothers day but our mam will not know us or indeed what day it is.
She will be 94 next month and has been in a nursing home for the past 4 years. We visit twice a week and more often if she is unwell.We have seen her going from a fun-loving outgoing mam to a stranger who knows nothing anymore.
Maybe Morverngirl you are better off with your happy memories.
Enjoy your day with your girls.
And when your back stops aching,
And your hands begin to harden.
You will find yourself a partner,
In the glory of the garden.
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Alzheimer's is a terrible thing for relatives to cope with Bramble, my mum had it for 6 years before she died at the age of 86, so I do know what you're going through.Granny on the Game in SheffieldComment
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My mum died 12 years ago, so I know how you feel Morverngirl. I expect there are quite a few of us on here in a similar position. However, I have 3 daughters, 1 son and 9 grandchildren so things do move on. They are usually pretty disgusted with me when I say I would rather have a bag of MCP than chocolates though.Comment
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My sons are disgusted when I mention MCP as a present RL, but my daughter buys it for me and along with it last year, presented me with 24 flower buckets from ASDA!Last edited by Florence Fennel; 13-03-2012, 07:17 AM.Granny on the Game in SheffieldComment
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Sorry, MCP?Comment
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Just a typo Chris, or dyslexiaOriginally posted by chris View Post
We all call it MPC (multi purpose compost)Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are probably right.
Edited: for typo, thakns VC
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It's supposed to be MPC for multi Purpose Compost
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My fingers got muxed ip
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I completely forgot it was Mother's day and a friend is coming for the weekend to give me a kickstart with decorating. My get up and go, got up and went over the winter and I must get this house finished. Once the woodwork in the hall kitchen and utility is finished, I can get the flooring/stair and landing carpet down.
Mother's Day will be Monday for me when DD is taking me for lunch - if I can get another day's annual leave.Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are probably right.
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For Mothers Day I would like everybody to leave me alone and let me go to my allotment for the day. Kids are grown and only one still at home. One in Reading and one in Warrington. In the past we have had a bit of a female family gathering and gone out for dinner. Times are too hard now and I have offered for anyone who wants to can come and chill at my house where I will be bringing my 84 year old mater. At least that way I get to plant seeds and if weather ok can spend some time in the garden. If mater not happy with that then it's just tough I'm afraid.Comment
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I had a senior moment and followed the train of thought RL. Besides, I'm not that sharp eyed at this time in the morning Chris!Originally posted by rustylady View PostMy fingers got muxed ipGranny on the Game in SheffieldComment
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We have my grandmother with Alzheimer's and now late stage dementia and Parkinson's thrown in for good measure. I get my mother a card and usually a gardening based present. We visit and if I am honest it is a bit of a miserable day for me as we don't get to do anything. I have two children. We put the smiles on and make the best of it, but with my mother caring at home for my grandmother there isn't a lot you can do.
We are celebrating Mothering Sunday on Saturday this year, as I've been telling the children that GGM might not be with us next year so we should go. This has been happening for the last six years. She's 91 bless her.
I used to feel the same as Morvengirl over my father (passed away when I was young), but as time passes, so the scars fade. I suggest getting out and doing something as a family, knowing that somewhere your mum is watching you! I am sure she would hate for you to feel this way.
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My Mum, 92 years young, tells me not to waste my money on cards etc. One year she gave back to me all the birthday, C.......mas and Mother's day cards I'd sent her in 10 or so years and told me to use them again - so I do. It makes us both laugh!! Have to Snopake out some names on them though as they're no longer around and that includes cats, dogs and chickens as well as people!Comment
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