Pearls of Wisdom

These pearls belonged to my Mum.

It would have been her birthday today. In my imagination she is still young. When I think of her - it's in a lovely dress, with lovely hair and make up.

We had lots of ups and downs along the way. I have changed in lots of ways since I've been without her. I wonder what she would think of me these days. I feel much stronger - but is it because I've had to be? It makes me so mad to see Mums and Kids who don't appreciate each other - It's only now that I realise what she did and how much she loved me.

I don't wear the pearls - but it makes me smile to see them and it makes me smile to remember the happy times.