February 3rd 2008 would have been my mom's 61st birthday. She died in 1989 at the age of 42 when I was 17 years old. This tribute to her is an extract from a recent email I received from Debbie Smith (ne Reilly), my cousin, and her niece.
Yes your mom and dad's wedding was quite an affair. I remember all the prep for me to have my little fu-fu dress made by a lady in Jhb, then I remember the night before the wedding and your dad visiting at granny's house, before your mom had to go to bed early because all us "gals" had to be at the hairdresser early in the morning. I remember seeing your mom outside the church in her gorgeous dress, I don't remember much of the ceremony but I remember the hotel where the reception was and having to take baskets around at the end with wedding cake in to hand to all the guests.
Your mother sure was a very special human being. I think she was very misunderstood. I know she wanted everything perfect for her children and her home. I think every detail she wanted just right.
I have lots of other memories. She called me shortly before her passing, about a month before, to chat, and I could not figure out where she was in her mind and I didn't know how to help her. I was not very experienced at that time. I felt I needed to go to Bloem and visit with her, which is what I would have done today. But then I was selfish and immature. I have some regret in that regard. I struggle to understand why it all happened and I miss her terribly as I am sure we all do.
Yes I see her as a Princess Diana figure as well. I am constantly pointing out movie personalities and people on tv that look like her, they come along once in a blue moon, and I say to Geoff how Leonie looked a little like that.
NVDL: Thinking of you mom, today, and missing you as always.
2 comments:
Nick, know there is someone out there who feels your sadness with you. Your Mom would have been proud of u.
Thanks sweetie ;-)
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