Mum, you gave me life itself and I hope you take with you the knowledge of how very much you meant to me. You provided me with a wonderful childhood, you kept me safe and healthy, you encouraged me to experience all that I could, to develop my own values and to have the conviction to speak up. We shared laughter and sadness, we sang and danced, we argued and fought and I tested the level of your patience, but you loved me still and without question. You were, still are and will always be my mum and I hope at some stage I made you proud, because I was always proud of you and I will miss you very much every day. Neil xxx