I realised something a bit sad tonight.
I asked my Mum if she would be a witness for us and sign the documents. I really wanted her to do it because my Mum has Motor Neurone Disease and she has had it for 6 years - most people only live 18 months. For a long time I wondered if she would be alive to see me get married, to help me choose my dress and my jewellery and all my things, and watch me walk down the aisle, and I am so lucky that she is still here because I know that not everyone does have their Mum still and I could not be more grateful!
But tonight she told me that she is sorry, she cannot be a witness, because the muscles in her hands are too weak now to hold a pen and she cannot write at all any more. It made me feel really sad. She could still just about write her name a few weeks ago, but now she can't.
Sorry if this makes you feel sad too, but please, if you are having arguments with your Mum, please do pause and think about it - you only get one Mum, and they are as precious as can be.
xxx