Mum…How lucky am I You spent your last year living with me here in sunny Spain, How lucky am I Some days dementia tried to take you away, but you always came back, How lucky am I When dementia took a back seat, we laughed, we sang, we danced & had fun, How lucky am I We shared our Christmas’s, birthdays and & many great parties with friends who loved you How lucky am I Long lazy days in the garden or sat around the pool, sharing thoughts of times past and present. How lucky am I Painting, drawing, planting & clowning around. How lucky am I We laughed, we cried, we cuddled and kissed, you comforted me as I did you How lucky am I When I was down you cheered me up, something silly you would say or do & I would hurt no more, I’d then do the same for you. How lucky am I It was suggested your be better off in a nursing home to live, instead of here in Spain, but you never wanted to go. How lucky am I Now I look at all your photos and see the love & fun we shared & remember them with such joy. How lucky am I Mum I have all these beautiful memories of our last year together, How lucky am I Mum, I miss your perfect little smile, your laughter, your arms around me, your funny little ways, your temper & you’re making up, your kisses & warming cuddles. I miss you playing with the dogs; I miss not having you by my side, Mum I so miss your love around me. The day you passed I lost my shadow, but I ‘m sure I keep getting a little teasing glimpse now and again, which makes me feel warm, safe & complete again. I love you Mum as you loved me How lucky am I How very lucky am I to have you as my mum to the end, my perfect lovely little mum…How lucky am I Your ever-loving daughter Cherie xxxxx