2021: some things I am grateful for
As we approach the end of the year I always take a few moments to reflect on what I am grateful for. Over the last few years those thoughts have moved from the back of a diary to this blog. For me 2021 started off rough. Mum died on 31 st December 2020 which was devastating. It was also a relief because I couldn’t bear to see her suffer any more, and had she lived even days longer I don’t think we would have been able to honour her wish of dying at home. I miss Mum enormously. Even though we don’t yet know how yet and we continue to live with enormous uncertainty, the impact of 2021, like 2020 will be felt for years to come globally, domestically, in cities, communities and families. However the old saying goes whilst each day may not be good, there are good things in every day. If we apply that to the year there is lots I am grateful for. Here are some of my top ones: 1. Memories of my darling Mum: in one of our last conversations she said when you need courage just think