Comments on: It’s My Birthday (And I’ll Cry Before The Day Is Done)

By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 08:18:06 +0000

So sad Haidee… I too lost my mum – only 18 months ago – and my birthday is the 11th of May which is always near Mother’s Day, and often our family celebrations are (were) integrated. It’s a very sad time and one when I miss her all the more. Sending lots of love xx

By: Mel Roworth

Mel Roworth — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 03:24:01 +0000

This made me cry. I cannot imagine life without my Mum. I know one day I will have to deal but please, not any time soon.
I think I pretty much cry on any special occasion, for loved ones we no longer share them with. Although it’s sad, it’s also a great comfort to have loved and been loved so deeply.

By: Nikki Frank-Hamilton

Nikki Frank-Hamilton — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 16:53:11 +0000

Haidee, sending you tons of love. Your Mom sounds like a fantastic person. I’m so sorry that you lost her, but I am so envious that you had that, and happy that you did-at the same time. I love my mom, but I’ve never had this with her, she does amazing things, but we’ve never had a relationship like this. I am envious, but I’m so happy that your mom packed so much love into the 21 years you had with her. It’s a tribute to the relationship that you miss her as you do. You will carry that on with your kids, and they will carry it on with theirs. Your mom started a wonderful legacy, a treasure. Hugs to you today.

By: Sarah Eliza @ devastateboredom

Sarah Eliza @ devastateboredom — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 16:28:56 +0000

*sniff sniff* *CYBER HUGS* So sorry to hear of your loss, and I completely understand why your birthday would be such a hard day. Your mom sounds like a beautiful person!!

By: Grace

Grace — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 11:03:41 +0000

Big birthday hugs, Haidee. Your bond with your mother is unbreakable and that love is palpable. Thank you for sharing x

By: Karin @ Calm to Conniption

Karin @ Calm to Conniption — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 10:22:03 +0000

Happy Birthday to you, I hope the day is not too hard. These memories of your mother are beautiful. The letter from you Mum is a treasure and had me choked up reading.

By: Shauna

Shauna — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 12:26:14 +0000

Oh Haidee. How beautiful was your Mum? I read on FB just now that you got through through your birthday without crying. I guess that’s a good thing but you know even if you did, that would be good too. Someone once told me that it’s the spirit of your loved one who has passed, reaching out to you that stirs those emotions. It’s like the spirit is helping you grieve. I like to think of it that way. Happy belated birthday to you! Such a beautiful post 🙂

By: Kylie

Kylie — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 08:19:58 +0000

Yep sobbing mess here. I totally get it. My Dad’s birthday was the day before mine and I used to always have the jokes of “your bloody mother didn’t push hard enough”. I miss him and those jokes so much! Even though he’d always ring on his birthday to wish me a happy birthday…

By: shannon@ my2morrows

shannon@ my2morrows — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 03:17:03 +0000

Sending you big hugs across the ditch lovely. Those words from your mum Are just so precious. Happy birthday! Xx

By: Ingrid @ Fabulous and Fun Life

Ingrid @ Fabulous and Fun Life — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 23:55:00 +0000

I don’t really know you apart from reading your blog but I have tears forming in my eyes after reading your mum’s letter. What a beautiful letter for her to write to you. I can imagine how emotional and significant this letter must be for you, especially on your birthday.

If it is in any way possible I am sure your mother will be in heaven looking over you, following your journey through life, proud as anything of you!