Monday 14 September 2015

Bad Blogger Goes To Florence...Again!

 
 
I would just like to say how grateful I am for all the lovely, supportive comments on my previous posts. I've not been able to reply to each of them as I normally do, but that's not that I've not been touched by your words. I'm doing ok now, given myself a good talking to, rested lots, and can feel my energy levels increasing.
 
 
This is good, because on Wednesday I'm off to Florence with my sisters and my niece. I know, twice in one year, I feel extremely blessed, (and a bit greedy if I'm honest). The trip has been paid for by money our lovely Mum had left in her account when she passed away.
 
 
We've chosen Florence because it's a place she always wanted to go, but never did. We've chosen this week, because it would of been her birthday. So we will spend a few days together having fun, relaxing, sharing memories. There will be lots of laughter, maybe a few tears...and some champagne too!
 
 
It's taken a while, but I finally feel I'm letting go of the trauma surrounding my Mums death, and I'm remembering more about how she was, vibrant, and creative. It's a good place to be.
 
 
Thank you so much, for continuing to visit and pop by, even though there's not much happening here at the moment. Hopefully normal service will resume soon!
 
 
Amanda :) xxx
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

26 comments:

  1. Have a lovely time in Florence your Mum will be with you all in spirit, dee x

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  2. I hope you all have the most fantastic and memorable trip there, it's such a beautiful place, somewhere I'd love to visit one day. Wishing you a wonderful time. CJ xx

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    1. It's gorgeous CJ, hope you manage a visit one day :) xxx

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  3. Have a wonderful trip to Florence with your sisters and niece dear Amanda! Such an adorable photo of Minnie. >^^<
    Hugs
    xoxoxo ♡

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  4. Hope you have a lovely trip to Florence, I'm sure it will be a bit emotional, but hopefully a bit therapeutic too.
    Hugs,
    JIllxo

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    1. Yes both, but we we have such a laugh when we are together, Mum will be giggling along with us! :) xxx

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  5. What a wonderful way to remember your mum. Enjoy your much deserved trip. Don't feel like you are being greedy because it wouldn't have happened if it wasn't meant to be. xx

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    1. You are so right, I shall not feel any guilt! ;) xxx

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  6. enjoy your time away with sisters and niece, how good that you are getting away to celebrate your Mum`s life, it will get easier but we never forget our Mum, I lost mine in 2006 and still miss her terribly. Watch that champagne do not want you getting tiddly!

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    1. We don't ever get used to loosing someone, perhaps just manage it better? Will try and not have too much tipple, that I topple! ;) xxx

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  7. Have a good trip, it sounds like a wonderful idea.

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  8. I hope your holiday in Florence is really special for all of you. xx

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    1. Thanks Shron, it's the first time I've ever been away with both of my sisters! :) xxx

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  9. Enjoy and soak it all in... hugs XX

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  10. Enjoy every minute of your trip. Florence is a lovely city and the perfect place to take some time to remember your mom.

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    1. Thank you Bronwyn, it's a beautiful place to remember a beautiful woman :) xxx

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  11. What a wonderful way of celebrating the life of your Mum! I know it will be emotional but you'll have great fun with your family too! xx

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    1. Thank you...feels just the right thing to do :) xxx

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  12. Have a wonderful time filled with all the good memories of your dear mum. Enjoy! M x

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  13. Hope you have a wonderful time. I know how much it means to you. Sarah x

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