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Hi ya Caz, Gotta be my Nan, married in 1913, a widow with 2 small boys in 1916 and all alone, mother died when she was 14, father when she was 18. Survived by taking any other work avaliable until she remarried in 1919. Supported her brothers and sister until they were old enough to leave home .Son killed in WW2 ,had 3 more children and brought them up to be the best . Anyway she was a true diamond kim xxxx

my mum 7 dad

my dads been my biggest influence.he never once let me down as a parent,and was a hero in ww2,like all those who fought .he worked hard all his life to give us a good life.i cant think of one negatve thing to say about him.....only that i miss him so very much.xxxxx

I thinks it would have to be one of my aunty's --who's also my godmother-- shes the first person i tell things to before ANYONE else. She even knew i was pregnant with my children before OH did..lol. But if i had to choose who has helped me the most i would have to say my young children because if they hadn't come about i dont know what state id be in now..they saved me with out even knowing it XX

My Dad.
I love his level headedness and (outwardly) calm approach to life and the fact that he has and always will listen to me for hours on end, whatever I'm rambling on about!! He has that particular skill which enables him to appear interested, whether or not he really is!!
When I found an interest in art at a young age, he encouraged me (and still does) every step of the way to develop my skill and help me to use it throughout my life.
He taught me good manners, and to be independent.


My OH.
Who I wish I had met years earlier than i did. I love his ease with people and social situations, which I've found encouraging as I have a tendency to be shy and awkward with people at first. I love his great sense of humour and the way in which he can make me laugh at myself when I'm going through a serious patch!! And I admire his drive and determination and the sheer passion he has for his job, which I am encouraged by, as at times, I can be a bit of a lazy one!!

Karen

Definately my Dad and my Mum they taught me to be independant and speak as you find, down to earth people salt of the earth even, never forget where i come from never, Lilxx

Lots of people, ,those I worked with,those I come into contact with,,,family,,I've taken something from each of them,,

My Dad, I can still hear him 'Och wee Heather, make sure your vest is in your breeches' & I would walk off to school giggling, cos my vest was still in my bedroom ;) He always made me laugh, though I don't think he meant to.Very strict but a fair man and full of memories & information, which he passed onto me thankfully. Hev x

My sister's daughter Olivia died, as a child, to cancer. This was 7 years ago and has been a time in our lives that we talk about in 'before' and 'after' terms. I can truly say that the trauma and shock of my sister losing her daughter has made me a different person. I am more tolerant as not much seems to be as big a deal anymore. Issues that probably would have bothered me, now seem trivial. I treasure my own kids in a way that leaves no room for taking them for granted, as I had previously. Olivia has taught us so much in the short time we had her. Sue xx

Thanks Catherine and Caz I am feeling pretty low at the moment, but looking at life from Mum's point of view, she is happy most of the time and has never known the pain of losing Dad, they were married for 54 years. I have a lovely husband and 4 beautiful daughters, so feel blessed. Oh well off to work now, thanks again.

Kaye love, Your post to me says women are strong, loving and capable, Thats my experience too, we hold it all together, Hugs hun Caz xxx

I think mostly my Gran (my Mum's Mum) - she was lovely and honest and caring, but never took any nonsense and had the strength to fight for what she needed to. It appears I have inherited that strength of mind thankfully. My Mum also has been a huge influence on my life - she is an absolute angel and has been a Tower of Strength to me when I've needed her - I'm not sure I'd be here today without her. Kaye x

Hi Caz Got to be my two children.................. Ria xxx

I know why Ann Love, hugs to you, Star, My grandma was quite hard but softened in her 90s lol and my cuddly nanna, whose birthday I was born on was developing alztheimers when i was small, Bet you had lovely times with your nan, Caz xxx

Definitely my Nan Joyce...without the question of a doubt. She was such a wonderful lady, so inspiring, caring, loving, took me on days out, never shouted at me...just such a wonderful lady, I love her more than anyone...(apart from my boys and hubby of course!!!)

I agree Caz but can't talk about Dad at the mo. You know why !

Catherine and Kitty, Both your posts brought tears to my eyes,good parents are as precious as gold dust, Caz xxxx

oh kitty love that must feel awful and frustrating sometimes my mum died of a brain haemorrage 2 days after I had my eldest she went into a coma never came round, then died. she always said if she was gonna end up a vegateble which they said she would be then she wanted an end. I was named after my Aunty Kitty.love to you catherine xx xx

My mother without a doubt. She was the most independant woman I ever knew. Born 1929 but well before her time. She was totally independant all throughout her life, she was a well known figure in my community for being there for people and fighting for the poor pensioners rights down the street.,If anything that concerned anyone she was there to back them up. She taught me to be independant and not reliable on anyone-she was strict but kind and I miss her every day since the 10yrs she left me. On the day of her funeral all the local Tameside Councillors stood lining the road in respect of her I sat in the funeral car watching them with their heads bowed, and I knew what a fanstatic woman my mother was. catherine xx

My happy, loving Dad who died 4 years ago and my lovely giggly Mum who, sadly has alzheimers and doesn't recognise me any more. I miss them both very much.