08/05/2026
A first Mother’s Day without a Mum.
I’m thinking of all the friends (and my sister and husband) who have lost their mum and reshaped the meaning of this day forever.
I imagined it to be hard, but tomorrow I’ll find out.
Amidst the wonky pancakes breakfast and the extra hugs, there will likely be some sentimentality and sadness on Mother’s Day.
And so I’m sharing some of my fave pics to celebrate Judy Flower - who knew how to immaculately recreate women’s weekly cakes, rock an 80’s perm and hug her grandkids tight. She passed away after 200 days in hospital last year.
Sorry to use social media to bring a a few of you up to speed about why I’ve been MIA for a while. And thanks to those who’ve offer incredible support along the way.
Grief brings about a mix of retreating into survival mode but what emerges is a furious desire to live the fullest life possible.
Big love to anyone in the same (or similar boat) this weekend.
Kate x
