Knowing how unwell I've been for the last week, Mum has always been at the end of the phone willing to perk me up. At my worst she was calling regularly to make sure that I was ok, that I was keeping myself warm ("Yes, mum") and drinking plenty of water ("Yes, mum") hehe. Although she was worried about me, just knowing that someone was at the end of the phone whenever I needed to grunt into it was a great help.

This morning a rather loud parcel 'plopped' through my letterbox, containing two things. A book for me, as she knew that I'd just finished the last book she sent me, and a bar of rather sumptuous Lindt dark chocolate (hardcore 70% stuff) which I know has been found to help with sore throats and coughs - although she included it for the pure pleasure factor ;-)



So, this is for my Mum, to say thanks for your love, phonecalls and letters when I was feeling really dire.

And also a big thankyou to Amber who called daily to check up on me, and to provide me with the gossip and goings on to keep my mind off the flu!