This is just to wish Mum a very happy birthday. The truth is, it has been a tough few months,  and it feels like such a long time since I saw her in person. While we’ve been talking online every morning, I miss her cuddles and her cooking, and I’m looking  forward to going to visit her and Dad as soon as we get the all clear. As fantastic as independence is, nothing quite beats the unconditional love of a parent – these last few months  have made that staggeringly clear.