Mum's the word

Eeeeee byyyyyyy gum,

It's time to take a jump back in time my son. Here's a lovely message from someone who knows a fair bit about your childhood. It's ya mam!

Hello Alan,

Well, I have memories galore from the past and watching you grow up but Pete asked me to put one which really stands out for his blog. So here it is....

I'll never forget one amazing day which came after the shock and trauma of your accident at the tender age of 12 months which was difficult for everybody - but especially you.

This treasured memory came days after your operation when you had already spent some time in hospital when we came to visit you and - having never walked before - I walked in and you looked at me and out of nowhere started walking towards me with your arms wide open and looking so proud of yourself. Incredibly you had learnt to walk yourself with a little help of the nurses. I was overjoyed and you were pleased as punch!

Well, from one big day to another. I wish you and Belinda a long and very happy life together,

All my love,

Mum

xx

Wow Mr Al,
I think I am going to have to get this blog sponsored by Kleenex to deal with the tears it's caused me and probably you over the last 42 days. Now that really does sum you up as a person. Learning to walk yourself. You've always been a fighter mate and you've been through some tough times but always come back a stronger man for it. I'll never forget the worry we all had when your dad moved to the great football pitch in the sky but boy was I chuffed when you proved us all wrong by becoming a man. I have no idea why anyone worried so much.

You've accomplished so much since then mate and i am sure your dad is incredibly proud of what you've achieved. In fact I am sure he's been the angel that's watched over you to help you get where you are now. Doubtless he's also having a free ride in the Aston Martin's and Bentleys and soon-to-be Ferraris you've been driving over the last few years.

Love ya xx