mum i was  6 months old when my dad left you  and i often remember  when you had  to  walk up to the  court  to  get the money from   me  dad, and how  such a beautfull lady and  as a mother, worked  so  hard  day and night  to put  food on the table for us we never  went  without, you had a fare few  jobs,  you never  took  time  out  for  youreself it  was always for  others, this lady raised money for  jayne lane school and   for   mannor  hospital, for the babies machines  to help them along,   I was always  delighted and lucky to have  you as my mother.Then i  turned  16 and  turned up at  court  and  told  them i did not   want my mum  doing this anymore , she  got us in tiny little shop  window  shows  where we  sang  she always  went  without herself to make others happy.  ill never forget  you mum because   you are  alive in me.