Having the opportunity to catch up with family was wonderful. The kids were happy to get their cuddles back, and my mum was happy to see her grandchildren. Hope you were able to spend some time with your family too.

As I sat with my mother, she said how much she loved her Tree of My Life necklace because every time she passed the mirror on the weekends, she would catch a glimpse of the names of her five grandchildren on the leaves.