The last 8 years, since Mum was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, have been harrowing. Watching such a capable and energetic Mum gradually become unable to move, talk and be totally reliant on others has been heartbreaking. But throughout the different stages of her illness Mum didn’t complain or have self-pity, she often laughed at her predicament and she never ever gave up trying to fight it. Thank you Mum for showing us such courage, grace and dignity in the most terrible of circumstances. Your wonderful spirit shone through to the very end.