Active discussions

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Sponsored threads

This topic is for sponsored discussions. If you'd like to run one with us, please email [email protected].

See all MNHQ comments on this thread

MNHQ

Home-Start and The National Lottery want to know who you’d like to pay tribute to on Mother’s Day - £300 Love2Shop voucher prize draw! NOW CLOSED

257 replies

AngelieMumsnet · 13/03/2015 16:52

The National Lottery would like to know who you would like to pay tribute to on Mother's Day.

Working with the charity Home-Start, The National Lottery gave one incredible Mum the surprise of a life time to thank her for the difference she’s made to so many.

Watch the video below or click here to watch it.

So we want to ask you, is there someone special that you’d like to thank on Mother’s Day? It may, of course, be your own Mum, it could be an aunt or a neighbour. Whoever it is, we’d love to hear a bit about what made them so special to you Smile.

Everyone who adds their thoughts to this thread will be entered into a prize draw to win a £300 Love2Shop voucher.

Thanks and good luck,
MNHQ

OP posts:
LittleMissIntrovert · 13/03/2015 17:29

I would like to thank my childrens teachers, even though they are both male Smile

My kids love them, they are great with them and have a laugh with them too.

They are with them 5 days a week and teach them lots of interesting things, and I appreciate the work they do.

I know it's technically not what the thread is for, but they spend a lot of time with my children and care for them Smile

thewomaninwhite · 13/03/2015 17:48

It would be my own Mum. Predictable but important!

CMOTDibbler · 13/03/2015 18:14

My dad. Because he is now mums carer - he gets up in the night when shes distressed and searching for him (because she doesn't know who he is), coaxes her to eat, drink and take her medicine, clears up after her incontinence, puts up with Dads Army on constant rotation (the only thing that she enjoys, bizarre because she always hated it), and tries, desperately, to access the help and support they both need.

My lovely, grumpy, neurotic dad, watching a little bit of his beloved dying a little everyday. But refusing to put her in a home, even for a little bit to get some rest, 'because she loved me all those years, and she might have forgotten, but I haven't'

MaggieGreene · 13/03/2015 18:56

My DH, he's a fantastic parent (and far more patient than me) who became a dad at very early age (18). Yet has managed to raise a wonderful, well rounded daughter who's become a lovely adult. He's doing the same with our younger dds and I know they'll be as lovely as DSD and that will mainly be because of his patience and influence.

LeBoob · 13/03/2015 19:29

My 'surrogate' mum. She was my old guide leader and took me into her home when my own mum wasn't strong enough to leave an abusive relationship. She helped me get past all the hurt & anger. There is no way I would be half the person I am without her. My mum still says she is forever in her debt for taking care of me!

She truly is a remarkable person! Flowers

Fizzyplonk · 13/03/2015 19:29

My Mum because she's my sounding board and I tell her all kinds of trivial worries I wouldn't bore anyone else with.
For parenting me well enough. I think I'm a resilient adult. Working with teens with attachment issues I know how important this is. I hope her model of parenting means that I'm also a good enough parent to my boys.

Dolallytats · 13/03/2015 19:34

There are a few mums at DS's school who have been great. I am an agoraphobic who is having huge problems getting my son to and from school by myself. My husband usually comes with me, but he had been unwell last week.

One mum in particular came to my house, going out of her way because although we all live near the school she is a few streets nearer, and would pick DS up and drop him back to the door.

She did this for a few days. I gave her some chocolates but had trouble getting her to take them because she didn't think she was doing anything special.

She was.

prwilson · 13/03/2015 19:47

My own Mum. She is an amazing source of help and support.

whattodoowiththeleftoverturkey · 13/03/2015 19:48

My Nan. She looked after me from the age of 2 when my mum died. Then at the age of 4 I went back to live with my Dad. But my Nan was always my biggest heroine, and gave the most comforting cuddles.
She's got dementia now. I love her so much.

bridge16 · 13/03/2015 19:49

I lost my mother to Ovarian Cancer 10 years ago when i was 22. She was my absolute best friend and i still miss her every day. She has missed my wedding and the birth of my two sons. I would give anything to say thank you to her now for being there for me and now i have my own kids, i realise just what a great job she did of bringing us up.

ktmd · 13/03/2015 19:51

My dad is an absolute rock!

andywedge · 13/03/2015 19:51

My wife Sarah; fab Mum and surprised she's still (quite) sane with our two

xxgeexx · 13/03/2015 19:54

my mum is amazing because she has always been there for me and my four brothers a sister (2 sets of twins) she has always worked and been a great role model and continues to be amazing as a grandparent.

clarejw24 · 13/03/2015 19:54

My Mum has the biggest heart and is always giving to others

hannonle · 13/03/2015 20:00

My mum who helps me through my difficulties.

kimbers85 · 13/03/2015 20:05

mum is always giving and i'd like to give something in return

janeyf1 · 13/03/2015 20:07

I want to thank my wonderful mum because she is always there for me, is great company and she is my best friend

jodiecrossley1 · 13/03/2015 20:09

My mum who is always there for me and cheers me up when I am down, she makes me laugh and is my best friend!

InAndOfMyself · 13/03/2015 20:09

It's all the incredible women I know who love and support each other and understand.

From the lady in the grocery store who gave me a smile when my son had a tantrum, a knowing smile that helped me deal with the situation, to my sister just taking my crying baby from me for an hour because she knew I needed the break, to my best friend crying with me as I went through my divorce, no words needed on that occasion just an understanding and compassion for the pain I was feeling, to my wonderful Mum raising her children pretty much on her own and seeing each of them grow to lovely adults with families of their own.

The group of women I nominate are those that support other women, whether through volunteering or through friendship. The women who know when to accept the help and then pay it back to someone else when they are in a position to do so.

Thank you, beautiful women.

edoody · 13/03/2015 20:14

I would like to thank my wonderful Mum. She's one of a kind & an inspiration for me and many others. She has suffered with poor health for as long as I can remember but she always thinks of others before herself, she is always the first to volunteer to lend a hand, she never complains and of course is a mind of information! No matter what the question she will give you the answer. Love her to the moon and back x

jt75 · 13/03/2015 20:18

All the people who help to run my local U3A.

angiemary · 13/03/2015 20:18

Good times & bad times my mum is always there when need ( Thank you mum )

Dizzyc73 · 13/03/2015 20:20

I'd like to thank my mother-in-law for being so great. I married my husband 3 years ago and have two children from a previous relationship. She treats my two children just like her own grandchildren, she phones to check how they are getting on at school, takes them on days out, buys them lovely presents at xmas and birthdays and has photos of them all around her house alongside her other granchildren. This feels so much more special to me as my children don;t see their own grandparents - it's just lovely that she has taken them under her wings and truly cares for them.

SophiesmumKatie · 13/03/2015 20:20

My own mummy.
I try to be a good parent and what I do has been influenced by her- breastfeeding and encouraging a love of reading and swimming. I'm sure I will want to recreate some of the same experiences I have had as little one gets older. My mum has been incredibly supportive, she stayed with me for a week after baby, was there for birth and totally adores my daughter.

deepcmum · 13/03/2015 20:25

my mother for giving birth to me.