Last week my second godmother died. Both my godmothers were amazing and my godfather is pretty great too. Margaret though, pictured below on the left, was quite extraordinary.

Margaret began to lose her sight as a child, and by the time I was old enough to know her she was completely blind. On first meeting you probably would not have realised she had lost her sight because of the way she approached life, and spoke about colour, nature and the environment around her. She was truly inspirational, despite never being in complete control of her guide dogs!
We never let her forget the one who nipped next door to our neighbours one Sunday, and enjoyed their Sunday roast which had been resting on the side. And all of us were in hysterics at her wedding when both her dog and her groom’s guide dog took it upon themselves to enjoy the desserts on the lower shelf of the dessert trolley. Always up for a giggle, always ready to listen, and always showing an interest in the world around her. She was someone very very special, and I was so fortunate to be her god-daughter. Thank you Mum for asking Margaret to be one of my godparents, thinking of you, her husband and her today.
What a God send.. so special.. xx
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Sending our sympathies on your loss.
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Thank you much appreciate it, as does Mum.
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Such a sad loss, Becky. Heartfelt commiserations.
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Thank you Tish, much appreciated. Have had some very happy news today – become grandparents. So that’s cheered us all up 🙂
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Oh now that is very lovely news. Brilliant!
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It isn’t it. She’s two days early and looks gorgeous
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Oh how exciting!
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so sorry about your loss, Becky. how wonderful and happy memories she left behind 🙂
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thank you so much xx
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I am so sad to hear your loss dear Becky, Memories of beautiful people never die… Much Love, nia
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Oh Nia thank you. That’s such a lovely thought ❤
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Sorry for your loss Becky, she sounds like a wonderful character to have had in your life. So good that you have great memories of her to comfort you.
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Thank you Jude, really appreciate your support and kind words 🥰
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Sorry for your loss, but it’s good that you have such happy memories of her that will be with you always.
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That’s so true Graham. Sitting here, reading everyone’s comments, more and more great memories are coming back 🙂
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A beautiful memory.
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Thank you Marilyn. She was very special
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Sorry for your loss, Becky. But what great memories of an awesome lady 🌹
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Thank you so much. Awesome is a perfect description for her
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Quite good fun to have in your life Becky. Thinking of you 😢🤗
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Thank you, so lucky to have known her well
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So sorry for your loss Debbie, she sounds a wonderful person.
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Thanks Alison
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Becky, she sounds delightful and by the sounds of it, living life to the full with a fun sense of humour. Best of all, her spirit lives on by sharing her life stories.
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Thank you so much. She was so special, I can her voice now as I read everyone’s comments 🙂
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She sounds lovely, and I’m so sorry you’ve lost her. The hats take me right back in time!
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Hee hee, they’re great aren’t they. Loved that they wore them!
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So very, very sorry! Your stories of the dogs made me laugh and also brought tears to my eyes.
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My reaction too as I recalled the memories 😀 her dogs were so well behaved when working, but off duty they seemed to pick up her sense of fun!
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Oh, nice!
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We don’t do the godparent thing in our area….maybe we missed out .
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There’s definitely something for having other adults in your life. I know some around here choose to have a secular or humanist naming ceremony, and nominate adults to be ‘mentors’.
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This is lovely, Becky, and a beautiful tribute to someone who was (obviously) a wonderful influence in your life.
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Thank you Clare, she was so lovely and such fun
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Such a beautiful tribute to your godmother Becky!
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Thank you 😊
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Lovely tribute, Becky… Margaret sounds to have been quite a character
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Thanks Sue, she really was 🙂
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😊
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I agree with Jo, this is both a happy and sad post. It’s so good you can think of her and your beloved memories. Cherish them always.
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Thank you Cee, I will xxxx
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Oh, this is a happy/sad post that I wasn’t expecting. I agree with Margaret that you were lucky to have her involved in your life. She does sound special. no wonder you turned out so well 🙂 🙂
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Awww thank you so much Jo. Yes, been keeping it quiet as I was knocked off kilter last week despite it being a happy release for her. We have been expecting the call since last year, but still never easy. She was a school friend of Mum, so been in our lives a long time. She was such fun.
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Sending hugs, hon 💕💕
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🥰
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What a lovely tribute. And how lovely too that your godparents were a real presence in your life. I don’t even know who mine were, but I must have had some, as I was christened..
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I was very fortunate, and still have regular contact with my last remaining godparent. He gets on brilliantly with MrB, and so it remains a very important relationship 🙂
Margaret though was extra special
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It’s the forename that does it!
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I’m the same.
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😦 . We’ve missed out, Jude.
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Only one grandparent too and she died when I was six. I always envied friends who went to their granny for Sunday tea.
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I know what you mean. Me? No grandparents. No aunts, uncles, cousins, siblings either.
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oh my! Now though you have an amazing family around you 🙂
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Indeed. And I seem to be The Matriarch!
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What a fabulously young and talented one too 😘
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Flattery will get you everywhere 😉
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Fortunately I did have plenty of aunts, uncles, cousins and two big brothers!
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Yay xxx
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oh that’s sad. Although losing mine between the ages of 10 and 15 was pretty tough too
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Probably even tougher as you had known them for a much longer time. I barely remember mine even though she apparently lived with us for 6 months of the year.
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Oh my, amazing how iur childhood memories let us down sometimes. Hope you have pics at least xx
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None of me with her.
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Oh 😦
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