MEET the incredible mums of Andover who deserve a big shoutout today.
Sunday, March 10, marks Mother's Day where mums, grandmas, and more are recognised for the love they give every day.
For some, today will be full of celebration and love, but for others, it may be filled with tough memories. Whatever today brings, we hope you treat yourself kindly.
If you're a busy mum? Well, we hope you can at least put your feet up and enjoy a cup of tea.
We asked our readers on Facebook to share a photo of their mother and a reason for why they are amazing. Here's what a few had to say.
Pat Wilce
Michelle Foley said: "I’m so lucky to have one amazing mum! She is my best friend.
"Not only is she a very busy foster carer, she’s grandma to my eight children plus her other grandchildren.
"She is very very loved by all! Pat Wilce you are one in a million!"
Donna McCormack
Gina Kirkpatrick said: "This is my amazing mum Donna McCormack. She’s is the best mum in the world.
"Everyone knows her as she has worked in the Andover hospital for many many years and she would do anything for anyone.
"She will never know how much she has been a rock to me throughout my life. I’m very lucky to have her."
Sylvia Rubery
Kirsty Marchment said: "My wonderful mum has been diagnosed with MND.
"Mum is so brave and continues to be a super supportive loving mum/wife/nanny, to my step dad, my sister and I, my sons and my niece and nephew.
"We are so lucky to have her and love her loads. I want to make mum feel extra special this mothers day."
Maisie
Tina Harris said: "This beautiful mummy Maisie is absolutely amazing, she’s strong, kind and very caring.
"She’s had a very tough time since her three-year-old son was born with CKD and needed a transplant.
"All that she’s been through she still smiles every day I’m her mum and I love her so much."
Sandy
Vicki Kirkpatrick said: "This is my mum Sandy, we lost my dad (her husband) on News Year's Day, she has kept us all going.
"This Mother's Day we want to make her feel extra special."
Do you have a special mum? Please send her a special message in the comments section!
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