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Daphne Carter Tribute 

Much loved mum, friend, local preacher, animal lover
Mum passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, love, her favourite foods and hedgehogs. 
Happy to announce that hedgehogs will be on the £5.00 bank note - love WINS!
 

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WHY MUM'S MATTER

My mother was quite simply 'my mum' I never referred to her as my adopted mum just a wonderful lady who loved me and welcomed me into her home along with my amazing father. We simply just 'did life' I was there daughter and that was that. Adoption should be made normal, stable and highly prized.

days before mums 90th Birthday
Life in Lagos, Nigeria with my family and church goers
Life in Lagos, Nigeria with my family and church goers

Overseas

Mum's mum died young in her early 20's, her father remarried and mum saw this tragedy as an opportunity to work overseas with the Girl's Brigade, she did this for 13 years.  Suddenly a young man walked into her office as an 'account' it was love at first sight.. they got married within 1 year, had a child and my miracle journey into their life was about to start.

My mum was a specialist at turning tragedy into triumph. I am still learning how.

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