Category Archives: Mothers & Daughters

A Wilderness

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Sherri Matthews

Where to begin? Let’s try December 21st, 2021, with my last blog post. On Christmas Eve, three days after I posted, my Mum was rushed by ambulance to our local hospital with a stroke. Life for us both would never … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Grief, Mothers & Daughters | Tagged Bereavement, Caregivers, Carers, family, Family Life, Grief, life, loss, love, Memoir, Mothers & Daughters, writing | 46 Comments

A Mother’s Love: Day 4 Black And White Photo Challenge

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Sherri Matthews

This Sunday in the UK, families everywhere will be honouring Mum on what we call Mothering Sunday. When I lived in America, I lost track of when this special day occurred, since Mother’s Day, as it is called there, is … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog Hops, Mothers & Daughters, My California, Photos | Tagged Black & White Photo Challenge, Blog Hops, Boating, California, Family Memoirs, love, Mothering Sunday, Mothers & Daughters, Norfolk Broads, Tell 5 Secrets Blog Hop | 99 Comments

Far From Okay But I Want To Be Happy

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Sherri Matthews

Do you ever feel so weighed down that you want to stay in bed, pull the covers up over your head and go to sleep for days on end? That’s how I’ve been feeling lately. No spring in my step, … Continue reading →

Posted in Asperger's Syndrome, Family Life, Friendship, Mothers & Daughters | Tagged Asperger's Syndrome, depression, Friendship, happiness, Happy YouTube Clip, Mental Health, Mothers & Daughters, Optimism, sadness, Social Worker, Vitamin D Deficiency | 95 Comments

Thank You – You Are My Sunshine!

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

So here we are, all the birthday celebrations for my daughter’s 21st have been and gone but what a wonderful time it was! My heart is full of the joy and love which comes from sharing this special time with … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Family Life, Family Traditions, Friendship, Mothers & Daughters | Tagged Asperger syndrome, Awards, Cake, emotions, Family Life, Friends, Gangnam Style, happiness, joy, love, Roller coaster, Sentiments, thank you, The Sunshine Award, Thorpe Park | 10 Comments

Girl With The Summertime Smile

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Sherri Matthews

Girl with the Summertime Smile You came to me, wrapped up in love, on a too-hot summer’s day As you took in every life-drop falling from the sky, Then seeking quiet refuge in the still of your shut-tight eyes. Oh … Continue reading →