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Mother’s Day a time for love and memories By LIZZIE STIPCEVIC
Liz Campbell in one of the final conversations she had with her late mum. “At the end of the day, it’s a mother’s love that makes Mother’s Day every day,” she says.
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MOTHER’S Day on Sunday is a celebration of all mums and a chance to reflect on the vital roles they have played in our lives. For Kempsey Mayor Liz Campbell, Mother’s Day isn’t about gift giving at all. It is all about the cherished memories she has of her own mum who had a tremendous influence on her life. “I really miss my mum, and that’s part of what Mother’s Day is when you’re a daughter or a son and you’ve lost your mum,” said Liz. “She had a big influence on my life and once you no longer have your mother in your life it is very different, but we had so many good times. “That’s why for me it’s not really about the gift giving; it’s about remembering all the good times. • Continued Page 5
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