*nods head* it's hard, isn't it, parting with something that's done such faithful duty. I handed over my old computer today to a dear friend who is moving interstate and taking it with her, so I won't even be able to pop in on it to check it's being well-treated.
:: hugs :: re your mum's birthday. It's been eight years since my mum passed and I still get sad on the day. The lillies sound lovely though.