Elizabeth "LIZ KIDD" KIDD

Thinking of you this birthday morning Lizzy as we watched the sunrise near Amandy's home on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Love from us all - you know who :-)

Happy Mothers Day Little Mum x

We had smoked salmon for brekky and I told Annabelle how much you loved her and how much fun you would have had together.

Miss you always, but even more on those special days!

Love G, A and L x

Happy Mother´s Day mum. We all really wished you were with us on our recent Hawaii trip, we think of you always and talk of you often. Love you lots. Xx Moo

Another Christmas is almost upon us, with everyone gathering at Adamstown for the long lunch. You'll be sorely missed Lizzy but there will be love and virtual hugs heading your way from us all.

Almost 20 years too since we ventured south to Antarctica in December 2004. Great memories.

Love from Geoff, Lyndell, Annabelle, Amanda, Andy and Jupiter.

Can´t believe it´s 8 years, Mum. It doesn´t get any easier. If anything, as Annabelle gets older it gets harder because I know that you would have been the best of friends. We talk about you all the time and miss you so much! Will have some salmon and maybe even a blue Hawaii in your honour. Love you lots, G, L & Raptor

So sad that we can't celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary together Lizzy, lots of happy memories will just have to make up for your absence. Bundles of love heading your way from us all. Rod.

So I know it´s your Birthday, but I decided I´d eat a very large pack of smoked salmon on your behalf. I know you´d be happy about that. Wish we could go and have one of our brekky dates. Love you always mum. Xox Moo

So many friends messaging today to remember your birthday Lizzy. Still missing you so much, my little travel buddy. Love always, Rod.

Another Mother´s Day without you. Love you and miss you always. I really wish you´d been here the last few weeks, it´s been a tough time, but I know you´re watching and protecting me from somewhere. Love you lots. Moo.

This hibiscus has just peaked, Lizzy, but our memories are still fresh. We missed your smiling presence in Honolulu last month when we celebrated Amanda's birthday together. Love always.

Merry Christmas Little Mum. It still isn´t any easier, if anything it´s harder because each year you´ve missed so much more. Annabelle held court once again and was spoilt rotten. We love you and miss you always. L, G & A

Christmas Eve and thinking of you, mum. Dad came over and helped me put up the tree and decorate it this year. The only thing that would have made it more perfect is if you were there, too. Love you always. Moo, Andy, Jupe and JD xox

Our 8th Christmas without you Lizzy, but you're always in our hearts, and we have pictures like this to remind us of happy gatherings. Love always. Rod.

Lyndell and I had a Blue Hawaii in your honour little mum. I think you would have liked it. 7 years seems so long ago and at the same time only yesterday. We love and miss you! L, G & A xx

Seven long years today, but the memories are strong and happy. Here we are strolling around Nagasaki - a few days later you almost took out a couple of the crew when the ship rolled :)

A wee dram in memory; BBay seems particularly quiet today. Love always

Another birthday we don´t get to celebrate little mum. As always, there is so much I wish I could tell you. We live and miss you, and I will mix up some Blue Hawaii´s in your memory tonight. Love, L, G & A xx

More happy memories of adventures together Lizzy. Thinking of you on your birthday and still missing you like you wouldn't believe. Love always.

Thinking of you over Christmas mum, and how much you enjoyed that time of the year. Miss A ate her own body weight in smoked salmon, and we even snuck in some oysters and prawns. Love and miss you, L, G & A

Merry Christmas mum. A strange one this year thanks to covid, but we tried our hardest to celebrate. A cute one of Dad for you, in case you’re checking the page. Xox Amandy

The tree's up but it's another Christmas without you. Fond memories of the ones when you were such an important part of them. Love from us all. Rod.

Love and miss you always mumsy xox
Thanks to Geoff for this gem from the albums.

6 years little mum. Seems like only yesterday. Annabelle and I spoke about you when I put her to bed tonight, and I told her how much you loved her and that you would have been the best of friends! We love and miss you! G, L & A

Many friends & loved ones remembering you today. There's even been a run on smoked salmon in Newcastle & Christchurch. Still missing you every day.

Happy days in Bhutan. Lots of good memories on what would have been our 48th anniversary.
Love always, Rod

Happy Bday Little Mum. We didn't forget, I just wanted to wait til it was your birthday in our fave place, and one of your fave places, Hawaii.

We are having a wonderful time, reminiscing about our trips as kids.

I even tried a Blue Hawaii' for you (see other post).

We love you and miss you as ever, and you're always in our thoughts.

Love G, L and Miss A xxx

Dearest little mum. Another birthday, another milestone without you. So many times I wish I could pick up the phone and talk to you to get your advice or hear your voice. We all wish you were still with us.
Love you always, Moo.

Special thoughts on a special lady's special day. Love always.

Love you always.

Another Mothers Day without you Little Mum, but we are thinking of you, just like we do every day. We have got a mountain of smoked salmon, some delicious oysters, and some prawns that resemble lobsters to gorge on! We know that you would give Miss Moo a run for her money in the salmon stakes if you were here.

You are loved and missed more than ever.

Bundles of hugs, G, L, and Miss A xoxo

Special thoughts are flying your way for Easter Lizzy. There could have been some chocolate too but it doesn't travel well. I'll look after it for you though. Love always. Rod.

Little Mum,

I wanted to write earlier, but also wanted to hold out.

So much has happened since I wrote on Christmas.

I made it to 40. Who would have thought?! I know I didn’t. And yet here I am

Before Christmas last year, I was told that I had been approved to be a Crown Prosecutor, pending approval by the Attorney General on his return from leave.

Today I was advised that the Attorney had signed off on my appointment. In the not too distant future I will run trials/appear in court as counsel. Wigged and gowned in a similar manner to Kavanagh QC, albeit with less svelte robes. I wish so much that I could call you and tell you, and so much more that you could see me robed. I know that you would be just as chuffed as I am.

Love you so much, and miss you even more!

G, L & A

Little mum.
Another Christmas Day, Boxing Day and another year almost at an end. You still visit my dreams all the time, so real that I wake up thinking you're still with us.
It's been a wild couple of years with the dreaded covid but good things are still around.
Andy and I are on a new adventure in Christchurch, you'd just love our little home and I wish you could see all the cherry blossoms in spring. Hopefully 2022 will bring travel back to us a bit so that we can see more of dad, G,L & A.
We're thinking of you always little mum
Xox
Moo and Andy

Merry Christmas Little Mum. We had a lovely day with dad yesterday. He did your tomato and onion salad which was almost as good as yours. Almost. Miss Moo is getting such a big girl and is such a character. I know that you and she would have been best friends. Love always, L, G & Miss A xx

Another Christmas without you has almost arrived, but at tomorrow's lunch, we know you'll be with us in spirit, and we'll be thinking of you often as we recall good times together. Love always.

5 years little mum and it still seems like it was only yesterday.

We had some smoked salmon bagels for breakfast and we showed Annabelle some old photos of you with Amanda and I when we were kids.

We think about you every day, but particularly today, and I wish that you could see Annabelle and the lovely girl she's growing into. I know you would be proud of her and it hurts so much that you missed out on that.

We love you and miss always.

L, G & A xx

Happy days at Heron Island, August 1974

Happy 70th little mum. We had dad in vet for a lovely lunch on the weekend and I made your tomato and onion but forgot to add the sugar LOL. Annabelle read a story to dad that he bought her and is such a lovely little person. We all love and miss you! L, G & A

Happy 70th my darling mumsy. Love and miss you so very much! We're all looking after each other down here but the hole you've left will always be there. Xox Moo

You may have missed out on your 70th birthday Lizzy, but we celebrated memories of your love and generous spirit in your absence. Love always.

"Lizzy's" Banksia at Murrah is flourishing after the wet Summer. Great memories.

Happy Mother’s Day little mum. There isn’t a day when I don’t think of you, but today more than ever. We had smoked salmon for breakfast AND lunch. Love you and miss you always xx

Another Easter is almost here Lizzy and you're in our thoughts. Japan's cherry blossoms are at their peak - the earliest in a thousand years. We never witnessed that show, but other memories of our trip spring to mind. Missing you so much.

We made it little Mum! 5 years cancer free today!! I miss you so much and wish I could have one more hug. We all do! Annabelle is so interested in Egyptology that Lyndell says it runs in the family. I think there may be some truth in that but I wish so much that she could have learnt it from you. I had a lovely dinner and finished with a Tasmanian scotch that I’m sure you would have loved! Love you and miss you forever xx

Another Christmas without you and another Christmas where you're still so obviously there in spirit. We had mountains of smoked salmon, and Annabelle inhaled more than her fair share. She became the official reader of the cracker jokes, and even read No-Name a story. You would have been so impressed. We love you and miss you always, more at times like this. L, G & Miss A

Remembering how much you enjoyed Christmas, Lizzy, and how your smile lit up everything for us. I found this example - waiting for pizza in Rome. Fond memories; love always.

Can’t believe it’s been 4 years little Mum. We had smoked salmon and we talked about you and how wonderful your hugs were! We love you and miss you more than ever. L, G and Miss A xx

Still a star in our lives Lizzy. Love always.

4 years with wings lil Mum. I've spent the morning looking at photos and it's always a lovely way to start the day. I just wish I had more. Been dreaming of you lots lately and in them you're always well and happy. Andy and I will go and have a day celebrating you, feel free to join us in spirit as I'm sure there'll be some bubbles involved.
Love you, miss you, Moo.

Happy Birthday Little Mum.

Annabelle is spending the day with dad and we took some flowers over for your birthday.

We talk about you often and Annabelle loves looking at old pictures of us all.

Love you and miss you always.

G, L & A xx

Happy birthday memories Lizzy. Love you. Missing you.

Thinking of you today little mum, as I do most days. We had smoked salmon for breakfast which you would have loved! Annabelle gobbled hers up and would have given you a run for your money! We love you and miss you. Happy Mothers Day!!! Love from L, G and Miss A xx

Happy Mother's Day little mum! I hope you're having a ball where ever you are.
You'll be happy to know I'm now a mum to another fur baby. This time a little puppy called Jupiter. Possibly not quite the kids you and Dad were hoping I'd have but I'm very happy nonetheless.
Love you, miss you always.
Moo

Love you mum. We had dad and Byron and Merilee over for Christmas lunch and had a video call with Andy and Amanda.

Annabelle held court as usual and was such a good little helper, handing out presents with a hug and a Merry Christmas'.

Love you lots, and miss you more as time goes by.

G, L & A

I didn't forget about you little mum, I never could.

I had a check-up yesterday and hoped to get the all clear for another 6mths but they messed my bloods up.

I got those results today and all is well.

I can't believe it's been 3 years already. It still hurts and I still miss you so much.

Annabelle asks about you and has finally worked out that she won't see you ever again. When I had to explain it to her we both cried. I think she has inherited your kindness and sensitivity.

Love you and miss you always, Geoff, Lyndell and Annabelle xx

Hiya Mum, we had a beautiful family get together on the weekend and raised a glass to you! Love you, miss you, and hope you're still causing mischief up there. Xxx Moo

Three years now since your passing and still so much love for you from all of us. Always a sad anniversary, but we try to remember you enjoying happy occasions and events. Machu Picchu provided quite a few of those, and I was blessed to share them with you.

Rod

Forty five years ago today Lizzy, and two generations of women continue in your footsteps. Who'd have thought! Fond memories of you at lunch today - Rod, Amanda, Geoff, Lyndell and Annabelle. Andy too, but he was stuck in Wellington.

Happy birthday Liz. Lots of love.

Very fond birthday thoughts of our wonderful lady Lizzy - wife, mother, grandmother and dear friend.

Dearest little mum. In 20 days time Andy and I head off on our honeymoon to Europe. I am sooooo excited. I really wish you were still here as we are going to Rome and I'm sure you would have had all the tips for us. Dad is coming over to visit next week and suss out our itinerary. You and he have done most of the places we are going.
I know You will be there with me in spirit while we are travelling. Love you to the moon and back. Xxx Moo

Happy Mother's Day mumsy! I really hate this day because It's the time I miss you the most. This year my fur son got me some flowers and chocolate for mother's day to cheer me up.
Love you loads. Wish we could go to Goldbergs and have coffee and breakfast.
Xxx
Moo

Another Mother's Day and so fondly remembered.

Love always and know what great kids you raised.

Rod

Your Banksia tree at Murrah was flowering profusely today Lizzy. It must have known I was visiting. Love always. Miss you.

Ann and I have been thinking of you Liz and remembering the good times we had. Love from Bob and Ann Loughran.

Hello Little Mum,

No anniversary or special reason, just wanted to let you know I'm still thinking about you.

I was watching TV the other night and before I went to bed I was flicking through the channels and came across Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile with Hercule Poirot. It made me think of you and Nanna and how we used to watch them all together.

It made me sad but also happy because I am lucky to have those memories. Annabelle and I have taken to watching movies on the weekend which is nice, even if we end up watching them a 100 times hehe

I saw my doc the other week and everything is the same so he is is very happy. I see him in March next year for my next lot of scans and if they are good I think he is going to cut me loose and let me just have follow-ups with my GP.

Annabelle tried on her flower-girl dress for Amandy's wedding and she looks like a little princess. You would have cried she looked that cute.

Anyways, I just wanted to let you know that I am always thinking about you, and that we all love and miss you enormously!

Love,

Geoff

Thinking of you lovely Liz. We had such a great day with Rod at your place at Barragga Bay. Bob and Ann

Little Mum,

I can't believe it's 2 years...

So much has happened and I wish you were here to share it all with.

Annabelle is a force to be reckoned with, all the time with the same mischievous smile as you. Oh the fun you two would have!!!

We love you and miss you always, but particularly today!

Two years with angel wings little Mama. Missing you dearly. Sending you so much love and cuddles. Xxx Moo

Good times slowly returning
but dearly wish you were here to share.

Love always, Rod

Been thinking of you all day Liz. Miss you heaps.
Sue

Another birthday missed,
but not forgotten.
A special day of love and smiles,
filled with memories
of paths we've trodden.

Dearest Mumsy. I posted this for you on Mother's Day but for some reason silly technology didn't work. Anyway, didn't want you to think you weren't on my mind. Mother's Day will forever more be a hard one. We all love and miss you so much. It's now only 6 months till Andy and I get married. Dad came and gave his approval on the dress, I think you would love it and I know you gave your approval from up there, too. Love you Mum xxx

Our second Mother's Day without you Mum. Doesn't seem any easier. We're in the Blue Mountains and saw so many beautiful flowers yesterday at the gardens, you would have loved them! Love you, miss you and think of you today, and every day. Geoff, Lyndell and Annabelle xx

Thinking of you this Mothers' Day Lizzy, and every other day as well. Love always.

Dearest Mum. Today marks the end of our first family holiday since you've passed. I thought of you so many times while we were away in our families special place, Hawaii. Made even more special by having Andy propose to me on the top of a huge mountain on Oahu. I said yes! I wish you could have been there but I know you'd approve and I know you're watching from somewhere. I love you so much mum and I know you will watch over our wedding, too. I promise to always make you proud. Thinking of you always, your newly engaged little girl. xxxxx Moo

Little mum, I can't believe it's been a year already. You've missed out on so much and it hurts knowing that you will miss much more still.

Annabelle looks at your picture and smiles and says 'grandma'. She has grown so much and I wish you could listen to her sing and watch her dance.

Last week the doctors told me that my scans were clear again and Ok'd me to have my portacath taken out, and I couldn't tell you.

I know you're at peace and no longer in pain but that doesn't make it any easier not having you here.

We love you so much, and miss you always!

Geoff, Lyndell and Annabelle xx

Today Andy and I lit a candle for you at a beautiful church. I felt it was a nice way to commemorate you and we have decided to do it each year. I can't believ a year has passed, the only thing that makes it easier is knowing you aren't in pain anymore. Love you so much mum. We will crack a champagne and have some smoked salmon tonight in your memory. Xxx Amanda and Andy