I never wanted my Mam to leave us. She was, and will always be, the core of our family. But in her last days, Teesside Hospice became a God send to her, and us, and their care for her meant that she was kept as comfortable as possible, which is all we could have asked for. They also looked after us during the most terrible hours of our lives, which I will always appreciate. I am doing this in memory of my Mam, and hope she is watching over us, feeling proud.