Claire Sutton: My mummy's birthday

I had the most wonderful experience last week and thought I'd share it with you.

It was my mummy's birthday and she came to stay, bringing with her a special present from my brother Neil. Neil had taken a small piece of cine footage and had it converted onto DVD! 

It dated back from… well, let's just say we worked out I was 6, Neil was 8 and my eldest brother Mark was 10. So a little while ago! 

It was fabulous to see my mummy younger then than I am now, flirting outrageously with the camera and looking amazing in a bikini. 

Plus, the utter joy of seeing my Daddy 'come to life' was incredible. He died when I was 13-years-old so it was emotional but incredible! To see his moving image, his face, mouth and eyes so like mine, and to be able to share him with my own children was so very, very special.

We can't wait to transfer all the other footage. I just wish there was sound, but hey, you can't always have it all. I was just grateful to have that!

I'll be in touch soon.

Love Claire
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Comments

[Fiona Bailey]

Hi Claire,
Been trying to get in touch with you for ages but have lost your address and your phone number isn't working. Got your Christmas card... thanks, lovely to hear from you. Would love to catch up... email me!!!
Lots of love Fiona xxx

[Elizabeth]

I would just like to say that i have just read about your dad being "brought to life" on film, and it made me cry! It sounded so lovely and from the heart. My dad died 12 years ago now but i still dont think i could watch him on film. It would upset me to much. xx

[Gillian Worrall]

What a wonderful idea of Neil's,it sounds like your Mom had a lovely birthday!!
Just seeing the photograph of the "Sutton family" altogether has brought back soo.... many childhood
memories,especially of your beautiful Mummy and Daddy.
Lots of love
Gill xxx

[Caroline Hookway]

What a lovely story. I am so pleased that your Mummy's birthday was so special. This year my own Mum had some old cine films converted to dvd from her and my Dad's wedding day (46 years ago) and my brother's christening (45 years ago). We have so many more yet tbe converted. Memories are so precious and although some come with sadness the overwhelming feelings are of joy.
Love Caroline xx