Lanarkshire woman is much more than a mum and deserved Say it With Flowers recipient

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Mum-of-two Rie has been awarded this week's 'Say it With Flowers' award for her loving commitment to her family.Rie, who lives in Coltness, is full-time carer for her son Darran who has "profound" mental and physical disabilities.

The 55-year-old was nominated by the Wishaw Press team for the award after we were touched by her story that we reported on last week.

The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Rie was left devastated recently after a small but essential piece of Darran’s wheelchair was lost during a walk around the town with her three-year-old granddaughter.

She told Lanarkshire Live : “I was really stressed at the time. "It was raining and I was trying to get Darran in the car and get my granddaughter in her car seat, the nut must have come off without me even noticing."The handles of the chair have a metal bar which goes across to stop the whole thing collapsing and the headrest attaches to the bar.