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Every morning, Anne Ravenscroft gently wakes her daughter Heidi so that she can wash and dress her
ready to start the day. Later, as she continues to1Heidi, Anne chats about the weather, the birds and
other things.
All day long, Anne is there to wait on her daughter's every2 . But Anne is no new mother3her baby:
she is 81 and a grandmother. Her 46-year-old daughter is so4that she can't speak, walk or do anything
without the help of her5 .
Heidi has a neurological (神经病学的) condition called Rett Syndrome, which has left her unable to6 .
Ever since she was born, her main7has been her mum, Anne. For 46 years, Anne has thrown herself into
this8role, and she goes on to9her daughter's every need. It is for this10that Anne has been
crowned (为…加冕) winner of the Daily Mail Carer of the Year awards. She was11because of her patience
and kindness,12which she continues to carry out this role.
Anne remembers:'It was13shocking when Heidi was diagnosed (诊断), especially to know there was
nothing we could do to14her. But Anne never looked for15or reward; she just cared for her daughter.
Anne admits that her relationship with Heidi is16. 'I'm very touched that other people have seen17in
what I've done,' she says. 'And I have only done what has come naturally to me when faced with my18
child. Looking after Heidi has felt like a privilege.19her, I've known more joy in my life than heartache. My
daughter has never20a burden, and caring for her has never been a chore.'
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