In June 2006, while on holiday, Mary suffered a stroke. While she did not lose her mental and verbal skills, her right leg and arm were paralyzed leaving her unable to walk or paint. After three months in hospital and lots of rehab, Mary's determination is helping her recover but it's a slow process.

My mum would like to thank all those who have sent her cards and letters of encouragement. She apologizes for not being able to reply personally to all her well-wishers as she is unable write or type.

Seven months on, mum is gradually learning to walk again and hopes that one day she may also be able to put brush to canvas and paint her remarkable portraits of a rapidly vanishing London.

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