WoW Angela!!
Congratulations! But don't be shy - go ahead and spell it out - Order of the British Empire! This is wonderful.
Your Mom will be thrilled. And I believe your Dad knew all about it even before you did (maybe even before the Queen?) - and he is just a-glowing and a-grinning.
I really hope you are taking some time to savour the excitement of it all.
Well done Angela!
Sincerely,
Cathy