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Evolution

OK so this blog is evolving. Like everything, fog clears, pieces fall into place, what started as one journey ends up at a different destination. I have been reflecting, I do this constantly. I started off on a dream, then … Continue reading

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Are you waiting for your dream to come true?

Be careful about pinning all your hopes on a dream coming true. I started to think about this recently when I read about the 12 bus drivers who had all won millions of pounds on the lottery. It was in … Continue reading

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Mothering Sunday

My Mum hated the phrase ‘Mother’s Day’, she said it was American and it should be ‘Mothering Sunday’. Every Mother’s Day it was my challenge to find the only card that existed with Happy Mothering Sunday on the card instead. … Continue reading

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The memory of all that; oh no they can’t take that away from me

Precious, wonderful, priceless memories can never be taken away even though our loved one is no longer with us, our memories that will always be with us. I was at work today, feeling a bit poorly and decided to buy … Continue reading

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The Elephant in the room, I want to talk about Toby

I really want to talk about Toby, not so much about how he died but I don’t mind talking about that either. I really want you to ask me not ‘How are you?’ but ‘How are you coping at the … Continue reading

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How can I turn loss into inspiration

I am aware that I don’t want the overriding theme of my life to be beareavement and suicide, however I do feel that I can use my pain to help others. To help other parents, to help people understand what … Continue reading

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Nothing matters very much, and few things matter at all

Well I got through Christmas. Did I take my own advice? It wasn’t easy because I was staying with a friend who I didn’t know very well. However, I was grateful that she had invited me into her home and … Continue reading

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A dream come true and my worst nightmare

Well I decided I should start blogging regularly. Why? I am in a reflective mood and feel  I have something to share and if nothing else it may help me to write about what is going on as it is … Continue reading

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A magical time to be in Cornwall

Over the years I can’t tell you how many times I have told friends, acquaintances and anyone who will listen about my dream to live in Cornwall. I can’t tell you how many times people have said ‘Oh well that’s … Continue reading

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I fall in love – all over again

It started off raining and raining… I slept in, went to the Library and had lunch in my favourite cafe. Then about 2 pm the sun came out. I know this part of the world so well, but today I … Continue reading

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