health – Page 13 – My thoughts on a page.

Celebrating all that you were.

May 15, 2014

The weather in Ireland at the moment is beautiful. It is warm, and sunny with clear blue skies. The countryside around where I live is beautiful in such weather, and even though I am living here a long time I never tire of looking at it. When I do it lifts my spirits and I … More Celebrating all that you were.

Second chance guestpost.

May 10, 2014

I asked for that one post you bloggers would choose to repost for a second outing.. Last night I received this one, and as May 10th is the special day mentioned I have decided to post it today. For you mewhoami and your stepfather on his birthday. As I was going through my old posts, … More Second chance guestpost.

A week in dinners.

May 3, 2014

We are what we eat. Ever heard someone say that? Do you really believe it? I have heard it many times and I must admit while glaring at my non healthy eating teenager, I have actually said it to her. But really, are we what we eat? If this is true God help my family … More A week in dinners.

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Listen up, I have a secret.

May 1, 2014

I knew it. I have felt it for years and now I have proof. I am special! I have tried telling my family for the longest time, but all I have got from them is groans. They are unwilling to believe it. However now it’s official. I have something that many have tried to find … More Listen up, I have a secret.

The conversation within silence.

April 23, 2014

“Hi, how are things?”, is how we greet each other, in an upbeat voice, as we deliver the mandatory kiss on the cheek. “Any news?“, we continue. “No none at all, all good thanks”. And then we pause….. And in that moment, as silence takes hold, we communicate on a whole different level. Looking at you … More The conversation within silence.

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Joanne O Riordan, A girl who knows no limits.

April 17, 2014

Can any of us imagine as we lie there watching our pregnant belly being scanned what it would be like to be told, “I’ll just get the consultant”. At that point you know all is not what it should be. There is something wrong. Life may never be the same again. Today I took two … More Joanne O Riordan, A girl who knows no limits.

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Series of letters. Letter 24.

April 6, 2014

Today’s letter is a very heartfelt honest letter. It tells, not only the story of one very strong ladies battle out of an abusive relationship, but also her dealing with depression. I don’t believe anyone who reads this letter can finish it, and not feel deep admiration for the writer. The writer at this time … More Series of letters. Letter 24.

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Gone.

April 2, 2014

“Oh my God, he’s gone! He died. He actually died!” These are the thoughts that arrest me, out of the blue regularly. I might be driving, or out buying groceries, perhaps out having fun with friends, or teaching at the pool, when without any warning I remember. Dan died. When this moment hits it quite … More Gone.

Aoibheanns Pink Tie. One fathers positive response to the loss of his child.

March 27, 2014

“You have cancer”. Can you imagine sitting in a surgery and hearing that? Now imagine sitting there with your husband or partner and hearing “Your son/daughter has cancer”. Imagine the next scene, if your child is old enough, you must sit there and support your son or daughter, as they hear for the very first … More Aoibheanns Pink Tie. One fathers positive response to the loss of his child.

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What lies beneath?

March 24, 2014

At what age do girls become unattractive? When we look at newborns we marvel at how perfect they are. As toddlers and young children we remark on how cute they look, and use words such as “handsome” and “pretty”. When they are ten and eleven, we appreciate their fresh faced childish faces, faces we believe … More What lies beneath?