It is almost the exact hour, when twenty seven years ago time stopped for me. It was a Friday morning. I was working on the geriatric ward as a student nurse. I was tired and feeling low, as my Dad was very weak, with motor neurone disease. The ward sister came over and asked me … More Remembering that day.
Anniversaries. We all mark them. We say, ‘One week ago today’, or ‘This day last month’. Our birthdays, wedding anniversaries and memorable occasions. Today is October 7th. To some of you it is a Tuesday of little importance. To others it is an anniversary, a special day. Today October 7th is a significant anniversary in … More We have not forgotten.
Do you shy away from grief? Would you cross the road rather than comfort someone who has lost a loved one? Do you wonder what to say? Does seeing someone mourn make you uncomfortable? I do agree that it is very hard to watch someone hurting. Since young Daniel died I have seen up close … More You do make a difference.
There are times when I sit to write and the words just fly. They are typed before any conscious thought has taken place. In a way it is similar to free writing. Usually on those occasions there is hardly need to edit, and I am often surprised by what I’ve written. Then there are days … More Maybe I’ll post tomorrow.
‘ Today I was driving home, with some shopping in the car, when without conscious thought I found myself driving in the opposite direction. The sun, which had been rare all morning, was shining, and the village looked at it’s best. I knew where I was going. I needed to call up to Daniel. … More When a heart grieves, time moves to a different beat.
A group of friends gather together and enjoy conversation, and craic, Catching up on happenings, we chat and laugh out loud. It is one of those nights, Summer holidays are upon us, and the relaxed atmosphere is evident. Then mid laugh, with happiness in my heart you catch my eye. I see you smile. As … More Where do you go?
I have begun a new category on the blog. It is the story of Daniel, or as he was better known on this blog, ‘The young warrior’. You can check it out in the category on my header ‘Daniels story’. Today as I went back over my posts on Daniel, I was amazed to read … More Daniel’s Story
Today I have cleaned the house, including the bathrooms, I have chatted with my children, and made lunch, done laundry, and cleaned the house some more. Externally I have smiled, and gone about all I have to do as normal. But today, inside I weep. It is just over a year ago since young … More Today is not a good day.
Do you know what you were doing this time last year? Can you remember the days, hours, minutes and moments? I can. For this time last year was the beginning of the long goodbye. This time last year, here in Ireland, the weather was beautiful. A young boy was in the best form he had … More Do you remember this time last year?
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.
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