Category: Grief

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10 Years On

It is the tenth anniversary of Tom’s death today.  Ten years ago, I didn’t know how I was going to get through the rest of the day, let alone the next day.  The future...

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Two Are Better Than One

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work. If one falls down, his friend can help him up Ecclesiastes 4:9, 10 These are verses that sum up marriage...

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Hidden Talents

It is coming up for two years since I started my blog and I feel that it is time for appraisal.  The first question that comes to mind is “Why did I do it?” ...

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Spring is on its way!

Spring is on its way!  The snowdrops are out and the spring bulbs are slowly emerging from the cold earth.  Catkins have appeared on the trees and the days are gradually getting longer.  My...

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Anniversaries

Tom and I got married during the “silly season” on 28 December.   Not only was it between Christmas and New Year, but it was also mid-summer in Cape Town.  Most of my teacher friends...

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The Joy of Pets

It is not possible for me to publish my Blog without making reference to the late Queen Elizabeth II. We are in the midst of ten days of mourning and the State Funeral will...

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Climbing My Mountain

I am sure that there is no-one of my generation that doesn’t know the song sung by the Mother Abbess in “Sound of Music”. Climb every mountain Ford every stream Follow every rainbow ‘Till...

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A Restorative Walk

Like many people, I find it hard to talk about my inner battles.  It is so much easier to put on a smile and say “I’m fine, thanks” than to be honest.  Maybe it...

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Hope

On my morning ramble with Suki, I found myself contemplating two contrasting pictures.  Although the first would have appeared hopeless at the time, it is now, with hindsight, a picture of hope.  It is...

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Light

The sun woke me up this morning before my alarm went off.  Our dog walk was taken under blue skies. The birds are chirruping away and the crocuses are out.  The sun was warm...