The Opposite of Easy

09/02/2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

It’s been hard Hard to watch him in so much pain. Hard to see his face contort in anguish as he struggles to find comfort. Unable to find any relief. Unable to get a break. The tumour in his back now pushing on nerves. ‘Causing pins and needles then shooting pains thorugh his body, to […]

Cancer is a Stupid Idiot

30/01/2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

I made my daughter cry. My heart was broken and I was breaking hers. To make sure she would be able to deal with what the future might hold. Because I had promised her a year ago I would always be honest with her. So she knew what was going on, in the hope that […]

Start

17/01/2017.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Start from now From there and here To listen To hopes, your dreams and cares Hear the voice That’s deep within To change the way It’s always been Begin with hope Be clear in mind The wait has surely Had it’s time Take small steps In the unknown Believe in you It’s time to grow […]

For Every Win there is Loss

11/01/2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

I don’t really know what I expected to feel. When Chris’ treatment was over. Maybe I was expecting excitement, relief, joy, I was definitely expecting to feel something. Instead I just felt kind of, numb. I’d never allowed myself to think about the day his treatment would come to an end. It had always felt […]

Breakfast with Santa at Wyevale Garden Centre

19/12/2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

I was looking for a way for us to kick start December and the lead up to Christmas. After last Christmas going by in a bit of a blur I really wanted to make this year extra special. Luckily we were invited to go for breakfast with Santa at Wyevale Garden Centre. Which turned out […]