Up

Not yet there Still on my way Moving forward Up, Onwards Cherishing joy each day

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The Ugly Beneath

Lurking In cold murky pits Consumed by the black of darkness Forever hidden from light Twisted, distorted, tortured Ugly thoughts create dead joyless soul Lifeless and hollow Violently Spitting hate and vitriol Alone In jealous rage. Hope stands tall In glory, the warmth of light Together, armoured by laughter and love Unmoved, untouched, unharmed By the […]

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When you realise you must be doing something right

When we found out about Chris’ diagnosis, it was my kids, especially Lily, I thought of first. I knew that regardless of anything else that was going on, I needed to keep things as normal as possible for them. To make sure I was there for bedtime and that they were at home as much […]

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Month in a Minute – May 2016

We dreaded the arrival of May. May was the month of Chris’ amputation, a month where life would change, adjustments would need to be made and a new normal would begin. A month we were unsure whether we would get through unscathed or not. Now, writing this, I look back with a huge weight lifted […]

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High

Raised from Earth To soar through Breathtaking blue skies Skin tingles In the rush of Fresh crisp air Lifted High Above clouds Illuminated In the glory of Golden sunlight Facing heaven Free.    

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