Sunday 15 November It’s really felt like the day after, the day before. We woke to torrential rain and strong wind battering our bedroom window. It makes a lively sound whilst lying in bed, climbing out of my metaphorical pit of sleep. But with it came a leak through the window seal dripping on theContinue reading “Day 240”
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Day 239
Saturday 14 November 11.30am. I am currently sat in the reception of Colchester General Hospital waiting for Mum to arrive from the care home. She has had two seizures back-to-back and is being brought in by paramedics. The year has been pretty horrible and I fear that, as we approach December, it hasn’t finished fishingContinue reading “Day 239”
Day 234
Monday 09 November Always a bit of a chore to write my blog on a working Monday. It’s a tough enough job at the best of times. But with everything else going on its that little bit harder in all directions. We woke this morning to a thick fog. The clocks have been adjusted toContinue reading “Day 234”
Day 232
Saturday 07 November I woke this morning at 8.04 am straight out of a dream. When that happens it is quite disorientating. But the sun was shining and I had had a wonderful deep and long sleep. So, a smile soon planted itself on my face and has pretty much stayed there all day. ThisContinue reading “Day 232”
Day 231
Friday 06 November Today all eyes have been glued to the news coming from the US and waiting to see what has happened in the election. But this is a distraction from the craziness of life in the UK and across the world right now. Anxiety is rising amongst the staff and generally across theContinue reading “Day 231”
Day 214
Tuesday 20 October When I was driving to work today, I came around a bend in the lane and startled a magpie feeding on the roadside. It lifted itself off the ground seemingly without flapping its wings once. It appeared to just angelically rise up, full wings spread, displaying this striking black and white plumage.Continue reading “Day 214”
Day 176
Saturday 12 September Oh my, I love Saturday mornings. That feeling, after a challenging week at work, of waking up when your ready rather than when the alarm tells you. Then, a large cup of fresh coffee in bed and a few chapters of my book. This morning, we went on a balmy, late summerContinue reading “Day 176”
Day 167
Thursday 03 September Occasionally, something special happens when I least expect it. And it’s these magical little moments that this blog gives time to. But I need to take time to properly notice them so that they stick. If you’re not careful, these moments can easily pass you by. Fleetingly enriching your life before yourContinue reading “Day 167”
Day 153
Thursday 20 August GCSE results day and Adora has done brilliantly. It’s all a tad bittersweet though as there have actually been no actual exams sat, instead the grades have been based on teacher assessments alone. The actual term is Centre Assessed Grades or CAGs. Regardless, she has passed every subject with flying colours. TheContinue reading “Day 153”
Day 150
Monday 17 August 2.15pm I am sat next to my mum. We are each in an armchair and she is sleeping now. There is plenty of physical space between us but I feel closer to her now than at anytime in the past few years. Dementia not only drags the person you knew away butContinue reading “Day 150”
The Bald Birder 