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Prelude to something great!
When I first joined Thoughts, I came across a blog by an amazing young lady known as Prelude2it. Her honesty, her bravery, her downright unselfishness really grabbed me and I found myself looking for her each time I signed on. There were times when I had tears in my eyes as I read......Read More

Posted on: 2009-11-16 04:21:21 | Rating:

| Views: 103 | Comments: 14 | Tags: baby shower

Out of control
Sometimes things happen in life over which we have no control, absolutely none. One of those things happened to me yesterday and I'm sitting here, facing my computer with no idea of what I'm going to write till I read it myself. My mind feels kind of numb, like it's disconnected,......Read More

Posted on: 2009-11-15 05:27:26 | Rating:

| Views: 337 | Comments: 39 | Tags: hurt anger

40 Random things you didn't want to know
Learn 40 things about your friends and let them learn 40 things about you. Once you've been tagged, please complete. three people tagged in # 21 1. Do you like blue cheese dressing? I love it - especially with grapefruit, mango and smoked chicken. 2. Have you......Read More

Posted on: 2009-11-13 11:11:42 | Rating:

| Views: 61 | Comments: 9 | Tags: random list

Things I wish I'd said
Years ago I listened to Rabbi Lionel Blue on Thought for Today, a morning slot on BBC's Radio 2. I loved his sense of humour and looked forward to hearing his wonderful tales of life, lessons and God. He described a train journey he once made when he sat beside a gentleman he had......Read More

Posted on: 2009-11-10 04:55:32 | Rating:

| Views: 111 | Comments: 21 | Tags: friendship

A yellow rose for Cully
It seems unreal to be writing about the third death in one year of three remarkable young women. All of them were dear to me and each one flattered me by writing to me and sharing parts of their lives with me. The age difference didn't seem to matter to any of them and it's one of......Read More

Posted on: 2009-11-09 11:03:36 | Rating:

| Views: 361 | Comments: 24 | Tags: Cully Sydney and Erika

My memories of Erika
I first discovered Erika (CancerSucks) when Roe suggested I have a look at her blogs. I'm so glad I did. From the first time I read her, I was amazed at her optimism, determination and brilliant sense of humour. She took me with her on a journey to beat the disease she......Read More

Posted on: 2009-11-02 04:00:29 | Rating:

| Views: 121 | Comments: 19 | Tags: Erika cancer family

For everyone who remembers Anna Grylls
Just to let you know Anna had a new little brother, Andrew James Grylls yesterday. He arrived safely, weighing over 8 pounds and Lael is well and happy. I'm sure this new arrival will help to fill the gap left by Anna when she went to heaven. A new chapter in their lives and......Read More

Posted on: 2009-10-31 07:13:11 | Rating:

| Views: 133 | Comments: 15 | Tags: Anna Grylls new baby

There is hope for every broken family
Last night I went to my daughter's house as she was having an early Hallow'een party for PJ as his Daddy is not going to be here at the weekend. The little man had a wonderful time, not really understanding the purpose, just throughly enjoying 'my party Ganny.' It was only when I......Read More

Posted on: 2009-10-27 03:59:07 | Rating:

| Views: 55 | Comments: 12 | Tags: family break ups

What happened to beauty?
We were invited out for drinks before going to dinner in a rather special restaurant at the weekend. We had not been to this particular house before and so I got my directions a little bit wrong, much to Bryan's bemusement. It was almost not funny anymore when we eventually......Read More

Posted on: 2009-10-26 18:58:48 | Rating:

| Views: 63 | Comments: 8 | Tags: property market

Just a thought to share
My son Nick rang me urgently this morning. He was en route to the Liverpool Ferry, had slept in and had lost his way. His voice was pretty desparate as he tried to find the ferry terminal. I told him I was useless at this sort of thing and handed him over to Bryan. Now......Read More