Billy’s Companion & Therapy Service

06/01/2024

That end of day feeling!

05/01/2024

10/12/2023

I have reached 100 followers! Thank you for your continued support. I could not have done it without each of you. 🙏🤗🎉

23/09/2023

23/09/2023

When I am older
I might not remember
I might get confused
And I might lose my temper

And there may be times
When I don’t know your name
Because it’s been trapped,
Locked away in my brain

And though it will hurt
To think I could forget you
Offer me smiles,
Hold my hand if I’ll let you

And talk of adventures
We had long ago
Show me the photos
Of people I know

Play music we’ve danced to
And songs we have sung
Read me the books I read
When I was young

‘Cause your voice and your words
Might just be the key
That opens the door -
That unlocks it for me

And maybe the music
Will spark tiny embers
Of memories dormant
And I will remember

Your name and your face
And the words to our song
The times and the places
To which I’ve belonged

And it might last moments
Or minutes or more
As the fire sheds light
Through the crack in the door

But when the door closes
And gone are the flames
When you are once more
A stranger again

Just know you’ll have stirred something
Deep down inside
Something familiar
That I recognise

Something that’s real
That’s not stored in my head
But right at the core
Of my heart space instead

Something that’s stirred
By your smiles and your stories
The touch of your hand
And the songs you sing for me

And though I’ll have no words to tell you
Just trust
That deep down inside
I’ll remember

I’m loved

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Becky Hemsley 2022
Image created with Dall-E

Today is World Alzheimer's Day. A disease that is consistently one of the leading causes of death here in the UK 💔 and one that is often referred to (along with other forms of dementia) as 'the long goodbye'.

Sending so much love, peace and compassion to anyone dealing with this - either directly or whilst caring for a loved one. Be kind to yourself.

This poem is called Embers and Keys and is in the book 'Letters from Life' https://a.co/d/17LrMHG

10/08/2023

My name is Mandie, I live in Lapford. I have my own business which is Billy’s Companion & Therapy service. I work with my dog Billy. Billy & I have had our business for 3 years now and it has gone from strength to strength. We work with many different kinds of people with various difficulties, usually socially isolated individuals. We undertake many different roles, from housekeeping, shopping, helping to organise, going for walks, generally whatever the customer needs we try our best to facilitate. Billy is such a joy to be around and instantly puts a smile on their faces. We work in the mid Devon area. We charge £18.00 per hour.
If I can be of further assistance or to discuss further, please don’t hesitate In contacting me on 07415120110.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Kindest regards
Mandie & Billy

21/04/2023

Billy’s new birthday jumper

17/04/2023

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 absolutely 😅😅😅❤️❤️❤️

17/04/2023

I can’t believe it’s been 3 years since I created Billy’s Companion & Therapy Service. We are so blessed to have worked with & continue to work with some of the most amazing people. We offer companionship & practical support. Billy is having his 10th birthday this month. Thank you to all who have supported us♥️

02/06/2022

What a wonderful job done building a bistro set. The wonderful Sue & Dave are just the best people. We laughed so much. Look what we achieved. And to top it all we celebrated with a wonderful cake made by Sue 🐶♥️

31/05/2022

Billy hanging out at the barbers with his doggie friends