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01/04/2023

A very big thank you to my friends , family and colleagues who have given me beautiful cards and flowers your kindness and thoughts are such a comfort. Thank you for being there. 🙏❤️🙏

29/03/2023

Today was the final day of cleaning out my mums house, all that remains is the group of rehab aides. It’s a massive experience to see your parents home reduced to nothing, just four walls, I stood in my parents bedroom, looked out of the window and prayed for my family, myself and asked that my parents rest peacefully@and that my sister and I have the courage and strength to face the long months ahead… The view of the garden and the Holly tree gave my mum such comfort, and the much deserved peace she needed after caring for my dad through his decline from Parkinson’s, and eventually just two weeks before her death she was finally able to be sleep back into her bedroom. Having spent 11 weeks in hospital, she was so glad to get home to her home, familiar surroundings , to see her garden and to watch the birds whom she adored. Today closes a chapter, so many memories flood my mind, my heart aches beyond belief…

28/03/2023

It’s good to get home and for somethings to be almost the same. This is Selous favourite position, he lies on the end of the sofa on his very fluffy blanket, facing the kitchen where he can doze and also keep an ear out for what’s happing in our kitchen . I love his fluffy back feet. 🐾❤️🐾

23/03/2023

A few days ago I celebrated Mother’s Day with beautiful flowers,today is the first whole day without my mum … it’s incredibly painful. I’ve slept a little , walked Selous who keeps wondering why I burst into tears this is not how he knows me to be…my dearest friend Claire sent me these beautiful flowers, I’ve put them in my favourite vase , that I brought from Zimbabwe, I feel it’s the perfect combination of our African past the the dawning of the British spring time - my mum would have loved them. Thank you to my wonderful friends for all your loving messages - so many of you have walked this sad path. 🙏❤️🙏

22/03/2023

Today has been one of those days that since my dad died a few years ago- that I’ve dreaded. My mum died in the early hours of the morning. It was unexpected, mum had been gradually getting over breaking her leg really badly last year, and we’ve been looking forward to the spring, the summer, the longer days, going out- the list is endless… my heart and brain are numb and I am feeling so lost… all these feelings are extremely normal reactions to the death of a loved one. The days before me seem so frightening and empty and I’ve lost my rudder, even the smallest things feel like a marathon as my mind and heart try so hard to make sense of the journey that lies before me. We talk so little about death, un yet the impact of it is fundamentally life changing. It seems so unfair that the two constant people in my life have died. Todays been a weird day, one of massive disconnect, the reality that so much needs to be done and achieved. I know I’ll find the strength, patience and courage some how to carry on, my mum loved life, she faced so much adversity and through out her life she remained strong and she was always secure in the knowledge that her daughters, her grandchildren and her God would always be with her. I cannot begin to explain how much I loved my mum or how much I will miss her. I’m not even sure how to end this post… so for the time being I won’t. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

19/03/2023

My sister and I got up early and I took Selous with us to make our mum a Mother’s Day breakfast and we gave her, her presents . I’m so grateful that my mum is still with us for another celebration. Having an aging mother takes constant balancing and it’s hard to find that sometimes. Love is a wonderful emotion and I know only too well the loss that so many women are experiencing today because like me , we haven’t been able to be called or be a mother. As the years go by, I find it increasingly hard as my friends and families children reach milestones , have their own families, weddings, christenings, graduations and they celebrate their childrens successes. This year I decided to go about Mother’s Day from a different angle. I am celebrating that I am a Fur babies mum! Not the same by all means, and I bought myself this beautiful bouquet- and what a beautiful day it is weather wise, Selous and I have had two beautiful walks in the sunshine - I have alot to be grateful for. . Happy Mother’s Day. 🐶❤️💐❤️🐶

16/03/2023

Having a five month old puppy is a real joy. In the last month he’s become so much more adventurous and Selous is keen to explore and help wherever he can. If you have a puppy or a dog, you’ll know that every opportunity is worth being involved and included in. As adults its so easy to get lost in work and the day to day responsibilities of life, what our sweet little Selous is reminding me is that it’s worth making the most of any opportunity to have fun,laugh, or to try out something new. My husband and I laugh such a lot at his antics , his courage and we admire the unconditional love he showers us with. In this photo he was helping me to put my shopping bag away. Happy Thursday to you all. 🐶🐾🐶

15/03/2023

Some days are pure magic. I had a super day attending a Sarah Raven event, planting and flower arranging course and I met so many lovely people ❤️( this was a long awaited Xmas present) I’ve been a fan of her bold , exciting colour and plant selections for several years. I cannot wait to get out into the GREEN GYM, to put all the designs and ideas into our garden. Roll on the gardening weather. 💐👩‍🌾.

10/03/2023

I hope that you’re doing okay this week with the uncertain weather. I’m not a fan of change, and it often makes me feel overwhelmed. Our beautiful little puppy , Selous is now 5 months old. Deciding to get a pup 🐶 was a massive decision, and the work it takes to find the balance to work full time, care for an elderly parent , maintain our home to a standard that we expect is a massive job- there have been several early mornings when I haven’t been able to sleep because I’ve simply been wondering how I’m going to fit in every thing into my week. My husband works from home so he takes care of Selous during the day, and I’m needing to remind him that when I get home he should continue to give me the help and support I need, rather than him think 🤔 his working day is over - one of the greatest changes has been to communicate my needs very clearly - by this I mean, state the obvious that the domestic side of running a home must be shared, and highlighting the help I need at the end of my working day.
Selous takes up a massive part of our day, he wakes up really early,he needs lots of attention ie giving him his walks, bathing, feeding, brushing , lots of love and fussing and we are rewarded by our little puppy being so well behaved, cuddly and good natured. Getting Selous has taught me how important my standards are, and that balance is vital, so is having a kind and loving routine. When I get tired, I aim to rest, rather than push through and get resentful. I am more consciousness than ever before how important it is for me to step way from 24/7 working and to enjoy our little friend, and to find time to be rather than be constantly doing. I took this photo this week, Selous spotted a bumblebee on a Crocus and he stopped to explore. .

01/02/2023

Finally, we have left January behind us, and I feel hopeful that spring is on her way, Selous is coming on leaps and bounds with his training and on our walk on Saturday we came across Snow drops. There are so many adventures when we are walking and exploring together and we’ve met and made new friends, he’s a really friendly little dog who wants to say hi to everyone, so far all our new adventures have been exciting and rewarding. Being able to walk with a companion is such a blessing and because he’s learning so quickly he is so well behaved. He aptitude to learn new things has really inspired me to explore what I can and have wanted to learn to do, however there never seems to be enough hours in a day- so this week I’ve set myself a goal to find out about a course I’ve wanted to do, read a book every day and to journal. So far so good. 🐶🐾

19/01/2023

How beautiful have the last few days been? I love the bright cold days they give me hope that spring is coming along and the Crocuses will soon be up. Selous and I have been exploring the church yard garden close to where we live and he’s been meeting lots of new 🐕 and so far alls been going well, he’s also learning to walk on one side - It’s so lovely to have a companion to walk / run with. Happy Thursday folks. ❄️ .

16/01/2023

This weekend we were able to take Selous on our first outing in the car and he walked ( he’s been learning for two weeks) on a lead he’s been having lots of positive reinforcement as he learns to get comfortable with his new home , his owners and his surroundings. We visited Goodrich castle, my father loved to walk there and all around the castle, dad collected acorns from the very tree Nick and Selous are standing next too and Dad grew several oak trees from this very tree. We had such fun on our first outing, Selous is a cuddly , friendly and such a happy little puppy 🐶 who loves to run. It was a golden day , filled with joy , laughter and happiness.
Happy Monday everyone. 🐾❤️🐶

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