Category Archives: Life, Love and Laughter

Sacrifice

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Sue Vincent

I have the great honour and pleasure to share with you this article by my friend and guest blogger, the writer Alienora Taylor.   Sacrifice by Alienora Taylor In the mournful wake of Armistice Day, I have turned the creaking mechanism of … Continue reading →

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…But the Greatest of these is Love

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Sue Vincent

In July 2009 we were left without hope. The murder investigation had already been launched before we made it to the hospital where my son lay clinging tenuously to life, a screwdriver rammed senselessly through his skull and deep into … Continue reading →

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Of Pups and Patience

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Sue Vincent

My dog is in the mood for play and has been since I got up at half past five. It is not unusual. Her needs are simple, food, play, walks, lots of love and somewhere warm to sleep. Usually the … Continue reading →

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This week the hospitals…

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Sue Vincent

Yesterday we had hydro. This was Nick’s first session ‘going it alone’. There was, I think, a fair amount of trepidation. Bear in mind that, not so very long ago, Nick could not stand in the pool without being held. … Continue reading →

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A good day

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Sue Vincent

It has been an unexpectedly and delightfully busy week. One of those weeks when things seem to have gone right for no other reason than simple joy. Even the weather has behaved. Getting ready this morning to go to Nick’s … Continue reading →

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Demented hobbit dance again…

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Sue Vincent

A very short, yet jubilant entry today.   Nick had a hydrotherapy appointment with Julie and Deryn who run Aqua-Rehab, a private venture. The two of them are amazing in what they do for their clients, both physically and emotionally. … Continue reading →

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A Digression

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Sue Vincent

Today I digress. I confess I cannot resist, as, like my co-author, I feel like a child waiting for Christmas. However, while we await the imminent release date, here is a link to the website for our forthcoming book “The … Continue reading →

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Unexpected friends

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Sue Vincent

I had email this morning from a lovely lady I feel is fast becoming a friend. She has lived through her own horror story, and that tale is hers alone to tell, so I shall not share it here. She … Continue reading →

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Loss

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Sue Vincent

It is always heart-breaking to lose someone we love. Death is inherent in life, loss something we all must bear. We know this. We may embrace it with love and sadness, rail against it or shy away from it. But … Continue reading →

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Below the Surface

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Sue Vincent

Looking at the wonderful photos I have posted of Nick lately, it is hard to imagine there is anything ‘wrong’ with him. He looks simply an attractive young man, happy, healthy and whole. That is all one sees on the … Continue reading →

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