Category Archives: Nick Verron

A work of art

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Sue Vincent

In spite of repeated requests from my nearest and dearest, I had been singing again as I made the coffee. Music has always been part of my life, even though, in spite of writing a number of songs, I can … Continue reading →

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A strange gift…

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Like most mothers, I have been the recipient of some strange gifts in my time. When children are young, what seems appropriate in their eyes may seem downright bizarre to an adult observer not privy to the inner workings of … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Brain injury, depression, Dreams, flight, Love, Motherhood, Nick Verron, symbolism, travel | Tagged , , , , | 95 Comments

Inclusion #midnighthaiku

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Sit on the sidelines Or be part of the beauty The choice is your own Photograph by my son, Nick Verron. He saw this shot when out alone in his wheelchair. He stopped and, unable to cross the grass in … Continue reading →

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The man in the wheelchair

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Adapted from a post written in 2013, when Nick had just begun to use a camera and discover the world through fresh eyes… My son developed an interest in photography and, with his usual determination, set about learning everything he … Continue reading →

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What is love by Nick Verron

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Nick is my son… and although he has been loved his whole life and has loved in  his turn, in the article below he asks a question to which all of us will give a different answer. It is the … Continue reading →

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Dumbstruck

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Sue Vincent

I am off again on my travels today, having been at home just long enough to cuddle the dog, clean the fish and be bowled over by the response to the appeal launched just yesterday, to help Nick buy a … Continue reading →

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Independent motion – can you help?

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Sue Vincent

What would you give to make a dream come true if you woke to find yourself living a nightmare? What would you feel if you could never again walk on a beach? Or go out alone in the snow…feel the … Continue reading →

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All change

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Sue Vincent

It doesn’t feel right yet, switching off the alarm clock before I go to bed, but I could get used to it easily enough. The alarms didn’t go off, because I hadn’t asked them to and the novelty of not … Continue reading →

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From Nick…

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Nick’s internet has gone down at the moment. He has asked me to say thank you to everyone who has sent their good wishes for his re-birthday. It means a great deal to him.

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Independence day

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Sue Vincent

For millions, across the US, the fourth of July is Independence Day and I wish you a wonderful day. Here, it is also a special day… it is my son’s rebirthday. Regular readers know Nick’s story, how he was stabbed … Continue reading →

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