Tag Archives: family

A special day

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Sue Vincent

When the phone rang at half past five this morning, I didn’t need to hear the words… my younger son’s voice said it all… though the awed wonder of the words ‘she’s just perfect’ had me in tears. This morning … Continue reading →

Posted in Motherhood | Tagged baby, birth, family, grandchild, love | 55 Comments

A weather eye on the birds…

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Sue Vincent

I stepped outside this morning as a kite flew low over the house. Another parted the air above my head as I left the car to call at the little shop and two more swooped down as I unlocked the … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Relationships | Tagged family, observation, Photography, reality | 10 Comments

Normal rules don’t apply

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Sue Vincent

“I’d kill the bastard, if it was one of my kids.” I’ve heard that so many times over the past few years since my son was stabbed through the brain. I can understand it; that is precisely what I would … Continue reading →

Posted in depression, Grief, Life | Tagged compassion, emotion, family, friendship, judgement, reaction, surviving brain injury, tragedy | 21 Comments

Gloop and purple porridge

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Sue Vincent

“Can we just stand by the door a bit longer?” His voice is pained, almost desperate. My son is obviously in some discomfort. I burst out laughing. “At least when I belch it isn’t going ‘gloop’ now.” This is progress, … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged beard, breakfast, charity skydive, family, food, healthy eating, humour, jetsons, smoothie, vegetables | 16 Comments

Voices

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Sue Vincent

There was a moment of panic, as if a hole had opened in the world and swallowed something precious. I looked at the photo and there was an empty place in memory where the voice should be. You would think … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged aural memory, family, friends, sound, vision, voices | 6 Comments

Flying high

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Sue Vincent

I was having a five minute break in the garden with the camera watching butterflies and bees , contrasting the light, fragile flight of the brilliant jewelled wings with the impossible lumbering progress of the huge bumblebee making the rounds … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure | Tagged butterflies, charity skydive, family, flight, mustang, spitfire | 4 Comments

Spiced memories

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Sue Vincent

It is perhaps only when you begin to teach something that you have been doing on autopilot for most of your life that you start to realise just how much you have learned over the years. Like most women who … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Love and Laughter | Tagged children, cooking, culture, family, food | 6 Comments

Multitasking

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Sue Vincent

It has been a hugely busy day, in spite of wanting mainly to curl up and whimper. I’m not particularly good at being unwell, and anyway, I have an Ani to look after, a son who doubles as my employer … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Tagged family, mother, Olympia, stories, typwriter, writing | 10 Comments

Notes from a small dog XXXX

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Sue Vincent

Yes, I know. Twice in one week… but I’m excited! You read about the letter from my Dad, yes? Well… I was talking to him on Facebook last night! An’ he’s not too far away… and we might even be … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, Uncategorized | Tagged Ani, family, friends, Glastonbury talk, tennis | 20 Comments

Notes from a small dog XXXIX

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Sue Vincent

You see… I knew it wasn’t my fault! I can’t help it….I’m genetic! I got a letter that explains everything… and you’ll never guess who it’s from! Well, technically, she got a letter… but it is really for me. It’s … Continue reading →