Tag Archives: motherhood

A hobbit’s revenge

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Sue Vincent

The patio doors in from the garden had been open when I arrived for the first time this year. An observer would see me seated in the centre of the room while my sons, both bearded, tall, alike but yet … Continue reading →

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Nerkism

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Sue Vincent

Well, that’s buggered* that post then. How was I to know it was already in the dictionary? I had planned an amusing piece about a term coined by my sons some while ago at a point where they sought to … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Love and Laughter, Spirituality, The Silent Eye | Tagged alchemy, being, consciousness, esoteric school, Life, love, motherhood, Nick Verron, spirituality, The Silent Eye | 31 Comments

Ani 911

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Sue Vincent

This morning we have sunshine and blue skies. Still very cold, of course, that isn’t going to change overnight, but we are back to spring light… all pale with a hint of gold smiling round the edges. And an eggshell. … Continue reading →

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My Mother’s Day

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Sue Vincent

There were no flowers and chocolates this morning, I had something better instead For my sons, with true Mother’s Day kindness Decided that I should be fed. Nick had me for lunch down at his place, And frankly, between … Continue reading →

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Regressing

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Sue Vincent

I waltzed in the door singing to be met by groans and panic. The groans because of the singing, the panic mainly because I almost gave Nick a heart attack by accidentally catching the panic button on the alarm fob. … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Love and Laughter, Spirituality, Surviving brain injury, The Silent Eye | Tagged being, brain injury, consciousness, motherhood, Nick Verron, The Silent Eye | 8 Comments

Being random

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Sue Vincent

I sit on the floor with my back against the door frame chatting away to my son and itching for a pen. I don’t have one to hand. The voice recorder, obviously, is in the other handbag… it always is. … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Love and Laughter, Spirituality, Surviving brain injury, The Silent Eye | Tagged being, consciousness, Life, motherhood, Nick Verron, spirituality, The Silent Eye | 33 Comments

Refuse to Lose

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Sue Vincent

I have just witnessed a miracle. And no, that is not a melodramatic statement. Simply true. I just watched my son walk again. Unsupported. For the first time in three and a half years. Five steps. Yes it has already … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Love and Laughter, Spirituality, Surviving brain injury, The Silent Eye | Tagged brain injury, coma, disability, Life, magic, motherhood, Nick Verron, The Silent Eye | 80 Comments

Reality according to Facebook

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Sue Vincent

The past day or so has been quite surreal. I have watched the new year as the world has turned coming to friends across the globe. Although I sat here alone, or went about the daily business of housework, writing … Continue reading →

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Pig’s Head – Christmas, Memory and Change

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Sue Vincent

Well, Christmas approaches. There was a light sprinkling of snow yesterday and I braved the loft in search of Christmas stuff. It is always a moment of memory opening those boxes. Most of the decorations were made many years ago … Continue reading →