Tragedy
/I came across this on another's blog. What an utter tragedy. Reading the testimonies to Kate, I think I would have liked her.
Two on a bike
/The Netherlands never fails to enthral me. Life revolves round the fiet, or bicycle. And it is captivating to watch whole families travel together with utter ease.
Sheena
James told me.....
/'Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become your character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.'
Unknown
Best ever....
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For all those, like me, that were brought up Roman Catholic. And for the extra special bit....if you have an Irish family! Absolute classic. We love these little voices, taken from real tapes found years later by a parish priest. Just listen. Amazing, amazing.Whalley to Settle...
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First big ride of the year meant we could stretch stiff limbs, breathe Spring air, hear bird sing (love it) and catch the first glimpse of newly born lambs. The only blip was the intrusion of the motor bikes..sound that destroys the meaning of bliss. The rest was heaven, soon to be repeated!
Minnie goes up....
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My lovely Dutch granddaughter is learning how to climb with Papa....so strong and fearless! And speaking English too...what larks! Well done Minnie, we can't wait to see you next week...
Happy puddles
/What is it that you are so attracted to puddles of water, my beautiful scrumptious boys? All children must be...but this is real love.
The Girl Effect
/I would like to develop a film about the lack of improvement in maternal mortality globally (a Millennium Development Goal) www.un.org/millenniumgoals/maternal.shtml and the need for respectful maternity care both in third world and developed countries. The messages need to be clear and simple, I do like how this is done in the Girl Effect project. http://www.girleffect.org/video
The film would be used and distributed globally via the internet and would help the message to be heard....
SiL
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A lovely walk over the hills proceeded by the best if bubbles. What tales of Aunty Kath and your family gone. Jill you are the best! The early evening in Settle is one to remember.....love you.
A certain view
/Another conversation, more to take in. Perspectives are always a challenge when considered seriously. Anyway, a riverside walk with a little one is perfect for bringing body and soul together......smiles that melt your heart are the best! Then coffee with a good friend, perfect.
A proposition...
/What a day to start this blog. I heard some exciting news, via email...about two hours ago. The publishing company, Headline, want to publish my memoirs as a midwife.....what an opportunity! For the most part, to log my career professionally is more than I could ever hope for, for me to reflect on it all, but mainly for my children's children to read (if they want to).....it feels quite bizarre. The book will be a biography.... similar to Call the Midwife, hmmmm
So now to think about the stories, tales and events from four decades. Such a lot to remember!