Monday 16th Aug 2010
Sunday morning took Robbie out for a quick walk before going to see Mike’s mum (she’s very poorly at present.) It was a fantastic morning full of dappled sunshine and buzzing insects gleaming on sunbeams. No matter how much I see it I can never fail to be entranced by the beautiful simplicity of nature. Despite this very sad time it did help unwind me a little. Hard; not to feel a little selfish though. I have thought about my mother an awful lot lately.

Bought a new lead and harness for the dog and now walks are an absolute pleasure...no pulling or choking and because the lead extend he can wander off a little and doesn’t feel so constrained. On the way home I could smell wood smoke and something cooking and it was the most welcoming aroma although unusual so early in the morning.

Today has carried on in the same weather pattern but then we have rain till at least the weekend. I think by Saturday we shall have had the storm and no one is looking forward to that.

Selfless, almost ageless are they
Yet nothing may endure forever
Save in the hearts and minds of those
Touched by such a purity of spirit
Perhaps angels really do walk among us
Nurture, protect and guide us well
For by a soft hand, gentle words and small steps
Do we become better
Better than we really are, or could ever be;
And yet we learnt the lesson
We must always try...
...and if those angels have a name
It must be mother