Life is a journey, treasure it…..
As the sunsets on another day it’s got me thinking.
My family know little about what I do at work, I try my best to keep that separate. As I walk out of work, I let the sunset.
At home my sunsets when I get into my bed and I close my eyes.
I have always dreamt of owning a meadow full of flowers.
And I can’t wait for that day to become a reality.
‘And though she be but little, she is fierce’. – Shakespeare
I often feel like this small in a big world. In my work place so many people thinking that their role is more important than another’s. This could not be more wrong. It takes many things to succeed, often with one selfless person bringing them together not caring if they get the recognition. Because if it can make positive change what does it matter they will always know in their heart what they have done. 
Your chance to get your very own piece of Sophie Tea Art.
Sophie has donated her stunning psychedelic lion print in medium to help me raise money for my trek up Kilimanjaro for Child Bereavement UK.
The Psychedelic Lion limited edition print is in medium and comes in a black frame. For your chance of winning this all you have to do is make a £10 donation to my virgin just giving page, link in the bio. All donations of £10 from the 23rd of April to the 7th of May will be entered into a draw (minimum of 35 £10 donations to be reached). A name will be picked at random on 8th May. I will enter you for every £10 you donate, please make sure you leave your Instagram or Facebook name so that I can contact you if your the winner.
Please take a look at Sophie’s website to see all her amazing art for sale and full details of the Psychedelic Lion Print. Thank you Sophie for the amazing donation.
* This will be shipped to a UK address only unless you wish to pay for delivery. *
Wild and free.
This beautiful orchid grows wild in my local woodlands.
Let’s work to improve the way we live to protect our beautiful world.
One of my favourite local places to walk to, it’s always so peaceful.
Planning adventures makes me happy, they don’t have to be big or expensive just something that I will remember.
I remember building sandcastles and dams with the children in the middle of winter on the beach. One particular occasion a gentleman came over and said ‘it’s so lovely to see a family enjoying the beach at this time of year’.
Think out of the box when it comes to planning your adventures as it’s not always the normal that brings the best memories.
Here I have stood and here I shall still stand.
On my evening walk I came across this amazing tree. It has seen so many things that it cannot tell. It has fought through many weather conditions. And yet it still stands.
We face many things during our lifetime and often we forget how far we have come.
Exploring Richmond Park with the family.
It’s unbelievable really that it’s only 10 miles Central London and covers 2500 acres.
This week I have been stepping up how much I walk and exercise to get into a steady routine built into my everyday life. I want to be as fit and as focused as I possibly can for my trek up Kilimanjaro for Child Bereavement UK.
Truth be told I have been frightened of days like this ‘family days’ and being happy. It was after a family morning out that my husband got ‘the call’ the one thing you never want to have ‘there’s been a car accident and Asten’s been airlifted to hospital’. Even at that moment I never thought it was going to be as bad as it turned out. Since then whilst we have days out I am always worried about being too happy of letting myself be completely relaxed. But I am getting there knowing that I cannot change what happened and I can live my life with those still around me making the days we have as happy as I can. This is the unseen mental health journey of grief. To make a donation to my trek for Child Bereavement UK please donate here.
Parking was free and plentiful today at Roehampton Gate. We picked this gate as bikes could be hired here. Perfect place to explore safely with the family.
I never thought I would be that person, never thought I would loose someone so precious to me, Asten a wonderful daughter, amazing sister and loyal friend. After a serious car accident Asten was air lifted to hospital but devastatingly she lost the battle for her life later the same day.
This has completely shattered our lives, we have had to learn to live again and to deal with the huge unseen mental health issues.
Since Asten passed on 21st May 2017 I have had some of the most heartbreaking conversations with my 2 boys, ‘mum I am so scared when am I going to die?’ and ‘what’s the point if we are just going to die anyway’. And I have felt like a failure not being able to give them the answers they desire. And its thanks to the support of my family, friends and bereavement Councillor that I am getting through this unimaginable loss.
Showing the children that life can go on and it’s what you make of it, is one of the reasons why I am taking on the Kilimanjaro challenge for Child Bereavement UK. Secondly that others can have access to the support after such a loss and finally for me to show myself how strong I still am and I will continue to be.
So if you can please support every single penny will go towards helping a parent or sibling who has been bereaved of a son/daughter/brother/sister/mum/dad.
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