Toby Foster on BBC Sheffield made a really important point. Whatever your views are about the end of isolation. However you choose to get on with life, think about the people around you and what their individual needs may be.
‘Our Family’s Journey Through Disability and Cancer’-New Book Cover
Going through this treatment 200 miles away from our home and during the pandemic hasn't been easy.
Celebrating a Community Teacher and Volunteer-Fiona’s Story
Imagine a beach, we’re all just little pebbles doing our best in life and being inspired by some of the big rocks that we see out there. Let’s together as a society do all that we can to make life as special as we can for all the pebbles out there on life’s beach
Celebrating Ambition and Hope with Blogger Ambitious Mama
'Keep pursuing your ambitions and dreams. Age is never a barrier.'
Happy Mother’s Day-Celebrating Motherhood -Jo’s Story
'I am also optimistic about we have gained and learned. We have definitely become even closer as a family unit than we were before, and we’ve shared experiences with each other/family/friends that we never would have, had it not been for a pandemic! '
World Cancer Day February 4th
I think every household would benefit from purchasing one of the above key rings from Clic Sargent. It will be a reminder to us to hold on to positivity.
How are you using your Direct Payments during this Covid 19 pandemic?
'There are many changes introduced by the government on how individuals can use their direct payments. 'Flexibility' is a key change.. ' READ THE FULL BLOG HERE #directpayments #covid19 #disability #elderly #vulnerable #extremelyvulnerable #familylife #familyblog #personalassistants #carers #downsyndrome #vaccine
The Next Chapter
We have had a snowy day today in Yorkshire. It's the most snow I have seen in a while. I took the opportunity to walk out in the snow and enjoyed taking some photos. We are fortunate to have a garden that I can go for a walk in. I am not wanting to walkContinue reading "The Next Chapter"
Happy 2021!
Happy New Year to you all. As I think about what I can achieve in 2021, I reflect on what 2020 brought into my life. I started this blog in March 2020 and published my first book, 'Our Family's Journey Through Disability and Cancer' in October 2020. I also started a new job and enjoyedContinue reading "Happy 2021!"
A Very Covid Christmas
'Christmas is Coming'! 'It's starting to look a lot like Christmas'. These are the songs that often echo in my head as I am wrapping presents and decorating the house leading up to Christmas. This year the songs that echo in my head are, 'All I want for Christmas' and 'Driving home for Christmas'. IContinue reading "A Very Covid Christmas"
BBC Radio Sheffield
I am pleased to say that BBC Radio Sheffield will be interviewing me tomorrow morning, 28th October at 07 50 UK time. This is the link for the live interview and you can also listen on catch up. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08v4mdk Thank you to everyone who has purchased my book. I appreciate all the feedback I haveContinue reading "BBC Radio Sheffield"
‘Our Family’s Journey Through Disability and Cancer’ Is Available to Order NOW!
I am glad to say today is the day my book is officially published as a print and ebook. It's a book that was written to help those going through challenging times in their lives. 2020 has been a testing time for all of us as we live through Covid 19. We will probably stillContinue reading "‘Our Family’s Journey Through Disability and Cancer’ Is Available to Order NOW!"
A ‘Different’ Journey
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. I write this post in the city where my daughter Kirsty who has Down Syndrome was born in 2001. She was 5 months old when we left London. We haven't lived here for almost 19 years but have continued to visit family or attend modelling events and auditions severalContinue reading "A ‘Different’ Journey"
THE MAGIC OF DISNEY
#Mental Health Matters @CLIC_Sargent @DSAInfo @TeenageCancer @MindCharity @mencap_charity #Leukaemia #CancerCharities #teenagecancer #Downsyndrome
AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY
My first book 'Our Family's Journey Through Disability and Cancer', will be released in October 2020.Monies from sales will be donated to @CLIC_Sargent and @DSAInfo.My blog today gives you more information about the book and why I have written it.#leukaemia #teenagecancer #downsyndrome #specialneeds #disability #family #familyblog #charities #clicsargent #downsyndromeassociation #acutelymphoblasticleaukaemia #covid19 #coronavirus #pandemic #2020 #september #childhoodcancerawareness #cancercharities #newauthor #author #newbook #amazon #ingramspark
MOTHERHOOD
I complete this article on #BlackTuesday 2nd June 2020. My mind is so troubled and heart is so heavy with sadness of the death of George Flloyd and the handling of this case by the American Police and the American Government. Racism is rife in the 21st century and not just in America. A lot of the times it is hidden and subtle, making it difficult to prove it has happened. At a time like this we as human beings, no matter what colour, need to step up, question and make efforts to stop this horrible, sad and shocking crime. A crime that has gone on for far too long. If anger and sadness is not expressed, we will not be any further forward to supressing racism. There is never a reason to be racist. Racism has been discussed openly in our household. Acceptance of one another is a crucial quality we can instill in our children.
OPINIONS MATTER
It's been awhile since I published my last blog, I have drafted it in my head several times but in keeping with the constant change in advice we are getting about keeping safe, my thoughts were conflicting each other in my head too. I felt drained mentally and found it difficult to think clearly. IContinue reading "OPINIONS MATTER"
SEEKING THE INNER STRENGTH
Good morning everyone. Thank you for visiting my blog page. This is my first blog written in the month of May. I started blogging about this pandemic as we went into lockdown at the end of March. A blog sharing my own thoughts and experiences. Blogging about this pandemic definitely wasn't on my 'to do'Continue reading "SEEKING THE INNER STRENGTH"
SUNNY APRIL
It has been a month since I started blogging about the pandemic. This is my 11th blog. Stay safe and take care
LEARNING A SKILL
It's our first day back to home schooling and my husband has also returned to work after a well deserved Easter Break. An anxious time to be returning to work as a doctor. When he left the house, both daughters shouted out 'Stay away from the Virus'! My daughter M aged 12, has online learningContinue reading "LEARNING A SKILL"
A WALK FOR FRESH AIR
After almost 3 weeks of being indoors, M, my youngest daughter and I decided to take a walk just outside our house. My oldest daughter K, is shielding from Covid 19 and is not even allowed out of the front door. K was upset to see M and I leave. I felt bad about itContinue reading "A WALK FOR FRESH AIR"
THEATRE
I am posting a shorter post today as I am a bit preoccupied . I guess we all have days like this and I only think it normal. I believe it's healthy to acknowledge how we feel. It may not work for everyone but for me a good cry gets the worry out and ifContinue reading "THEATRE"
POWER OF FRIENDSHIP
I Dedicate this blog to my Family and Friends. See you soon.
WE DECIDE
I have chosen the above title as that was the theme for this years's Down Syndrome Awareness Week (16th March to 22nd March). 'All people with Down’s syndrome should have full participation in decision making about matters relating to or affecting their lives.'-DSA UK This theme is particulalry relevant to our daughter K this yearContinue reading "WE DECIDE"
ISOLATION
Since my last blog the country is now in Lockdown! My husband and I being health professionals were still at work. Unfortunately, we are now housebound for 14 days. M started with a dry cough and runny nose 4 days ago, the day after lockdown . It was not easy trying to decide if sheContinue reading "ISOLATION"
SHIELDING
This photo of my daughter K was taken on Mother's Day. We celebrated it in the simplest manner as most Mums did this year. I am J, a Mum of 2 daughters K, aged 18 and M, 12, wife to N and I am a health professional. This is my first blog on my firstContinue reading "SHIELDING"
Celebrating Women in Medicine-Life as an Australian Doctor
'I still find medicine fascinating and full of surprises so it offers an interesting career path which remains challenging even after 25 years'.
Reflections and Hope
As the sun shines today, it reminds me spring is just around the corner. In the UK we have experienced snow, rain, storms and sun this February. A typical British weather experience, I hear you say. Coincidentally, the extremes of weather we have had in February also reflects what the pandemic has brought so farContinue reading "Reflections and Hope"
Listen to My Thoughts 