Initially I’d titled the blog ‘R and R’ but in light of an online article this week about my half marathon that was run by Wigan Today (thanks to a local press release from MDUK), I thought I’d offer this tongue-in-cheek blog title! Just to explain that Wigan Today used the headline ‘Wigan borough dad […]
Well this time last week, myself and the majority of my hometown of Leigh were gripped by Wember-Leigh fever! Leigh Leopards were preparing to face Hull KR in the Rugby League Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. A sleepless night followed the blog and I can only describe the feeling that evening similar to the […]
Que sera, seraWhatever will be, will beWe’re going to Wember-LeighQue sera, sera A tune we’ve become accustomed to in ‘Little owd Leigh’ since Leigh Leopards beat the reigning World Club Champions, St Helens in the Rugby League Challenge Cup Semi-Final in late July. It’s Friday 11th August, the night before what most definitely will be […]
Today (Friday 17th), I reached the ripe of old age of 47! In my head, I still feel as though I’m 27. My mind is still very young but I know (and I can feel!!) that my body is getting older. We all complain about getting older and don’t want to advertise our age. I’ve […]
Hello! I’ve not written a blog in a while but as it’s Rare Disease Day, I thought I’d rehash a past blog post as I think it kind of sums up what it’s like when a rare disease comes into your life. First of all, I’d just also like to say a big thank you […]
Waker upper, dresser, breakfast maker, medicine giver, brew maker, employee, role juggler, house tidier, listener, dedicated driver, problem solver, sleep sacrificer, night watch person. This list could go on and on. These roles define just some of a carers duties in a typical day. You’ll notice I used a Beatles song as the title of […]
In his short time on planet earth Alfie has endured a lumber puncture (which thankfully led to him being lactose intolerant and not meningitis as first feared), he’s suffered a broken collarbone, a diagnosis of a life limiting illness and to top it all off, he’s currently living through a pandemic! He could write a book […]
Today (23rd March 2021) marks the first anniversary of lockdown in the UK. A National Day of Reflection (spearheaded by Marie Curie) will be held to reflect on our collective loss, to support those who have been bereaved and to provide hope for a brighter future. A minutes silence will be held at 12pm and […]
“2020, what a year that was” will be a common phrase in the years to come. As 2020 draws to a close, it’s now a time to look forward now rather than to look back but when I start to go over this past year (aside from the obvious pandemic) there have been quite a […]
“Kieron doesn’t know how many Christmases he’ll have left with his son, Alfie.” Holly Willoughby’s opening line in the Together for Short Lives Christmas Together 2020 appeal. When I heard that played back for the first time I just felt sick and a cold shiver travelled from my head down to my toes. When you […]
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