For this post, I am sharing a set of Twitter posts from the account of Alastair McAlpine. Alastair is a palliative care nurse and is presently nursing children who are dying: For an assignment, I asked some of my terminal paediatric palliative care patients what they had enjoyed in life, and what gave it […]
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Hi... failte (Irish for welcome! and pronounced fall-thhha). I'm a newbie to blogging, here just over a year, but what a great year it has been! I've turned the corner to 50 recently and two things become more relevant...time and experiences! Material possessions are less important! Using time wisely and truly experiencing each day holds a new significance for me! If you wish..., a little of the back story... I''m blessed to be married to a kind and loving man for 28 years, we have two children now 19 and 21. As I approached 40 and searching for something more, whilst holding down my then part-time legal secretarial work, I trained as a voluntary adult literacy tutor, with the hope of helping adults improve their literacy skills and have a second, and better experience of learning! However, little did I think that wanting to help others improve their lives would see my own life improve beyond measure also! You see for years I found it difficult to know what to do as I watched our two children suffer at the hands of bullies. Their struggle began to change when I returned to education! Through education I slowly gained valuable knowledge, I grew in confidence and self-esteme and it had a ripple effect! By 2014, aged 47 I had completed a Higher Certificate in Literacy Development and a B.A. in Adult Education. I love my work as an adult educator, particularly when adults trust me enough to let down their defences and 'let me in'. Then I can help them by getting to know what makes them 'tic' and what 'lights their fire!'. As an added bonus along the way I've realised that I also have a love of writing and that writing is cathartic (providing psychological relief through written expression of built up emotions), both for my students and myself. This blog enables me to pursue that new-found interest and I've really enjoying reading your blogs, sharing comments, getting to know so many people and gaining new perspectives. I also like to share any little 'gems' of learning I've gathered along the way! Thanks for sharing your stories and for helping me realise that it is all possible...and that together we write a truly better story! Much love, Marie x
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February 5, 2018 at 1:38 am
Thank you for sharing that, it made me cry, my son & daughter are awaiting me, its an amazing place!
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February 5, 2018 at 6:05 am
Jennifer, I am so sorry to learn of your sad loss and upset upon reading my reblog but your resillience and generous spirit which shines through your blog has to be admired! I’m sure your son & daughter are near you everyday. I know I feel my precious nana’s nearness regularly. Xx
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February 5, 2018 at 8:15 am
Thankyou
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February 5, 2018 at 8:53 am
Anytime…
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February 5, 2018 at 11:58 pm
Marie,
thank you for your kind words yesterday, I am normally totally okay, it’s coming up to Benjamin’s birthday/anniversary (he was born sleeping) & our subconscious has a memory, so while we think we are okay & we are really, our subconscious can remind us at a deeper level of the past trauma & grief…I wasn’t expecting the tears when I read your reblog but they flowed…
You’re a lovely caring person…I appreciate your concern. I absolutely know where my children are & I am assured of seeing them again. 🙂 And yes they have a special place in my heart, & that is with me always.
Jennifer
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February 6, 2018 at 10:30 pm
Jennifer, isn’t the mind amazing, so much hidden yet powerful. Thank you for sharing an important part of your life with me. Much love, Marie X
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February 7, 2018 at 5:21 am
Yes we have been wonderfully made!
A pleasure Marie, we go through these experiences to share with others…to hopefully bring understanding & awareness along the way. Jennifer
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February 7, 2018 at 4:16 pm
My thoughts exactly!
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