Week 11

The visit to Westonbirt Arboritum came about because I seemed to be in a fog that I couldn’t see beyond, I was restless, I hadn’t slept well for days so needed to ‘get away from the house’ fortunately the weather was lovely on Saturday.
I knew you could take the dog into the Arboritum, Paul wasn’t keen on going but I think he saw the desperation in my face!
Westonbirt Arboritum is was such a lovely place to spend time in. It is quiet, you can walk anywhere, no barriers of fences or notices that begin with ‘Don’t…’ or ‘No…”
I love trees, their shape and their strength which I knew we would see as they are just waking from their winter. I am not so good at their names but every tree there has an identification label on!
I didn’t know that Westonbirt has the national collection of Japanese Acers which Paul loves. I bought him a gorgeous red one for our last wedding anniversary.
The dog loved it of course, it was doggy heaven! We met lovely friendly people that made me feel alive again. As a bonus Paul loved it too and we have planned another day there to see the magnolias and the bluebells.
When I work in Nailsea, which is not very often, I love to go to the craft shop there. Today I was shocked to see that it has closed. I knew the lovely lady that owned it. She worked so hard: she was so much more than just ‘the lady that owned the craft shop’. I wish her well for her future.
Another anniversary this week, and a funeral as well.
It is 9 years since dad passed away, I thought about that day today, and the years that went before and the years that have passed since.
Love them and talk with them while you can x
I had a lovely St. Patrick’s Day, I missed the shamrock which Ellen used to send to Mum. We have had cards and plants, leaves and pins and all sorts over the years!
Today I saw some beautiful shamrock earrings on my friend Mary. I definitely need some of those!
I was working of course but my group were lovely, and funny and pleased with what we did and in good voice and humor. I am so fortunate.
Tomorrow will come and go, I will be with my family, we will get through and come home and I will hug my child so close to me and thank God for him as I do every day.
A belated ‘Happy St. Patricks Day’ to you!
I am hoping that my glass of Patricks Parsley will make you smile xx

It's just parsley. I don't have any Shamrock this year, this idea made me smile!

Thank you for the LO Alexa.