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  The Tales of Billy- Part 8
  When you are young, all you want, is to be the same as your friends. There’s a great need to belong, to be accepted, to fit in and to be liked. But for some individuals being the same is difficult. Which can create opportunities to mask and hide their true selves. But for some this… Read more: The Tales of Billy- Part 8
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  The Tales of Billy-Part 7
  Trauma is a deeply distressing experience or event that occurs within one’s life. This could be a physical or a mental attack, which no doubtable would be very stressful and frightening for the individual involved. For some this could be a one-off or a reoccurring event. Either way, the pain that is caused by this… Read more: The Tales of Billy-Part 7
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  The Tales of Billy- Part 6
  When you think of someone being wise, you may naturally think of someone being of an age. A person that is the pinnacle of the family. A person that is often called upon to give council to another. A person that holds great knowledge, experiences, understanding, common sense and insight from their own life experiences.… Read more: The Tales of Billy- Part 6
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  Summer Holidays
  When I think of summer holidays, I think of fun, excitement, late nights and lazy mornings, new adventures and most importantly NO SCHOOL = FAMILY TIME As a family we are in a privileged position that my husband and I own our own business. For us this dynamic has been a god send with Billys… Read more: Summer Holidays
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  Transplant Games Wrap Up-2024
  When I think of the GAMES, I think of HOPE. The sort of HOPE that is extraordinary. To the point it shows you that LIFE can be different. For most within this community, HOPE isn’t instant, but more of a slow burner. That requires layers of unique HOPE that champion ORGAN DONATION. So much so,… Read more: Transplant Games Wrap Up-2024
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  The Tales of Billy -Part 5
  For many, school is a place where you start finding your own unique traits and start experimenting with how you are seen outwardly. These are awkward years where mistakes are made and lessons are learnt. Some people crumble under the negative words, as others use it to drive them on. Either way, they need love,… Read more: The Tales of Billy -Part 5
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  Transplant Games- 2024
  With one day to go until this years Transplant Games, I thought I would share the extract I wrote for Billy’s JustGiving page. This piece has been written from a child’s point of view and highlights the constant struggles an individual has with a life threatening illness. It’s a little different, but well worth a… Read more: Transplant Games- 2024
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  Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show- 2024
  When I think of friendship, I think of a mutual bond between two people. With any close friendship you may have many ups and downs which can cause little bumps in the road. These maybe direct hits between one another, or at other times you maybe the supporter of your friend’s misfortune.   Either way,… Read more: Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show- 2024
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  The Tales of Billy -Part 4
  Before Billy was diagnosed with GORD’s there was two main side effects, the diarrhoea and less obvious the heartburn. Unknowning to us, the heartburn was shown by over drinking and an unneeded investigation into diabetes. One night before bed, Billy started to tell a story about the mice that lived in his tummy. These mice… Read more: The Tales of Billy -Part 4
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  Devon Truck Show 2024
  Over the years, Alec and I have been known to have off the cuff mad purchases. In the olden days this was normally fuelled by our favourite tipple and accompanied by some garden relaxation in the sun. There has been a common theme to our purchases over the years, enjoyment. Just to give you a… Read more: Devon Truck Show 2024
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  Billy’s First Love, Thomas
  Confinement, segregation and institutionalised. Are words that you associate with establishments that incarcerate individuals against their will. But for many within this hidden world, it is enforced for their own good. Within Billy’s little life he has been isolated on several occasions. Pre- transplant, post-transplant, covid and cancer. Also, we avoid certain childhood illnesses so… Read more: Billy’s First Love, Thomas
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  The Tales of Billy -Part 3
  Up until Billy started school, he unfortunately suffered with ongoing tummy issues that resulted in what felt like constant diarrhoea. At birth it was put down to a milk intolerance, then his liver condition, after transplant we moved to thinking it was his magnesium supplement, after this was weaned, Cancer got in the way a… Read more: The Tales of Billy -Part 3
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  Easter
  Is the most important and oldest festival of the Christian church. It’s a time of year when an egg symbolises new life and the resurrection of Jesus. In 1873 the boiled painted eggs turned into a chocolate delicacy, thanks to the Fry family. I wonder if the Fry family would have anticipated the magnitude of… Read more: Easter
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  The Tales of Billy -Part 2
  Starting something new can be stressful and exciting all in one, it’s just sometimes the mixture of emotions that are different depending on how you like to live or just how you feel on the day. Sometimes admitting change is difficult and can be hard to say or express, especially when your young and still… Read more: The Tales of Billy -Part 2
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  The Tales of Billy -Part 1
  I love how children communicate and describe their world. The language and metaphors are raw, unrefined, imaginative, and insightful. They portray their main emotions, happiness, sadness, fear, and anger. And, sometimes they just say it how it is, with no thought to the consequences of their actions. Or, other times they say nothing at all.… Read more: The Tales of Billy -Part 1