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Author Archives: johnhearson
A Broken Promise
An unashamedly political post. I wish I wasn’t ashamed to be British.
Forty-Nine Shades of Grey
Unintentional changes of plan can leave us angry, resentful and disappointed. But sometimes they may offer unexpected opportunities.
Gladys and the Magic Ring
Poor Gladys still finds life tough in her care home. But once again she takes her opportunity to make a difference to someone’s life, this time one of her carers.
Gladys and the mystery of the missing boy
Care home life doesn’t exactly suit Gladys, but she’s learnt to cope. This story tells of a rather unusual opportunity to make someone’s day.
Knowing my place
Space exploration, argues Prof Brian Cox, is a ‘must’ for humanity. This is how we shall understand our purpose, our place in the universe. But…could the answers lie closer to home?
Gladys’ Last Adventure
The elderly Gladys believes her time’s up. To her surprise, her life takes another twist.
The Shadow of Death (or…When the Chips are Further Down)
When you experience the suffering of a loved one in the raw, it shakes you to your foundations. Here’s my continuing story…
Angels in Blue
Finding a good care company can enable an elderly person to live at home for longer, and so enhance their quality of life. At last, we found one!
When the chips are down…
Sometimes the challenges of family life can seem overwhelming. Where’s God?
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