For my hubby- 12.8.12

These 12years have flown on by

The laughter and the tears

You have been there by my side

To ease and calm my fears

Treasured moments, a life we share

All my love to you I send

Forever held within my heart

My husband, lover, friend!

(c)

Reflections

I look in the mirror

Don't like what I see

Searching Inside

Just looking for me

The pain that I feel

Keeps me locked in the past

Am hating this feeling

Don't want it to last

Need to live for the moment

Enjoy what is now

I'm determined to get there

The question is .........how!!

(c)

Poem of day 1st Sept 2012

So many things to do today

Just don't know where to start

There's going out for Debi's hen

Us girls must dress the part

The Autism Sussex Picnic

We couldn't miss out that

A chance to catch up with our friends

A coffee, cake and chat

Then dress up as a cave girl

A bone stuck through my hair

Debi's cards were in my bag

A game of things to dare

The limo came to get us

With Roger in his gown

His bits were there for all to see

Causing laughter and a frown

A pizza meal was had for tea

We went to Fire and Stone

With leopard prints and Roger

I'd say we lowered the tone

Finally it's to the club

There the hens could dance

Watching as the men close in

All hoping for a chance

At last the limo has arrived

We're singing all the way

Glad to curl up in my bed

That's where I want to stay!

(c)

Back to school

It's Kyle's first day

He's back at school

They haven't seen

He's got so tall

His hair is long

His suit is black

His tie is pink

He's glad to be back

So now we sit

We're by the sea

It's an early start

Need for coffee

Then it's home

There's work to do

The hours left 

Are much too few.

(c)

Our day with the boys

We went out with the boys

We're here to have some fun

We did the dockyard cruise

And hey, there's even sun!

We went out for a 3 course meal

So stuffed we couldn't move

They say I nicked Steve's meatballs

But that they couldn't prove!

We finished at the cinema

The film we saw Dark Knight

I sat there with my coffee 

Couldn't eat another bite!

Then it's home to get things done

With lots of bags to pack

Kyle's summer hols are at an end

It's time for school, they're back!

(c)

Finally I got there!

Finally I got there

To the out door pool to swim

It wasn't that I planned it

I went there on a whim

Once I'd climbed into the water

The sun it went and hid

No drying whilst I sunbathed

Just kept splashing like a kid!!

(c)

Our day in Windsor

Finally, decision made

Into Windsor we go

We're going on a boat ride

Along the river's flow

First of all we ride the bus

With a roof that is not there

Seeing all the famous sites

Relaxed without a care

The boat cruise takes us on the Thames

Near the Olympic rowing lake

Then to the Royal Farm Shop

For coffee and some cake

We go to Eton Dorney

To see the Olympic Site

The church where Robin Hood was filmed

Then home.....it's nearly night.

(c)

2/09/12 - Reading

We loaded the car and off we went

reading here we come

Our only chance to get away

Two boys, their dad and mum

A balcony we had outside

With views so great to see

As well as ducks and geese, and boats

Pulling people on a ski

After tea, we wandered round

Taking photos by the moon

Need to make the most of this

We'll be home just far too soon!

(c)

Butlins

We headed in to check our names

Get itineries for our day

Crazy golf, then fencing

Relax today, just play

Burger King for lunch

And then again for tea

There's so much here for us to do

So much for us to see

Going to the swimming pool

Kyle fell on top of Cam

So after 1st aid and some ice

We twisted, turned and swam

But the day was not yet done

There's bowling, then some pool

Jordan shot the winning pot

He thought he was so cool

Finally it's time to go

So out the gate we head

Time for one last coffee drink

And then it's off to bed!

(c)

R.I.P  Mopsy

My gorgeous Mopsy, all shades of grey

She didn't win her fight

This morning when she went to sleep

Angels took her to their light

She never will be far away

Always in my heart

Flopsy's here and all alone

Too soon for them to part

Lots of kisses, cuddles too

We love our Mopsy so

Together we'll remember her

To stop us feeling low

(c)

Mopsy

My head it aches

My body's slow

All energy gone

I feel so low

My poorly bunny

Will not eat

Just want her up

Upon her feet

To see her feed

Would be just swell

Oh to see

Poor Mopsy well!

(c)

Up and down

It's been a day of ups and downs

With fun but sadness too

Immy, Connor, Karen came

So many things to do

The trampoline she bounced upon

And running round and round

The boys played on the xbox

For once without a sound

The barbecue we ate outside

Good times were had by all

But then I saw my bunny

All curled up in a ball

Steve went to the vets with her

They gave her lots of meds

Now we have to sit and wait

Try and sleep up in our beds

(c) 

Rain

I always love the sound of rain

Falling from the sky

I find it so relaxing

Some people hate it.....why?

It's natures way of making sure

All living things they grow

Stops the rivers running dry

Makes sure they keep their flow

Pitter, patter on the roof

The trickle through the tree

A fresh new feeling in the air

A time to simply be!

(c)

Friends

Laughter rings inside the house

The boys are having fun

The xbox keeps them stuck inside

Instead of in the sun

But they have some friends round

The four of them hang out

I can't be cross at all the noise

Even when they shout

There was a time I couldn't see

Them having times like this

The quietness caused by loneliness

Is something I don't miss!

(c)

Archery

O what, o what to write about

We've had so much to do

I've shot an arrow into gold

Played chess with Cameron too

Steve shot with his usual skill

He never failed to miss

Sitting on a chair he aimed

But then he turned, what's this?

A woman standing by his side

Camera to her eye

Photo and story is required

Of Steve, the question's.... WHY?

He;s come back to a sport he loves

Despite a broken neck

But watch out now, he's turned around

Released, now duck, oh heck!!!!

(c)

Emotions

So easy to hide

But so hard to feel

Thinking about it

The pain is too real

I keep myself busy

Don't want to think

I'll hide all the pain

With a smile and a wink

I want to move on

From the pain in my past

Feel that I'm worth it

Find a smile that can last!

(c)

Maths GCSE

The day has come

We sit, we wait

So hard we must

Anticipate

The envelopes here

But shut it must stay

Cos Kyle's gone out

It's a judo day

Finally the time has come

He opens up to see

It's written there in black and white

So proud , he's got a 'B'

(c)

Kyle's Day

Sweat is pouring, tiredness showing

Strain is on the face

Facing others on the mat

How does he keep the pace?

Throw opponents on the ground

Try to keep them down

Watch the concentration there

Looking like a frown

Trained by someone who's got gold

Is really rather cool

Kyle is at his annual week

Of Judo summer school!

(c)

Kayaking

Sitting on the kayak

Riding On the sea

Paddling hard against the tide

Helen aiding me

Jon is swimming in the sea

The others on the shore

Our time was over quickly

Can't wait to come for more

Cam was brave, he had a go

The waves they were too high

We treated all the boys to chips

Then sadly said 'Goodbye'!

(c)

Health Club

Today I joined the health club

With exercise in mind

Time for relaxation

A chance to help unwind

Exercise within the pool

The water like a weight

It would only be improved

If I could only find a mate

Saying that, I love the peace

The time to sit and think

But careful, not too long outside

The sun will turn me pink!!

(c)

Family Visit

With Dale, Kyla and Imogen

We have had such fun

Playing with the paddling pool

And sitting in the sun

We're playing in the garden

Immy's going down the slide

Water's being thrown about

But where oh where to hide

Granddad plays with Peppa Pig

There's giggles all the way

All to soon it's time to go

More fun another day!

Paintballing

Cameron went paintballing

He and his friends had fun

Rather him than me tho

Thick coat on in the sun!

His friends just could not understand

How he had not been hit

We're thinking that to dodge them all

He must be very fit!

He was just so determined

He didn't want to lose

Then look, what's this, we found it

...........A solitary bruise!!

Enable Me Club

The Youth Club Opened up it's doors

The guests were welcomed in

Wheelchair Hockey was the game

I wondered who would win

Andrew and Suloo from Timeaside

Are there with all their art

There's clay and ribbon, glue to stick

It's knowing where to start

Anim8 was all set up

There's different games to play

The time has come when we must go

When we'd much rather stay!

(c)

Find myself

I need to think

To find my way

The words won't come

It's hard to say

I go to talk

But then I find

I can't sort out 

My cluttered mind

I will persist

I'll see it through

I'll look inside

To myself be true

(c)

A dear friend

Time to catch up

With a friend so dear

A chance to chat

But also hear

So much to say

Tales to share

Hope our friend knows

How much we care

xxxxxx

(c)

Weight

I hate my weight 

And what you see

It causes pain

No longer me

I try so hard

I do my best

I get so tired

Then need to rest

Ride my bike

Swim in the pool

I hate my look

Feel like a fool

I've had enough 

There's more to give

My kids need me

It's time to live!

(c)

Another poem by Cam

Another poem by Cam

Where can I hide?

I cry myself to sleep
The anger is like molten lava, pouring down my face
Punches are like stone
Everytime I see you I am afraid of you
I feel like stone
Every time I see you I feel afraid

I feel that i should run away from you when I see you

I would like to run but you are everywhere

Every time you leave me I start to cry

I wonder what you will do next

I would like to hide but I can't escape your grasp

I wonder if you will leave me alone!

(c)

A poem by my 12yr old Cam who has Fetal Valproate Syndrome with Aspergers

A poem by Cam - Isolation

I'm alone, always alone in the corner
Voices surround me in the corner
Cornered by voices!
What do I do, the noise, it is everywhere
Whispers keep me back like a brick wall
My heart stops in fear
Where do I go, What do i do?
I run but it follows me

Where is safety?

I try to run but I can't

The fear surges through my body

As I wait!

Poem 3 - My favourite place

Waves crashing

Gulls screeching

My favourite sounds

By the sea

The sun beats down

A gentle breeze

Peace and tranquility

Heaven

A cappuccino

Birds hopping near

The Lobster Pot

My favourite place

(c)

Poem 2 - Support

A lovely day spent with a friend

We set the world to rights

All the things we'd like to change

We'll target in our sights

We look at schools, ones with support

We talk of respite too

Ones that help our children most

But where to go and who

Speech and language is a must

To help communicate

Feelings that they need to express

And maybe find a mate!

(c)

Poem 1 - Hospital

 Fracture clinics where I am

A long wait for a doctor you see

A decision to be made on what to do

And how to fix my knee

The waiting just goes on and on

I'm certainly not alone

So many people here to fix

A problem with a bone

Time for coffee and a mag

Before I will be seen

Appointments here at Fracture Clinic

.........really not that keen!

Cortisone they shot inside

It really wasn't good

But maybe now my knee will work

A bit more like it should!!!

(c)

Janma's Day

Off I went, there's fun in store

With Immy there's laughter, joy and more

One last prezzie, the paper's now gone

Peppa Pig's Castle, with a crown that just shone

We fed all the bunnies, the guinea pigs too

We're having such fun in Janma's own zoo

After some lunch she dropped off to sleep

Curled up with snuggles, not a sound, not a peep!

(c)

Monday 13 th August 2012

Cam went playing sports today

Kyle he chose PACSO

Steve and I caught up with friends

People good to know

Rice Rissols made for Kyle for tea

His favourite food to eat

He's had a busy last few days

And so deserved a treat

Weight watchers I had tonight

The scales I had to face

1lb was lost, I feel so good

I'm getting on the case!

(c)

A Busy Day - 12th August 2012

A busy day we have today

So many things to do

Imogen is turning 3

Our anniversary too

Other one's to celebrate

Are Kaitlyn and Steve's dad

We're meeting family at the pub

A party with cake to be had

Then it's off to Goodwood

The Bader Braves are there

Steve went in a Bi-plane

He flew without a care

In the evening out we went

McDonald's was our tea

The cinema was next in store

For Spiderman to see

We've had such a special day

With family and our friends

Then we watch Olympics

To see as it all ends!!

(c)

Tangmere Aviation

Tangmere Aviation

Today that's where we've been

Pieces of flying history

All over to be seen

A demo from a pilot

On a hurricane wing Kyle stood

I had a go at flying

I wasn't any good

We learnt of Douglas Bader

And how his legs were lost

The battles during WWII

And all the lives it cost

We'd like to thank the Bader Braves

For giving us a day

Enlightening and enjoyable

In each and every way

(c)

Marwell Zoo

Marwell zoo is where we've been

So many animals to be seen

Penguins, zebra's tigers too

Living in our local zoo

The sun was hot,The air so still

Animals resting on their hill

They did not like the heat today

Fast asleep, not wishing to play

We finished on the road train ride

Let's hope our furry friends don't hide

We've had such fun, it's time to go

Get home before the sun sets low!!

(c)

Trustees Meet

Our 3 day meet is at an end

Our guests have now gone home

We stop by the lake to have a drink

Perhaps we'll have a roam

So many things to plan and do

Exciting things to come

FACT trustees are out in force

Don't battle with a mum

A child is the most precious thing

A mum and dad protect

So watch out those who never told

Of the drug and it's effect

(c)

Southwater

The water's still

The only movement, ripples

Caused by the birds as they swim

Gliding across the surface

The sky is blue

Soft clouds dancing

The only sounds to be heard

Is nature singing it's song!

(c)

Sitting watching boats go by

Whispers of cloud peer down from high

The sky is blue, the sea is calm

A soothing and refreshing balm

My skin's kissed gently by the breeze

It's nice and warm, I will not freeze

Emma's got cheesecake, Jan bakewell tart

Once we're refreshed , it's time to restart

Paperwork, paperwork so much to do

Relaxing first is important too

FACT is the reason we're all here today

Raising awareness so then people say.....

.....WE'VE HEARD OF THAT!!!