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Dear Reader Trees and Water - and Good CompanyThe past two weeks have been a delightful feast of 'trees and water - and good company' for me! Have you ever anticipated something that didn't happen, then, years later, it's promised to you again? Years ago, my friend Tina tried to come visit us - and for various reasons got to the airline gate and was denied her flight. AND Wednesday week ago she finally arrived - bringing her friend, Cathy, with her (now our friend too!) We planned a feast. If I show you briefly what we did, you'll get the idea of what a feast this was: All good things come to an end. Sometimes they end too soon, like this trip. But you'll see by this small selection of photos that these memories will last a lifetime. Trees and water - and great company - these are what my soul longs for and appreciates so much. Thank you Tina, Cathy and Neil for sharing these few days together. And growing fitter every day!Maybe - no, not 'maybe' - it's yes! This is true! I am getting fitter every day! Yesterday I met with my fitness trainer. She had a new programme for me and we went through it - some of the equipment I hadn't used for years. I can't share the video, but I'm so excited to share this screenshot from it. For the last few months I've been eyeing this machine, feeling nostalgic for the times I used to enjoy extending myself with it. Today I did 2 sets - and did 11 pull ups in one of them! Maybe in both! Now I know I'm well on the way to being fitter than I thought I could be at this stage in life. I am grateful to be able to try new things, that my body supports me in the adventures I undertake, and responds when I give it the opportunity to be healthier. Together we'll make it to 140! Here's to health throughout our lives, yours and mine! With love My thoughts for Living Life in 2025 and beyond: "Life is a Daring Adventure or Nothing" Helen Keller “Write it on my heart that every day is Ralph Waldo Emerson "Remember that sometimes not getting “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave [person] is not [the one] who does not feel afraid, but [the one] who conquers that fear.” Nelson Mandela Read past Newsletters and, if you enjoy them, please share with your friends and encourage them to subscribe www.StephanieHammondAuthor.com Join my Reader's Group on Facebook. FOLLOW ME Like, post and comment at any of |
Hi! I'm Stephanie Hammond
I love to talk about what's going on in our lives, mine and yours. In my newsletters, I focus on those things that bring us joy, as well as the tough stuff that comes with being human. Through Memoir, I write about some of my hard life experiences including dealing with family addiction and the struggles of finding a sense of place. I write about the importance of connection in building resilience and finding joy and peace in our daily lives - insulating ourselves from this sometimes crazy world. Share your email below to receive the newsletter every two weeks.
Dear Reader Wedding Anniversary A truly happy day! I am soooo excited. This week Neil and I celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary. The photo I'm sharing sits on our kitchen wall as a reminder of that beautiful day. I often look at the photo of Neil and see how happy he was then. I look so I can check if I still see that joy today. Last time I looked though, my eyes fell on my face and the joy I see reflected there grabbed at my heart in recognition that I still feel that joy now - seven...
Dear Reader A little apology - Because last newsletter was a week late, I decided to keep to my schedule and share this newsletter on my Tuesday, as per normal. But I've written this on Mother's Day so I'm sending it out today, two days early! I'll be back on schedule next time I promise! Mother's Day Me and my Mum 2002 I'm writing this on Mother's Day because thoughts of my Mama have been with me since I woke up. This photo was taken not long before she died. Mum had vascular dementia and it...
Dear Reader Where do we find Joy? Finding the joy in my every day life is something I've committed myself to over the past few years. I admit I'm not always successful. I don't always like the things that pop up in my day - and sometimes the whole day appears to start miserably! Where's the joy in that? And it's been particularly hard the last few weeks. Splitting headache, double vision that's got a whole lot worse. I ended in the Emergency Department where the diagnosis was blood pressure...