I enjoy the fun things of life. And I love to write and to talk about life, mine and yours. Through Memoir, I write about some hard life experiences including dealing with family addiction and finding a sense of place. I write about the importance of connection in building resilience and finding joy and peace in our daily lives.
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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 enjoy the fun things of life. And I love to write and to talk about life, mine and yours. Through Memoir, I write about some hard life experiences including dealing with family addiction and finding a sense of place. I write about the importance of connection in building resilience and finding joy and peace in our daily lives.
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