Ellesmere Summer 2011

After visiting Colemere we stopped off in Ellesmere to Feed the ducks, Ellesmere is another great place to visit. It has easy access to pushchairs, a brilliant playground, and beautiful gardens. However Parking can be tricky on busy days.

Also around the town there are a some lovely walks if you are looking for more of a challenge. The canal is a suitable pushchair walk and very pretty,  If you don't use a pushchair the is a circular walk which takes you right the way around the town, which i have also done in the past and defiantly recommend.

While here we visited the Charity shop and other shops in the town, This is a lovely small country town and very enjoyable as all the people are always warm and friendly and very welcoming. This time we didn't have as good a find as we have had recently, Still very chuffed about that. lol

Colemere Country Park

Recently the family headed out to Colemere Country Park, Just outside Ellesmere, Shropshire. We had a lovely Day just right for walking to we were determined to make the most of it.

Colemere Country Park is Great for walking with the Pushchair as the Ground is nice and flat. Dogs are Welcome and there is a Free easy to access car park, However to get there there are narrow lanes with few passing places but its worth it afterwards. There are picnic tables available for snacks after your walk.

http://www.shropshirewalking.co.uk/pdf/EA%20colemere.pdf

Mothers - A Beautiful Poem i Found on Facebook xx

Mothers

Most Women become Mothers by accident, some by choice, a few because of social pressure and some by habit.

This year, many women will become Mothers of disabled children. Did you ever wonder how Mothers of disabled children are chosen?

Somehow I visualise God hovering over us selecting his instruments for propagation with great care and deliberation. As he observes, he instructs his Angels to make notes in a giant ledger.

“Armstrong, Beth – Son; patron saint, Matthew.
Forrest, Majorie – Daughter; patron saint Cecilia
Rudledge Carrie – twins; patron saint … give her Gerald. He’s used to profanity”

Finally, he passes a name to an Angel and smiles: “Give her a child with a disability”
The Angel is curious, “Why this one God? She is so happy.”

“Exactly,” smiles God. “Could I give a child with a disability to a Mother that does not know laughter? That would be cruel”

“But has she patience?” asks the Angel

“I watched her today. She has that feeling of self and independence that is so rare and so necessary in a Mother. You see, the child I’m going to give her has his own world. She has to make it live in her world and that is not going to be easy.”

“But Lord, I don’t think she even believes in you.”

God replies “No matter, I can fix that.”

“If she can’t separate herself from the child occasionally, she’ll never survive. Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect. She doesn’t realise it yet, but she is to be envied. She will never consider a ‘step’ ordinary. When her child says ‘Mummy’ for the first time, she will be present at a miracle and know it!

I will permit her to see clearly the things I see…..ignorance, cruelty, prejudice…and allow her to rise above them. She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life because she is doing my work.”

“And what about her patron saint? Asks the Angel
God smiles: “A mirror will suffice.”

A VERY Proud Mummy

As i lay on the grass today with my 3 wonderful children i couldnt help but think how wonderful they where and how lucky i am to have them. Having been a single mum now for nearly 2 years, i look back with pride i see how far we have all come from being so low, beaten up from our peoples hurtful words, Harassment and threats to the family we are today, Full of life, love and Happiness. After all the bad time this family has been through from being at rock bottom living with a 1 month old baby ( Kellyn ) in a caravan on an industrial estate after being forced away from our lovely home we are now truely blessed with having a special baby our lovely Arrianna who is the light of our lives.

When Kellyn turns 5 this year he will officially become a young carer, He has took on the responsibilities  brilliantly of being an older sibling of a Sister with Disabilities and proudly shows her off. He has thrown himself into learning Makaton and helps me with Arrianna's Physio. Arrianna responds so well to Kellyn its very special to see. I am so Proud of him, He has done so well and is doing well despite the knock backs he has taken, but now i have had the strength to protect me family and make sure that the people who have hurt him in the past NEVER get the chance to do it again any any attempt will not be tolerated. When Arrianna has appointments Kellyn always remembers and what's to know what is happening no matter what.

I look at the children and think WOW, This is what i have achieved, i run my house and my family well, Totally on my own. I have full control and have no help in anyway, not that i need it, Even though i know certain people have been saying things about me well to those of you. Least while you are slagging off my family you are leaving others alone, But i know were good now.  The only thing i miss from a relationship is affection but seeing others rush into relationships and seeing how badly they can go wrong has left me with reservations and when ever i feel a bit down i just look at Arrianna she gives me that special smile and all is well again. I know i dont need a man and if ever i get into a relationship again it will be because i want to not because i need to. This year i have gained so much self respect and for the first time in my life i feel i can say no, which is fab. For me being Single really works i am Flying High with my Children Flying behind me. As some of you may also know we had a bit of a win recently and so were soon off on Holiday to enjoy it. This family has had to go through so much hurt and darkness to appreciate the Good and God are we enjoying it. Keep checking our blog for more of our Good Times to Come, Especially now we can plan for the Future with Arrianna firmly Centre of all our Hearts.

Product Review Mothercare My 4

Mothercare My 4, There is also a similar My 3 available which has 3 Wheels. I must confess i use this for Arrianna, They are great all rounders (Great Off Road and in Town. )

They are bulkie when folded and the shopping basket isn't great and the tyres require maintenance.
Otherwise lovely pushchair light to push easy to use when you know.

Dearnford Lake Whitchurch

Recently the Children and myself visited Dearnford Lake just Outside Whitchurch its a very Beautiful place, which we really enjoyed and will defiantly be going again.

http://www.dearnford.com

Powys Castle Summer 2011

The Children and i headed up to Powys castle earlier this week. Firstly we went into the beautiful gardens.

This Cottage is actually a holiday home and available for anyone to stay in.

Powys Castle is a National Trust Property, I find having the Membership very handy as Kellyn and i love the gardens and it provides a safe place for the children to run around and enjoy. 

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-powiscastle_garden/