Wesham

Hello there Blogger friends, do you remember me? It's been a while hasn't it but I'm back - both back at home and back posting; you see I've been away for the week visiting my folks up in Wesham. I appreciate I didn't tell you I was heading away for a while so please forgive me, sometimes I just don't have the time nor the inclination to tell you everything; but I'll try to capture the week that was in some fashion. And what a wonderful week it was, what a wonderful place Wesham is and where my folks live is just divine; you would not believe how beautiful it is and the residents are just so friendly. I mean I see them twice a year if I'm lucky and they all know me by name and take time out to come on over and talk to me; it is a community and something that's lacking in most towns and cities. It hits me hard each time I visit because it's just so beautiful and heart rendering, it strikes a chord with me and makes me realise that there are some serious old-school values of community spirit alive and well - it gives me hope.

On top of that it was just so good to spend some quality time with the folks; and although I fully appreciate the fact that I'm unconditionally loved by them it still made me feel so lucky. I mean some people don't have that for whatever reason and never have the opportunity to bask in the warm glow of parental love; I could feel it seriously, even without a word spoken I could feel their love and protection surrounding me. Whether it was doing ordinary things like sat around watching television or gardening to special things like going out together for the day it was always there; and I know I've mentioned these feelings before but they've never been so heavy in the ether for so long. I must have been tuned into the emotion of it all real good but it doesn't surprise me because being amongst such love and affection always brings out the best in me.

Here's to the peace, the quiet, the countryside, the fresh air, the wildlife and the community spirit of Wesham; to family, to togetherness, to laughter and to a very special week. I miss you almost as much as I love you, there will always be a special place in my heart and special memories to see me through until I can visit you again.