Thursday June 23rd 2022
I often talk about my walks with nature, how it makes me feel.
How dementia has made me appreciate the little things in life.
Gone are the days of wandering around the shops for a bit of retail therapy to make myself feel better.
The thought of spending hours with the hustle and bustle of people, as they jostle beside you to get to an item of clothing, does not entice me whatsoever.
Materialistic, a short fix, leaving you feeling worse when you realise how much you have actually spent!

I really wish that I had found nature sooner…just think of the money I could have saved!

I have been so luck to encounter some very special moments with nature. It is those moments when I just go Wow!

We all have special moments in our lives…Those extra special moments.
The birth of a son or daughter.
Holding your grandchild for the first time.
Woo…heart melts…a magical sparkle…endorphin level rises making you feel on top of the world.

Nature brings a very similar feeling…I know nothing can beat your children coming into the world, or the joy a grandchild can bring.
But when a wild bird lands in your hand and you feel it’s tiny little feet, it is one very special moment.

I have been so lucky to encounter robins feed from my hand and also a fleeting visit from a Blue Tit
My latest encounter was definitely the best. The little Robin came to my hand on several occasions looking straight into my eyes, not just a quick flight in to take food.
This colourful little bird actually wanted to spend time choosing the food he wanted to eat, right in the palm of my hand.
The confidence…The trust…Now that is special ❤️
What I can’t get over, is this special little bird comes to me when I have my dog Toby at my side…Now that is trust!
Little did I know that whilst Mr Robin was toing and froing from my hand, a young couple was watching in amazement.
I was far too caught up in the moment to notice anything or anyone around me…I was totally consumed by nature.
Nothing else was of any importance.
It was like I had been transported to a different place.
A place where there is no mention of dementia.
A place that’s calm,
A place so quiet
Only the sweet sounds of nature ❤️