So here we stand In the midst of it all Among the joys and sorrows The rise and fall So much to be thankful So much to give So little time Still we strive to live
The Alien Blob The mole on my toe Cancerous tumour It just had to go
But those cancer cells Decided to spread Infected lymph nodes At the top of my leg
So more surgery And hospital stays A clinical trial Lots of pills for days
Yet, ten years later And life is a breeze No evidence of That evil disease
Being vigilant Is the key for me That melanoma Can be so sneaky
Protect your body Look after your skin Slap on the sunscreen Don't let cancer win
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Love you so much Treasured sons Beloved Mum xxxxx
A very, very early morning check-in at Faro airport Our plane awaits The sun just rising Up, up and away over Faro The Scillies Land’s End Hayle estuary and St Ives Bay The A30At least we have a sunny drive back home
We're leaving Lagos And onto Faro It's been fantastic But we have to go
Love you so much Treasured sons Beloved Mum xxxxx
Our last morning in Lagos Coffee at the marina Could stay forever Our view from the hotel room Hotel pool Lagos train station sculpture And now we wait for our train Green and lean smoothie Luke surprises us, to say goodbye Luke and Talita Graffiti train carriage A McDonald’s in Faro. Burger, salad, coke, and a beer! Faro marina Tourist train Municipal building Blue, blue sky Lady with a shell on her head! Gary and I finding shade I ❤️ Faro
Sunshine brings A smile to our face A burst of energy A warm embrace It lifts our spirits Soothes our soul And makes us feel Once again whole
Love you so much Precious sons Beloved Mum xxxxx
Tall palms Tall mastsThe lifting footbridge Cobbled streets Another hot day Sunday meanderings A man, a hat, an accordion and a dog Blue tiles Blue skies, blue sunshades Watching the world go by Blue shades, blue t-shirt, blue shades Igreja de Santa Maria de LagosAcross to the waterway Us again Pleasure boats returning A neat motor yacht from CowesGrinch enjoys his holiday too Overlooking the marina Dinner at Restaurante Jardim Luke and Talita arrive A wonderful outdoors restaurant Toodle ooo Luke, until next time xxx
I could live like this for days In the warm and golden rays Of sunshine shining bright and bold In a world of blue and gold
Long walks on sandy shores Life is so much better outdoors And the salty sea breeze in my hair Remind me that I'm truly there
Stress-free, carefree, life so light A world of beauty, free of strife As I explore and discover anew A culture vibrant, fresh and true
Love you so much Treasured sons Beloved Mum xxxxx
Blue skies over the marina this morning The lifting footbridge Along the waterway Another hot one! Shady place for lunch Sweet and Temptation Street graffiti Colourful shrubs growing out of the ground Gorgeous tiles Indian motorcycles Parked up outside the police building Scouts, Bobbers, and Roadmasters Interesting to see Huge machines Back along the waterway Then a couple of hours beside the pool A windy stroll along the boardwalk to meet Luke after workBack to Lagos after dinner Sunset
Just relaxing by the pool No hurries, no worries, just cool Watching the clouds fly by Beneath an umbrella, shaded from the sky
The sun beats down, but I don't feel the heat In this moment, it's a complete retreat The water glistens, the breeze softly blows Feeling so content, as the day slows
No need to rush, no need to stress Just peace and tranquility, nothing less This moment of bliss, so simple yet profound I'm grateful for this calmness I've found
So I'll stay here a while, and let time pass Watching the clouds, as they float by so fast In this poolside oasis, simply so free Relaxed, rejuvenated, and just being me
Love you so much Treasured sons Beloved Mum xxxxx
Wispy clouds The marina this morning Tall palms A shady spot for lunch Quite hot today, so the umbrellas were welcome A perfect spot to people watch This afternoon by the pool Quiet and peaceful Pretty clouds Relaxing Along the boardwalk, early evening Interesting cloud formationsBack at the marina The view from our apartment
Another warm Ice creamy day Languidly melting Anxieties away Lifting the mood Above the bay
Love you so much Precious sons Beloved Mum xxxxx
A new trimaran arrives A different view of the marina Gary and I This Mangusta is for sale (€570000) 🥺A selfie sort of dayBoardwalk ambling Very little wind for sailing Sunshine makes you smile Gary and Talita A cool spot for some early dinner Luke and I Walking back to Lagos Boardwalk and train tracks Sunset whilst we were eating ice cream Golden light