It's been a year since you left the ones you love.
It's been a year that you've been looking down on us from up above.
It's been a year of constant reminder that you're not here.
It's been a year of memories, sorrow and fear.
It's been a year since that horrible night.
It's been a year from when you walked into the light.
It's been a year where we had to be strong everyday.
It's been a year of unspoken words we need to say.
It's been a year since we had to say goodbye.
Where is the good in goodbye when all we do is cry?
It's been a year that has changed all our days.
It's been a year, and we've grown strong in so many ways.
It's been a year where we know you're in a better place.
It's been a year, and we still haven't forgotten your face.
It's been a year of just imagining what it's like up there.
It's been a year since he took you, it just seems so unfair.
It's been a year, but we know you're doing alright.
It's been a year of only seeing you in our dreams at night.
It's been a year, and we want you to know that we love you,

It's been a year.

God Bless Aunty Maureen

Stolen....from facebook

The Basics
Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Bron

Height: 5ft 6

Profession: Tenant Liasion Officer

Relationship Status: Married

Religious Views: Spiritualist

My Favorites
Favorite Color: Green

Favorite Car: Mazda RX8....ain't got one!

Favorite Movie: Against all Odds

Favorite Hobby: Talking to dead people

Favorite Song/Singer: Paul Weller.....English Rose

Favorite Book/Author: Great Expectations.....Charles Dickens

Favorite School Subject: English Language

Favorite Vacation Destination: Egypt

Favorite Food: Italian

Favorite Restaurant: Little italian on Rotherham High Street

Favorite Animal: Dog

Favorite Store: Asda!

Favorite Celebrity : Paul Weller

Favorite Childhood Friend: Mandy Nelson

Favorite Childhood Memory: Picking Bluebells in the woods on Sunday afternoons with dad, my sister & my brother

Favorite Baby Name: Hebe...Lee didn't like it

Favorite Person In Your Life: Lee

This or That
Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate

Big Mac or Whopper: Neither

Coke or Pepsi : Pepsi Max

Beer or Wine: Prefer wine but not allowed

Coffee or Tea: Coffee

Apple Juice or O.J.: OJ

Facebook or MySpace: Facebook

Summer or Winter: Summer

Windows or Mac: Windows

Cats or Dogs: Both

Boxers or Briefs: briefs!

Rain or Shine : Rain

Chips or Popcorn: Chips

Salty or Sweet: Salty unless its popcorn - thats just wrong

Plane or Boat: plane

Morning or Night: Night

Movie or Play: Play

Walk or Drive: These all depend on mood, lazy mood - drive / romantic mood - walk

Money or Love: Love

Breakfast or Dinner: Breakfast

Forgiveness or Revenge: Forgiveness

Paint or Wallpaper: Paint

House or Apartment: House

Do You?
Have Any Pets: 1 dog, 1 cat, 2 fish

Have Any Children: Three

Smoke: Never

Drink: Wish I could

Exercise: Seriosuly need to find time

Play On A Sports Team: No

Belong To Any Organizations: Spiritualist Union

Love Your Job: Some days...praying for a lottery win!

Like To Cook: Love to cook

Play An Instrument: Piano - chopsticks

Sing: Really badly!

Dance: Oh yes!

Speak Multiple Languages: Yorkshire,,,and posh!

Ice Skate: When I was a teen

Swim: A little

Paint: Nope

Write: Does blog count?

Ski: Never

Juggle: No

Have You Ever
Stolen Anything: Once, some stickers worth 10p and got caught

Been Drunk Before Noon: Used to be, probably still from the night before

Had Sex In A Public Place: Yes

Got Caught Telling A Lie: Probably, I'm really shit at telling lies

Got A Speeding Ticket: Never, I keep a keen eye out for the bill

Been Arrested: Suprisingly no!

Littered: Never

Fantasized About A Co-Worker: Definately

Cheated On A Test: Yes

Cheated In A Relationship: Yes

Wished You Were Someone Else: At times

Cried During A Movie: All the time

Had A One Night Stand: Yes

Other
Describe Yourself In One Word: sad (well I had time to do this)

Biggest Fear: Housefire

Biggest Mistake: Letting my marriage become secondary for a while...fixed now!

Your Proudest Accomplishment: My beautiful children

#1 Priority In Your Life: My family...all ways

Dream Job: Paul Weller's PA

Special Talents:

Where Are You Right Now: Lounge

Where Would You Rather Be: On a beautiful white beach with blue sea and palm trees, surrounded by my family, a glass of something delicious and my grandkids playing happily

Famous Person You Want To Meet: Tony Stockwell

Place To Visit Before You Die: Goa

Song Played At Your Funeral: The Prayer - Celine Dion & Various

Right the time is 4.30am on a Saturday...............SATURDAY!!!! Why, oh why am I awake????

Lee came in from work at 3am and as I was on his side of the bed he disturbed me Luckily for him he was gwtting in from work and not the nightclub!!!

At 3.20am Lee's work mobile rang and he got up to go out and assist on a recovery. He then:

Turned the bedroom light on!
His phone rang again!
He sat on the bed......and had a chat to his mate who was already at the job....after what seemed like hours...but was minutes...I said "For feck sake, don't mind me...you just chat away".....he turned the light off and walked down the stairs saying "Sorry mate, our lass was moaning!"

Anyway off he trots.

I settled down to sleep.....tossed and turned....turned and tossed and tried in vain to A)get back to sleep stop my mind from replaying what has been a stressful day.......so I got up!

In other news....dad been to hospital, they're pleased with his progress Matt has once again dislocated his shoulder and tonight I'm off on a Paranormal Investigation!!!!!!

A change in the law could mean mediums, psychics and healers face prosecution if they cannot justify their claims. Spiritualists are delivering a mass petition to Downing Street and complaining that a genuine religion is being discriminated against

Read it here

As a spiritualist I'm not worried, if this is ever used against the religion then we need to ask when we will be asking other religions for proof of their beliefs. In church people attending the weekly service are asked to pay a freewill donation, as in other churches. We work under 7 principles which I have listed below, along with my definition.

There are sceptics out there that will use this law, like a big stick to attack something they don't understand. I am not naive, there are frauds, people whose sole aim is to benefit from the gift they are given, and by doing so work on ego, hence they lose the gift and rely on cold reading etc.

The Fatherhood of God

By the study of Nature - that is, by trying to understand the Laws of Cause & Effect which govern all that is happening around us - we recognise that there is a creative force in the universe. This force, or energy, not only created the whole universe, but also life itself in its many forms and is continuing to create today. The effects of this eternal creation can be seen around us and this leads us to the evidence that 'God' - 'The Creative Force' - manifests directly, or indirectly, in all things. We know this power as God and as we are part of the Life created by God, we acknowledge God as our Father.

The Brotherhood of Man
Because we all come from the same universal life source we are, in effect, one large family, small individual offshoot from the whole. This means that all mankind is part of a brotherhood. A brotherhood is a community for mutual support and comfort. We are all members of the same divine family. We need to share our joys as well as our burdens; we need to understand the needs of other individuals in order to assist them as part of our service to each other. As we learn to give so must we also learn to receive thereby achieving the necessary balance for our life. We must look not only to the material necessities of our fellow creatures but also to their spiritual needs and help those in need to become strong and worthy of their relationship in the Family of God.

Communion of Spirits and the Ministry of Angels

All religions believe in life after death but only Spiritualism shows that it is true by demonstrating that communication with departed spirits can and does take place. Spiritualist Churches provide one of the venues where communication, through mediumship, is possible and many loved relatives and friends take advantage of this opportunity to continue to take an interest in our welfare. There are also spirit people/teachers who are dedicated to the welfare and service of mankind. Some (e.g. Silver Birch) bring inspiration and teachings whilst others work within the healing ministry.

Continuous Existence of the Human Soul

It is scientifically proven that matter (being part of the creative force, or energy) cannot be destroyed; it merely changes its form. Spirit, as part of the Creative Force is, therefore, indestructible. On the death of the physical body, the spirit continues as an integral part of a world, which interpenetrates our world but in a different dimension. This world is referred to as the Spirit World. In spirit life we have a spirit body, which until we progress far enough, is a replica of our earthly body. We are the same individuals in every way with the same personalities and characteristics and we change only by progression, or otherwise, as a result of our own efforts. Our personal responsibilities do not stop at death.

Personal Responsibility

This principle is the one which places responsibility for wrongful thoughts and deeds where it belongs - with the individual. It is the acceptance of responsibility for every aspect of our lives and the use to which we place our lives depends entirely upon ourselves. It is not possible for any other person, or outside influence, to interfere with our spiritual development, unless we are willing to allow this. No one can put right the wrongdoing except the offender. As we are given freedom of choice (freewill) so also are we given the ability to recognise what is right from what is wrong. We are totally, as well as personally, responsible.

Compensation and Retribution hereafter for all Good and Evil Deeds done on Earth
As with all the other Principles, the natural laws apply and this one echoes the law of Cause and Effect (as you sow, so shall you reap). One cannot be cruel and vindictive towards others and expect love and popularity in return. It must be understood that the compensatory or retributive effects of this law operate now -on earth - they do not wait until we begin to live in the Spirit World.

Eternal Progress open to every Human Soul
In every heart there exists the desire for progress and to every human spirit belongs the power to progress in wisdom and love.
All who desire to tread the path that leads to perfection are able to pursue it. The rate of progress is directly proportional to the desire for mental and spiritual understanding. If we do our best in earth life to follow our inward prompting or intuitions; we shall find progress very easy, on earth as in spirit; if not, every step in advancement will follow a struggle against imperfections, which we ourselves will have worked into our natures. Within the Family of God, with all the advantages that our realisation of that state can give us, we are all given the opportunity to be responsible for our own eternal progress.

What are your thoughts?

I was interested to read the article Here with regards to photographers being stopped, searched and made to delete photographs by police.

I agree with Austin that police etc need better guidelines and photographers should be made aware of their rights!

But still sad..........at least he's with the girl he loved

The body of a man, believed to be missing TV presenter Mark Speight, has been found in a remote area of London's Paddington station, police have said.

The rest here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7345486.stm

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Not as easy as you might think. Remember: one word answers.

Where is your mobile phone? Pocket
Your significant other? Reliable
Your hair? Messy
Your mother? Confused
Your father? Inspirational
Your favourite thing? Life
Your dream last night? Strange
Your favorite drink? Coffee
Your dream/goal?
The room you're in? Dining
Your ex? Tosser
Your fear? Loss
Where do you want to be in 6 years? Cornwall
Where were you last night? Babysitting
What you're not? Slim
One of your wish list items? Decking
Where you grew up? House
The last thing you did? Toast
What are you wearing? jammies
Your TV? Dusty
Your pets? Dog
Your computer? Laptop
Your life? Rollercoaster
Your mood? Sleepy
Missing someone? No
Your car? Convertable
Something you're not wearing? Shoes
Favourite Store? Hamleys
Your summer? Wedding
Like someone? Heaps
Your favourite colour? Green
Last time you laughed? Just
Last time you cried? Friday

Read about this in the paper.....prank call to Asda!

1. What was the last book your read?

Double Cross - James Patterson

2: What are you reading now?

Strip Jack by Ian Rankin

3. What one book do you wish you had written?

Great Expectations

4. Who is your favourite author?

James Patterson

5. I recommend you read...?

Suzanne's diary for Nicholas - James Patterson

Our Village

Sunset....taken from garden last year

...............Just can't get on with it

I watched Torchwood tho, and despite lledeb giving the ending away in a blog title really enjoyed it!

Well the drugs are working and I now feel no pain when I take my meds. Problem is I can't drive when taking them and have to go to work tomorrow.

Dad's not too good today, he has horrendous thrush which is making it difficult for him to eat. Not difficult to moan tho, mention of my sister's recent trip to Tokyo brought on a 10 minute rant about how he hates "japs". Despite his great grandaughter being of Japanese descent Mum is getting more and more forgetful by the day, I'm hoping it's just the medication she is on and not signs of something else.

Abi is home safe and sound, I bought her the latest James Patterson Maximum Ride book, she's halfway through it already.

Hope you are all well in Blogland

I am sat on the sofa in a drug filled haze. As you all know I have LPHS* and after 10 months off work before diagnosis I have managed to juggle work and the illness. Till Monday.

I am in constant pain, dihydrocodeine is just taking the edge off, I can't have anything stronger without going to A&E. The doctor has given me antibiotics as he thinks I may have a kidney infection which added to the LPHS* is causing the relapse. I hope so, we have only just got ourselves financialy stable after the last time I was off

Abi has gone to the coast for three nights with her friend and his parents, allowing me to wallow in self pity and watch Sky till my eyes glaze over

*Loin pain-haematuria syndrome