After a traumatic few weeks we treated ourselves to 2 days ‘off’. Headed for the Yorkshire coast to ‘recharge’. A day at RSPB Bempton Cliffs followed by a night in a boutique hotel in Filey (who knew that such things existed!) – woken by the sound of the sea and seabirds, followed by a day taking flower photos at Burton Agnes Hall. Nature is amazing … Continue reading July 17th The Restorative powers of Nature
Extremes of emotion have been woven through the past 7 weeks! As ever, I escape by taking photographs. These ‘arty’ type shots are from the beautiful bouquet which was sent by the wonderful people at Crown House publishers. The flowers were gorgeous but at the time they were at their best – I was not, so didn’t manage any shots. However, I love the texture … Continue reading 13th July
I haven’t blogged or uploaded any images for a few days even though I have hundreds that need editing! I want to blog about the last few days but can’t yet. We have been through every emotion you can imagine from fear to frustration from tears to gratitude. Mum is still with us but is on ‘End of Life care plan’. She is very ill … Continue reading 8th – 16th June
Nature continues to be my safety net. Had a very traumatic morning at the hospital and mum is not good at all. Went for a quick walk this afternoon to check on the progress of our cygnets x Continue reading 1st 2nd June
Things are still difficult with mum so I really appreciate the half an hour or so I have in the morning with my coffee, camera and garden birds. Sometimes it’s the little things that keep you going. Continue reading 31st May 2015
I can’t write about this week yet as it’s too hard! Mum was rushed into hospital and was seriously ill. She is physically recovering but her dementia is worse than ever. These are a few random images from this week – a lovely day with Tommy before we had to rush to hospital and a few images of birds using my new lens! Will update … Continue reading 23rd – 30th May
A week of extreme emotions, exhaustion followed by amazement at how kind people can be and at the wonder of nature. New cygnets and baby coots. Dad’s birthday today and mum only spoke once in the hour that we were there and that was to shout at me for taking the biscuit out of her hand whilst I gave her a present to give to … Continue reading My week 16th – 22nd May
In between working, editing and visiting I spent some time in the garden! Continue reading 14th & 15th May
Monday was busy! Assembly at the Dearne, year 8 History lesson, Visit mum, pick up Tommy and then coffee with Maria and Cath Tuesday was a morning with Tommy and Rosa followed by work at The Hepworth in Wakefield with the CLN Wednesday was working at home but it did give me chance to snap our garden visitors nesting in their new home! Continue reading 11th – 13th May
Friday I lead an assembly at Springwell about raising funds for #Kakuma refugee camp – they have decided to do a #4000milechallenge! This is roughly the distance from their school to the camp in Kenya. http://www.janehewitt.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/4000milechallenge.html I played with flowers from the garden and a ‘jam jar’ yesterday. Tommy stayed overnight – this morning was bath time! xx Continue reading 8th – 10th May
Jane Hewitt 