It’s worth contemplating how you measure a life well lived. It’s not the material possessions accumulated, that often we hold so tightly to. Having things may make you more comfortable but not necessarily bring true and lasting happiness. Perhaps it is the connections made with family, friends and perfect strangers. The invisible ties that bond humanity together. From chance meetings with Roger Doger in the local pub, to life long relationships. Today we visited dear ones who are are exemplar of those bonds. Beacons who shine, for one day if we are lucky enough, we will each be walking these paths with grace.<\/p>\n

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A welcoming cuddle from Dear John<\/p><\/div>\n

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Our beautiful Tea Lady<\/p><\/div>\n

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Pate and crackers for lunch at the pub<\/p><\/div>\n

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Working his charm on Great Great Aunt Pat<\/p><\/div>\n

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The lovely Camp Charlotte – she would have kept him if she could!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Tea, cakes and biscuits<\/p><\/div>\n

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Always smiling, and so infectious<\/p><\/div>\n

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Yesterday’s post: Swimming and Bouncing<\/a><\/p>\n

Tomorrow’s post: <\/p>\n

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