Birmingham and back

Got up Friday having stayed at my Uncle Noel and Auntie Margarets house and went for a couple of mile run more as maintenece than anything else.

Visited my Uncle Brendan (he lives next to Noel and Margeret)in Birminham on Friday(20th of March). He was my sponsor for my confirmation and i have always felt very close to Brendan and enjoyed his company. He is very ill with cancer and is going through chemotherapy at the moment. Was nervous before i arrived as i didn’t know what to expect and i also didn’t tell him i was coming up as i wanted to surprise him. Must admit we both shed a tear when i arrived but more laughter was shared than tears of sadness. Spent the day with him and was really glad to be there.

Caught up with my cousin, Brendans daughter Margherite and spoke to Brendans other daughter Lisa on the phone and also saw Tony, Brendans son. Went out with my other cousin Seamus and his wife Marie on the friday night(Noel and Margarets son & wife) and spoke to Jackie their daughter on the phone. Was really great to catch up with all of them and left me feeling inspired to crack on.

Said goodbye to everyone Saturday morning and headed home around 9am after a heart breakfast. Will not leave things so long before i return again!!