A good day

One of the best days in the Wellness Walks calendar - I've already decided that when the funding ends I'm simply going to pay for it myself, such happiness.

It's not often the view is the extra, but in the main shot is the irrepressible J, a wonderful vulnerable young lady with multiple health issues but the most infectious cheeky laugh. That she and her mum trusted us to go on a mini adventure is massive. 
In the first extra you can see a couple of our regulars, both with their own worries and problems putting them aside to support J's mum and calm her nerves - her little girl has never walked so far. 
In the other extra are N & C, they sit and have coffee with us most weeks, sometimes come for a ride in the minibus, but can't manage a walk. On this trip they have 4x4 trampers and get to be included. C is a fabulous young man who has already faced so many life altering challenges in his life. Despite my background in the mountains I've no hesitation in saying he's one of the bravest souls I know. 

Philosophy Friday 
"This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life." 
Ralph Waldo Emerson