Comments on: Not quite running with the bulls!

By: Jasmin Schelts

Jasmin Schelts — Wed, 26 May 2021 17:55:00 +0000

A very heartfelt blog and I send my prayers for you, your Mum and your sister.I lost both my parents before they were 70, neither experiencing the trauma of extreme old age. Take care, be kind to yourself and know many people are thinking of you.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Sat, 22 May 2021 12:42:47 +0000

I know what you mean about going home and the smell of cows and earth I feel exactly the same with sheep I am originally from a small valley in Cumbria near Keswick, forget about the views it is the smell gets you every time it means home. People think you are mad so I am glad their is someone else.
Wishing you and your family best wishes stay strong.

By: Beverley Moore

Beverley Moore — Fri, 21 May 2021 03:43:58 +0000

You have touched my heart Miceal God bless your mum and you and family

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 20 May 2021 19:51:25 +0000

Hi Miceal,
Ireland both north and south is beautiful, you’re right. So glad you were able to see your mum again but not pleasant circumstances. It’s very true what you say about both the privilege and the weight to both the person and family though of old age. It can be all consuming and age the family no end but at the same time you wouldn’t not do it. Take care of your sister and yourself x

By: Anne

Anne — Thu, 20 May 2021 17:21:00 +0000

Sorry to hear about your Mum. Love to all your family and keep well. I always talk to the animals, I think they understand more than we appreciate. I reckon the tone of your voice tells them if you are friend or foe!

By: A-M Jones

A-M Jones — Thu, 20 May 2021 16:56:39 +0000

Thinking of you and your current situation Micheal with your loved ones. God bless. x

By: Mose

Mose — Thu, 20 May 2021 16:51:47 +0000

Lovely tribute to your mum and of course your homeland . How I wish I could visit Howth and Dalkey but this year and last not possible : feel nostalgic looking at the photos even the plane crossing the Emerald Isle . Erin’s green valleys – how magnificent . Sla’n .

By: Anita

Anita — Thu, 20 May 2021 13:46:09 +0000

Dear Miceal
I have been really moved by your blog today. Parents are a great source of love and strength in our lives , and with that love ,comes the heartache of seeing them become vulnerable.
It is a real blessing that you were able to spend time caring for your mum, she will hold that special time together in her thoughts, as I m sure you will too.
My dad has Alzheimer’s and is in a care home, time is very precious and I am thankful for every minute we can see each other.
It’s difficult to look forward and emotional to look back, but aren’t t we fortunate that we have them.
Thinking of you.
Anita X