18/09/2024
Today James aged 80, visited and we spent time whilst I did his pedicure and manicure, he doesn't like too much fancy stuff (his words) just the basics...we talked about some difficulties he's experienced and of the old days, and his work in the steel works as an electrical engineer. I talked about how my job is precious...how I get to spend such quality time with my clients, how that feels to me. About my first professional training with the British Red Cross. He talked about the old trade unions and we shared memories of strikes, poverty, and picket lines. Me a young girl, him on the front line. He'd forgotten his walking stick, I noticed that when he got out of the car. I said I have one you can use. As he left I watched him walk with my granny's old stick and I said Thank you to the universe 🙏
