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Edited by Gill Burrell, Saturday, 30 Apr 2022, 23:35

Getting down to study again after the death of my sister from cancer. A chapter in my life has been closed down and I have to move on now. I know life has to go on,  despite this choking lump in my throat and stinging in my eyes.

Today finished off reading chapter 3 narratives at work after being temporarily distracted. I should already be well into chapter 4 by now! so lots to catch up on now which about is "life stories" , complex narratives and everyday truths.

Busy organising my own family so missed part of this morning. I think my (2) son and husband spending more time together has been good and freed me up to read a bit more. I watched as they go off for a little walk together just down the lane.

The weather was sunny but windy, as I sat in my lounge in front of the window at the computer desk,  looking out onto the large green lawn with the evergreens at the far end, that  are gently swaying in the wind, full of glistening raindrops from this mornings brief shower.

I write down some important word lists and sentences  connected with chapter 3.
Then I moved onto chapter 4 just making in roads and reading with some note taking.

There is also a very interesting reading, for reading (A ) Looking forward to this, about "life stories" everyone has a life story, so that was good and is very informative! I must read that again. Must get through all this until May to pass my English Degree.

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Mike Beard

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Hi Gill

All I can say right now is ouch, I cannot even begin to understand how you are feeling right now but like everyone else who posts on the ou blog I am ready to help you through this heavily difficult time for you if you need to talk.


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Hi Gill,

I'm sorry to hear about your sister's death. My condolences.

I hope you are bearing up.

Take care,

Matt 

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