Personal Blogs

Today after reading my chosen study book and having done my carers duties, I decided on taking a walk to the park. The weather was fresh and slightly chilly, but this had the effect of waking me up and making me more alert!

I have had a shoulder injury now for about a week,  this was probably caused by a pulled or torn muscle, from making a quick sudden movement,  tidying up the house.

However, I am not put off by it and I continue to keep up with my studying and walking routines as regularly as I can.

It has been raining a little bit less often lately,  so it is not so damp but colder, drier and fresher,  It felt quite invigorating, the perfect weather to walk, as there is plenty of oxygen.

I entered the park through the side entrance, I was delighted to see the crocus, daffodils and kingcups growing beneath the trees. This was a cheerful sight to see! I began walking along the footpath past the pavillion. Nothing much happening in there today (no keep fit classes or dancing) and everything was locked up. 

It was quite tempting to just sit and rest at the picnic tables, or on the bench next to the pavillion, but I decided not to because I really needed to push on and get some exercise done, especially after having Covid, then after that catching a bronchitis, so I really have to push myself to get going again.

Past the tennis court, this is surrounded by lots of really ancient trees and woodland which was  swaying in the breeze. Lots of hedges and younger trees further on, with the sound of lots of activity and birdsong coming from within.

Reaching the far end of the field I turn, past the back gardens of the bungalows,  with bird tables in the gardens and birds singing up in the
tree tops nearby. I stop and listen to the birdsong and this had quite a calming effect on me and helps my recovery.

Carried on walking past the little woodland area that had been flooded last time I had visited. The rain water had by now receded, although it still looked very muddy, so I decided not to risk walking in there today!

Instead I headed on past the childrens playground, which was empty of course,  because the children were still in school at this time of day.

It was lovely just to breathe in the fresh air in the park, surrounded by all the lovely trees. The sky looked huge and had lots of fluffy white clouds, but it was mostly a grey coloured sky today.

I noticed a dog walker had entered the park entrance and was throwing the ball around for the dog to chase, although the notice reads  "All dogs to be on leads in the park" but she doesn't let him  play for too long, she soon puts it's lead back on and sets off walking briskly around the perimeter of the park. We say a cheery "Hello" as we pass each other.

Soon I had reached the park gates,  I was then making  my way across the road into the cemetery.  Here I like to sit for a while on the bench and share my sandwiches with the little birds!

I remember the words of Jesus "Consider the birds they do not toil yet the Lord takes care of them. How much more will he take care of you!"   " Don't worry! "
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