I feel like a fraudulent , voyeuristic marathon runner who has only just managed to jump on board a race ( holding on to his blanket) for the remaining laps ! Sadly this is my first contribution ...and it's just to say that my thoughts are with you ALL . I have spent time reading the comforting words of genuine love, warmth,hope and affection flowing from a group to a family and back again. This is a group and a family who are so bonded and I have found it all to be so very uplifting and inspirational.

Jane , Nigel and Ann are very much in my thoughts . I hope you are ALL able to find some comfort in this little poem I found which I would like to share with you . It seems to describe what MUDCAT supporters have done , are still doing and will continue to do ! I think it also reflects what Jane ,Nigel and Ann are also achieving in respect of their own lives even in such difficult times . Thank you for lightening my life through your heavy burden.


WHAT'S LIFE          BY JESSICA LEE WORKMAN


Life is a challenge - meet it
Life is a gift - accept it
Life is a sorrow - overcome it
Life is a tragedy -face it
Life is a adventure -dare it
Life is a duty - perform it
Life is a mystery - unfold it
Life is a song - sing it
Life is a opportunity - take it
Life is a journey - complete it
Life is a promise - fulfill it
Life is a beauty - praise it
Life is a goal - achieve it
Life is a puzzle - solve it
Life is love - love it .

David