Serene | But I Smile Anyway...

A few months back, I had posted about his worries and problems, regarding all the assessment that children his age were (and still are) being subjected to. He was at an all time low. Being pushed beyond his limits was breaking him, and I couldn’t see him like that. On top of that, despite being a cracking little footy player, he was being overlooked, because of his size, in the team he trains with. His confidence was at an all time low. Then there was the worry about which Secondary School he would get a place at. Stress was everywhere.

But something happened.

Things became positive for him.

He got a place at the school he wanted. The tests came and went, and he tried his best (results are still not in, but we aren’t worried about that!). And he discovered a love and talent for another beautiful game, cricket.

He went for one training session, and wowed them with his left-handed bowling and was fast-tracked to the A team! Since then, his enthusiasm has known no bounds! He’s been getting wickets, and making runs too. And the culmination of playing for a good team? Today we are going to watch him playing in his first Cup final!

His father played for the local county, my brother, his uncle, played at county level, and now Lil Man is carrying the cricket torch on into the next generation.

His taster day at his new school was also a success, with him making 5 new friends. There was always a niggle that his size would mean that he could get picked on. He’s a little pocket rocket, you know! I asked how things were, and he said “Cool! Even my new friends are my size!” The confidence is growing, day by day.

So proud of my Lil Man! Hope all his dreams come true!

And there is a lesson in this. No matter what our worries, or shortcomings, it is vital to always have that dream. Don’t allow those negatives to hold you back, instead, let your hopes and dreams grow wings, and fly you to the heights of success.

Stay safe and have a great Sunday Peeps!

Spidey’s Serene Sundays – Part 71

26 Jun 2016 43 Comments

by Ritu in Spidey's Serene Sundays, Thoughts Opinions & Memories Tags: Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, EU referendum, Leave, Quotes, Remain, Serene, Spiderman, Spidey, Spidey's Serene Sunday, Strength, Unity

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A family doesn’t need to be perfect; it just needs to be united – Unknown

In Unison there is Strength – Aesop

Everyone should strive to become a citizen of the world. Boundaries were created by Man, not the Creator. There’s no such thing as Them vs. Us. There is only We. – Suzy Kazem

Well done Spidey, you’ve unearthed some crackers there, which relate perfectly to my feelings about the whole EU referendum fiasco.

I was never sure who to vote for, as there was so much clashing information being bandied about by the two campaigning sides. But my choice was to Remain. My reasoning was for the future of my children, the opportunities that would arise from an ‘open world’, and a fear of the unknown.

Others I know who voted to Leave, had their own valid reasons. Many, who were older were saying they were around before the EEC, and they took part in those first votes. They knew what the country was capable of, without this added ‘support’ network, and generally, there was an air of nostalgia, with them harking back to the good old days. Some were voting so the promises of added funding to various national services would happen.

It’s too early to make sweeping statements about what will happen, and whether it was a mistake or not.

What is right or wrong, no one really knows, but whatever is going to happen, surely it is better to stay united and draw strength from each other, support one another.

We are like a large family, and as long as we are there for each other, we WILL cope with the ups and downs that are sure to face our nation.

Here’s hoping this is a chance for the politicians, who are the puppeteers in this whole circus, to really show us what is GREAT about GREAT Britain, and let’s hope that we can stay a UNITED Kingdom.

Peace out Peeps Have a united Sunday, and may you be blessed with sunshine, I fear we have rain!!!

Spidey’s Serene Sunday – Part 70 – Father’s Day Special

19 Jun 2016 22 Comments

by Ritu in Spidey's Serene Sundays Tags: Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, Father's Day, Quote, Serene, Spiderman, Spidey, Spidey's Serene Sunday

‘I imagine God to be like my father. My father was always the voice of certainty in my life. Certainty in the wisdom, certainty in the path, certainty always in God. For me God is certainty in everything. Certainty that everything is good and everything is God.’ – Yehuda Berg

Spidey and I settled on this quote as a totally appropriate one for today, a special Father’s Day quote.

It encapsulates my feelings for my Pops totally. He is everything good that I see. A purity, soulfulness, spirituality, stability, all that makes life good.

A perfect father
Grounding me like an anchor
Whilst letting me fly

Ritu 2016

Spidey’s Serene Sunday – Part 69

12 Jun 2016 10 Comments

by Ritu in Spidey's Serene Sundays Tags: Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, Calm, Laughter, Quotes, Serene, smiles, Spiderman, Spidey, Spidey's Serene Sunday

“Always laugh when you can, it’s cheap medicine.” – Lord Byron

Thanks, Spidey, for finding this one today!

It reflects how I feel totally!

No matter what the illness or problem, a smile or a little laugh (preferably a great big one, though!) does wonders for the heart and soul.

I laughed and smiled lots yesterday, and it got me through the day. I got home, and my second wind was truly gone too, so it was early night, and sleep catch up time, but those laughs and smiles, well, they really got me through!

So remember, try and smile, or laugh, honestly, it does make most things better 🙂

Have a smiley Sunday Peeps!!!