@paulduxbury.bsky.social
Learning, HR, Genealogy, History, the Countryside, Diabetes and promoting Charities. May occasionally mention our Rescue Cat Mabel 🐈 Based in Cheshire UK
A few words from one of my favourite authors
"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending"
Remembering those who died and those who continue to live with the legacy of the dreadful events of that day.
7/7 #London
Happy 77th Birthday to our amazing NHS. Founded by Nye Bevan in Manchester, we have so much to be grateful for.
Thank you for the care you have given to my family and friends. Thank you for the care you have given me in recent months. I can never say Thank You enough 🙏
Happy 4th of July to my American friends and connections.
My ancestors travelled to your country, on The Mayflower and through the centuries, in search of a better life, tolerance of differences and opportunity.
May you always aspire to be a beacon to the world for all that is good in humankind.
I was named and then confirmed for the two great Apostles of The Church whose Feast we celebrate today - Saints Peter and Paul. They suffered and died for their Faith.
I pray that I will always be inspired by their example to speak the truth with kindness and clarity.
Today is #ArmedForcesDay when we pay tribute to all past and present members of our Armed Forces who, in so many different roles and ways, keep us safe, protect our country and dedicate their lives to our service.
Thank You!
It's from a couple of years ago but this TV advertisement from @samaritans.bsky.social is so powerful.
#YouAreNotAlone
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX8T...
In Armed Forces Week let's take the opportunity to say Thank You to all those who serve.
We remember those who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us safe.
Let's also remember the partners & families of our service personnel who carry on at home knowing the work that is done.
Remembering Mum on her birthday.
Always in my thoughts and prayers. So deeply loved and missed so very much.
May her soul and the souls of all the Faithful Departed Rest in Peace and may Light Perpetual shine upon her O Lord.
Love you Mum. ❤️❤️
My almost constant companion since I came out of hospital. She is such a sweet natured and loving little thing. She has been wonderful but Mabel never poses for the camera 🤣
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Eight years on and still miss our little man Charlie.
When we got him from the Rescue Home he had been abused and was the most scared little soul.
With immense patience and much love he turned into a contented little soul, always a bit scared but so loving.
A reminder from @catsprotection.bsky.social that today is Mature Moggies Day with a particular focus on adopting older cats who often have to wait so much longer for their forever home.
www.cats.org.uk/support-us/o...
Wishing all Dads a Happy Fathers Day!
Remembering those who are no longer with us. They are always remembered, deeply loved and missed so much.
Love you Dad ❤️
“You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.”
14.06.2025 07:28 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Truly devastating and heart-breaking news from India.
My thoughts are with all those involved and those awaiting news about their relatives and friends.
Remembering my younger brother Michael on his birthday. In my thoughts and prayers.
Eternal Rest grant unto him O Lord. May his soul and the souls of all the Faithful Departed Rest in Peace and may Light Perpetual shine upon him.
On Pentecost Sunday Rome's Firefighters drop thousands of petals through the oculus of The Pantheon as a representation of the descent of The Holy Spirit
Veni Sancte Spiritus
#PentecostSunday
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nJq...
Today we remember the service and sacrifice of all those turned the tide of World War 2 and secured our Freedom.
We remember those who died in the cause of freedom, those who returned home and all who lived with the consequences of war.
#D-DayAnniversary
Today on the 81st anniversary we remember D-Day which was the largest seaborne invasion in history.
D-Day was an international effort with our troops fighting alongside those from many other countries.
#D-DayAnniversary
A reminder of the campaign from @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social that runs throughout June - the Forget Me Not - Together we can beat #Dementia
www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved...
I think we all need to make the effort to appreciate the little good things, even in difficult times.
I love @actionhappiness.bsky.social Monthly Calendars and save the image as my screensaver to help me focus on the activity for each day.
Here's the image if you want to engage with #JoyfulJune
"I will be with you always, even until the end of the world"
Today is the Feast of The Ascension of Our Lord and Saviour into Heaven
He is with us always in the darkest of times, walking with us when we feel we can walk no further.
I have certainly felt His enduring presence in my life of late.
Interesting item from @catsprotection.bsky.social
I was worried that after being in hospital for 7 weeks Mabel would have forgotten me. I was reassured when she came to me within minutes of my return
www.cats.org.uk/cats-blog/do...
A reflection on Mental Health
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Remembering those who were tragically murdered 8 years ago today at #ManchesterArena
May they Rest in Peace.
Remembering those who continue to live with the impact of that night.
May they find Peace.
Today marks 108 years since the first Apparition of our Lady of Fatima to the three Children: Lucia, Francisco and Jecinta.
Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us!
Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us!
Queen of Heaven and Earth, pray for us!
#OurLadyOfFatima
Having been brought up around Farms and Horses it would never occur to me to not slow down when passing/encountering a horse.
If that is something that you are not aware then this information from The British Horse Society might help
www.bhs.org.uk/support-us/o...
#DeadSlowForHorses
Thank you on International Nurses Day to all those who care for us when we are most in need ❤️
This year I have experienced first hand the extent of the care that Nurses provide. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you did for me and all that you continue to do.
#IND2025
Happy Mother's Day to all those who celebrate it today. Mothers are so precious whether they are still with us or not.
Always remember Mum who is forever in my prayers and so deeply loved always.
#MothersDay2025
Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum;
habemus Papam!
Deo Gratias.
I announce to you a great joy;
we have a Pope!
Thanks be to God.
#HabemusPapam
