During lockdown we have done so many different things to try and keep positive. These times are a struggle for so many people on so many different levels. We were doing pretty well in keeping spirits high, having fun and keeping a happy mind. As time has got on, it’s become harder and this week things have come to a head. It has been one of the hardest weeks for me as a mother. To hear my son cry the way he has, lash out and say some heartbreaking things have truly been devastating for me. What makes it even harder is I didn’t see it coming. I thought he was coping and I kind of overlooked just how much his young self has actually had to deal with.  For an adult, some days have been a massive challenge to get through, never mind an only child, the best years of their lives being put on hold. To sit in a house with his mum and dad and not see friends and family. Expected to get up every day to sit alone in his room and do 5 hour long lessons at a computer!!!! It’s no surprise we have been on such an emotional rollercoaster.

Anyways I have tried to think of fun, exciting things to keep us busy. Whilst games, movies and zoom have all been great fun we needed something different. So we have decided to take on the challenge of walking 50 miles in a month. Seeing as we are half way through the month and we don’t want to wait another 2 weeks before we start we will begin tomorrow (13/2) and will walk for 30 days so taking us up till 14/3 to cover 50 miles in a month. 

We are doing this to keep us focused, give us something to aim for and keep our minds healthy all whilst trying to raise some money for a deserving charity that does such important work for children who need it. 

Josh needs the boost and something to make him feel proud and I think this is a perfect opportunity to do just that. 

Josh and I appreciate you taking the time to read this and if anybody would like to donate I know it would mean the absolute world to Josh.

Look out for each other, keep talking, be kind and stay safe xx