Regular readers will know that I seem to have an eye for the sweetest of small human moments. I’m recalling one such moment now, from the village tea party of a few weeks ago.
A friend to many in the village , is a chap called Nick
A bright and lively man, Nick, is facing a rare neurological illness which has affected him physically and psychologically, but still he arrived with a friend to the party and seemed immediately surrounded by more male friends from Trelawnyd.
I watched them carefully, and was reminded of the close bonds forged by the male pack members of a wolf family.
Without fuss, one friend brought a chair, another a drink and yet another put a gentle hand on a shoulder as they chatted away, watching the band play and the visitors gossip.
As one pack member moved away, another took his place and for a group of Welsh men, not always known for their emotional intelligence , I saw a great deal of love and care in those simple interactions.
I too joined the pack circle that afternoon, and thought at the time just how lucky I am to be a part of such a group of such genuine people .
What a lovely thing for all those men to do, and I suspect not one of them did anything consciously. Just friends instinctively supporting a friend, as it should be. xx
ReplyDeleteYes that’s why I likened it to a wolf pack
DeleteEverything unsaid
Squire…..quite lovely xx
ReplyDeleteIs that Lee?
DeleteSorry squire it was ,,I’ve had three 🍸🍸🍸
DeleteLeexxxx
Good for u
DeleteI love this post.
ReplyDeleteThank u blobby
Deletecaring naturally, no fuss xx
ReplyDeleteOrganic support
DeleteJohn was talking about my husband Nick. It was all very moving at the Garden Party and I continue to see acts of kindness in our daily lives. It gives one faith in humanity and I am glad for it. And we are so very blessed that our John is central to our little community xxx
ReplyDeleteThat was written by nick’s wife
DeleteThe velvet voiced Linda xxx
Who is a force for good
DeleteYes, what you find yourself surrounded by and a part of is rare.
ReplyDeleteXx
DeleteThis is a truly strong, loving community. And you know its worth.
ReplyDeleteI do indeed
DeleteI like your story of kindness among the local men supporting another man, and you are a kind man yourself and of course joined in.
ReplyDeleteA rare story
DeleteThis is lovely and you made me cry John!
ReplyDeleteHow heart-warming that these friends of Nick continue to welcome him and help him settle in needed but not pushy ways. We should all be so lucky and can be. Kindness is free.
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Sometimes men surprise me with the way they act, and this time it was a beautiful sensitive kind away.
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