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September 2010 - Norrms

  • Raising Awareness

    Raising Awareness Why is it that when we are young, the end of September is an age away from Christmas? Yet as we get older we think that at this time of year Christmas is just around the corner? Maybe I think too much?? LOL but my consultant did say...
  • A Big Hello from my family and me

    Hiya, just thought it was time i said a big hello and a bigger THANK YOU to you all for the support you have shown me and my family lately, this is the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkcFnSc0pjs Best wishes, Norrms and family xxxxxxx
  • The reality of Alzheimers

    THE REALITY OF ALZHEIMERS I knew something was wrong as I sat in my chair and felt as though somebody was trying to push me down into the Abyss. I usually call this my “Concrete Overcoat” as depression meets Alzheimer’s and clashes together...
  • Gloucester Cathedral World Alzheimers day

    Hiya, i have just recieved this e mail from someone who works for the Alzheimers society and asked if they could read out my poem at Gloucester Cathedral on World Alzheimers day yeesterday. I am so proud yet so humbled that they did and now ... i feel...
  • Just to show its not all doom and gloom

    Thank YOu Billy Butlin As I went to sleep last night My mind went back to when, It was Butlin`s 1967 And I was only ten There were Tannoy`s in the chalets Hung upon the walls, Calling “First sitting`s are now beginning In the dining halls, The Redcoats...
  • Just to show its not all doom and gloom

    Thank YOu Billy Butlin As I went to sleep last night My mind went back to when, ...It was Butlin`s 1967 And I was only ten There were Tannoy`s in the chalets Hung upon the walls, Calling “First sitting`s are now beginning In the dining halls, The...
  • Looking Through Their eyes

    LOOKING THROUGH THEIR EYES Try looking through your children’s eyes, And tell me what you see, It matters not how old they are, They`re so special to you and me, Has my illness changed their lives? In any way at all, Or is it Musketeer time, All...
  • What a weekend !!

    A Great Weekend To remember Well, that was a weekend to remember (I hope) As you know Friday was my birthday and I was surrounded by all my family and some friends, not to mention all the birthday greetings I received over the internet as well. It was...
  • Another year Older

    Another Year Older Well, that`s another year over as my 52nd birthday passes me by, and what a year it’s been. Without a doubt the saddest thing to happen in the last year is the passing of my wonderful MUM in June of this year, it still hurts as...
  • Book Me And My Alzheimers

    Hiya, this is the link to get my book "Me and |My Alzheimers" thank you all for your continuing support, best wishes, Norrms and family xxxxxxxxxxxx (Me and My Alzheimer’s) http://i-proclaimbookstore.com/meandmyal.html
  • Book Of Poems

    Hiya , i have just been onto the" " I-proclaim bookstore " and seen that my new book "More than words, Poems written and spoken by an Alzheimers sufferer" is finally on sale under the poems section, i proclaim < bookorders...
  • Trying To remember

    Trying To Remember Hiya, we recently came back from a two day jaunt in Minehead last weekend and even though a good time was had it was tinged with a little sadness because of my failing memory. Unknown to me we had holidayed in Somerset four times in...
  • OUT OF SIGHT OUT OF MIND!!

    Out Of Sight Out Of Mind “Out of sight Out of mind” How many times do we hear that in our life and how many different scenario`s can it apply to? I can certainly think of one especially when the word “Dementia” is mentioned in...
  • ONE OF THOSE DAYS !!

    One Of those Days Have you ever had one of those days? When you should have stayed in bed, When you put shampoo on your toothbrush, Instead of on your head, When your false teeth just don’t fit, And they don’t feel as if they`re yours, And...
    Published 5 Sep 2010 4:21 PM by Norrms
  • Alzheimers book now availiable

    Hello my friends, just wanted to tell you the good news that i have just had my book published. I still cant believe that its actually happened!! All i have ever wanted to do since being diagnosed with this awful disease is to try and help others understand...
    Published 3 Sep 2010 5:09 PM by Norrms
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