The figure ahead, walking with a stick, appeared to be struggling. It did not take long for Mario to catch up with him. “Good evening, my name is Mario, you appear to be struggling. What can I do to help you?”. The figure was an elderly gentleman, wearing glasses and hearing aids.” Well, I have…
Read article“Mr Burhey, it is over a year since you expressed interest in purchasing a new home. We have been working with the speciation you provided. A new build fitting these, has come on the market. The owner wants a quick sale because he is getting married and moving away. Get in touch “. The Burhey…
Read articleAll Mare’ spoke about was the upcoming ‘Trinidad and Tobago Reunion’. Everyone from that country, residing in the UK, was expected to attend. Included, in this group were individuals with relational attachment to T&T. One week before the event, the weatherman forecasted, freezing temperatures and wind chills. Adverse weather conditions were now factored in. This…
Read articleHe arrived in England, as an eight year old refugee. That was thirty years ago. ” It was terrifying “, he recalls. “Fear was the only language I understood. It was the only way that I communicated”. Orphaned when his parents were murdered during a night raid on their village. He was smuggled out of…
Read articleMuch work was required to clear the house. A process, which had already consumed the better part of two months.The Miller family, was moving to a new home. Daughter Toni, would be starting secondary school soon. The new school, was located thirty two kilometers away and families, were given the option to board. Many accepted.…
Read articleIn the year 2009, Marnie met a very amazing woman, who at ninety three, was articulate, with an extroverted personality. Leaving for work that morning, she did not anticipate how interesting the day ahead would be. “A volunteer, is needed for Dawson’s ward, they are short staffed “, Matron Reid informed her team. ” I…
Read articleThe Ward Away Day, began promptly at nine. Shortly after the welcome and opening exercises, the group was divided into three sub groups for an ice breaking activity. This ice breaker, would also kickstart Father’s Day celebration. Which would be happening the following weekend.Each member of the group, must write a sentence describing their father.…
Read article“During the first year, some lectures are done on Saturdays”, the course administrator informed Tara. She was a Nursing Student about to embark on a Social Welfare study program. This study program, was conducted in the evenings, via UWI School of Continuing Studies. Tara was not aware that during the first year, a large chunk…
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