I DO JUST NEED A BREAK IN LIFE AND FOR THIS PROJECT TO SUCCEED -IT IS THE LAST THROW OF THE DICE IN MY LIFE
My name is Anthony and having given much thought to naming my community project I thought "Merry" Poppins was ideal and here is why!
The definition of "Merry" is cheerful, happy and lively which sums up my new life and "Poppins" readily identifies the pop in befriending service which I started as a volunteer in 2022.
TRUE COMMUNITY SPIRIT
I am here to help
Having experienced a really torrid time following the loss of my family I am now determined to live my life as they would want.
I drifted aimlessly in life relying on state benefits and having endured nearly 2 years of homelessness during which time I sold the Big Issue on the streets of Scotland I was given a poem by a stranger on my birthday - the 6th of November.
These inspirational words quite literally changed my life...
You may sadly, with respect, be able to relate following the loss of a loved one yourself and so I hope this poem gives you and your loved ones solace.
"You can"
You can shed tears that they are gone
or
You can smile because they have lived
You can close your eyes and pray that they will come back
or
Open your eyes and see all that they have left
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
or
you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday
You can remember them only that they have gone
or
You can cherish their memory and let them live on