And outside, it feels more like February.
There was little to write about during this last week, apart from the growing awareness of the tragedy overtaking India’s peoples with the rapid, overwhelming, and fatal consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. Our revered prime minister was facing awkward and highly public scrutiny over the over-budget cost of refurbishing his accommodation, and William and Kate were celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary.
Yesterday, my sister called because 30th April was the 4th anniversary of my being carted off to hospital (from St. John’s Church, no less) with what turned out to be a heart attack. The joys of a quadruple bypass operation would follow around ten days later. And although I managed to go around the world “joining the dots” by sea, train and bus, on four separate journeys, some of which did include some flying, it wasn’t until August 2020 that I felt completely recovered from the surgery of three years previously.
Towards the beginning of April, I learned of a socially distanced, and covid-friendly fund raiser for Christian Aid, suggesting the challenge of achieving 300,000 steps by the end of May. I did assume this to take place during May, i.e. a little under 10,000 steps, or just short of 4 miles each day. Immediately, I tried this out over a few days in April, learning that already some people had begun the challenge. My aim is to attempt this in May, having already achieved 142,661 steps since April 11th. I have made brief mention of this in recent blogs. Yesterday, I visited the Parish Office where appropriate guidance and paperwork were issued. I shall also set up a Crowd Funding page for what will be my first Christian Aid personal fundraising efforts since 1972, apart, that is, from delivering and collecting envelopes previously while living in Buxton. Watch this space….
Today, May 1st although cool outside, is not too breezy. Increasingly leadened skies threaten a possible downpour. Day 1 of my fundraising efforts are a stroll along the High Peak Trail from Hurdlow to Parsley Hay and back, just over four miles for the round-trip.
My intention is to give a brief daily update on my blog page. Your support and encouragement will be much appreciated!
Very best wishes, and thanks for reading,
David, “Day 1” 1/5/21, 11.11hrs.
David's Cruise 