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Chris in Sussex

Chris in Sussex Report 20 Mar 2016 18:19

Yesterday my 'boy', who has learning difficulties and mental health issues, swam 1 mile for 'Sport Relief'.

He did take a few short breaks and struggled towards the end but was determined to finish.

I am so very proud and so is he!

http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/27649378

Chris

Researching:
Avatar...My darling Dad. 1931-2019 'Take nothing on its looks, take everything on evidence. There is no better rule' Charles Dickens, Great Expectations. 'A brickwall is a problem that you haven't solved yet' Dave Annal http://media.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php/brick-walls-and-lost-ancestors/

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 20 Mar 2016 18:20

Well done to your 'boy', Chris <3 :-D :-D :-D

Researching:
Henry Floyd (g x 4 grandad) Allegedly the heaviest man in England in 1842

Chris in Sussex

Chris in Sussex Report 20 Mar 2016 18:28

Thanks Maggie:-D

Chris

Researching:
Avatar...My darling Dad. 1931-2019 'Take nothing on its looks, take everything on evidence. There is no better rule' Charles Dickens, Great Expectations. 'A brickwall is a problem that you haven't solved yet' Dave Annal http://media.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php/brick-walls-and-lost-ancestors/

'Emma'

'Emma' Report 20 Mar 2016 18:31

Well done to him :-)

Rambling

Rambling Report 20 Mar 2016 18:40

Well done to him Chris, and a lovely photo also :-)

Researching:

Chris in Sussex

Chris in Sussex Report 20 Mar 2016 18:44

Thanks Emma and Rose :-D

Chris

Researching:
Avatar...My darling Dad. 1931-2019 'Take nothing on its looks, take everything on evidence. There is no better rule' Charles Dickens, Great Expectations. 'A brickwall is a problem that you haven't solved yet' Dave Annal http://media.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php/brick-walls-and-lost-ancestors/

**Ann**

**Ann** Report 20 Mar 2016 19:03

Well done to him! <3 <3

LondonBelle

LondonBelle Report 20 Mar 2016 19:05

What a great achievement :-)

Researching:
Go on, make my day!

SuffolkVera

SuffolkVera Report 20 Mar 2016 19:09

Well done to him. That's a great achievement.

Kay????

Kay???? Report 20 Mar 2016 19:17

what a smashing looking young man you have,,,,,,,and a well deserved medal.
:-)

BrendafromWales

BrendafromWales Report 20 Mar 2016 19:51

Lovely picture .you must be so proud
well done to him :-D

Guinevere

Guinevere Report 20 Mar 2016 20:42

Well done to him. :-D

Researching:
Lowestoft and North Suffolk, Monmouthshire, Breconshire, Somerset

Von

Von Report 20 Mar 2016 21:12

A great achievement.Well done to him :-D

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond Report 20 Mar 2016 21:18


How lovely to see him so proud of his medal and achievement. He is a good looking young man, no wonder you feel proud too

Lizx

PricklyHolly

PricklyHolly Report 20 Mar 2016 21:37

Woop, woop!!!

Well done to your "boy" Chris.

xxxx

Researching:
"If I don't see you through the week.........I will see you through the window". :o))

Chris in Sussex

Chris in Sussex Report 20 Mar 2016 21:51

Thank you all so much for your kind comments.

I shall show them to him tomorrow and I am sure it will make him even more proud of his success :-D

<3

Chris

Researching:
Avatar...My darling Dad. 1931-2019 'Take nothing on its looks, take everything on evidence. There is no better rule' Charles Dickens, Great Expectations. 'A brickwall is a problem that you haven't solved yet' Dave Annal http://media.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php/brick-walls-and-lost-ancestors/

Sylvia

Sylvia Report 20 Mar 2016 21:53

Well done to your son Chris, no wonder you are proud of him. x

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 20 Mar 2016 22:31

Well done to him a great achievement.

Researching:
Photo spring Researching Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, Staffs, Devon, Glamorganshire. Ingram, Masters, Tamblyn, Knight, Warner, Bate, Allen, Riggs, Dominey, Duffin

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 21 Mar 2016 11:37

Well done young man.

A great achievement !

JoyBoroAngel

JoyBoroAngel Report 21 Mar 2016 11:41

Well done to him xx :-D :-D

Researching:
The birth of Middlesbrough

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