Monday 7 January 2019

How will you make a difference in 2019?

Inspiration can come in many ways and from unexpected sources. What you have to do is look out for it. Having an open mind is key.
    My inspiration this week has come from my elderly father.
    He's turning 87 in May and this year marks the 70th anniversary of Harpenden Gang Show. He appeared in the first show in 1949 and several others in the 1950s
    The current Musical Director - Ewan Murray - has included a tribute to yesterday's scouts and dad will be on stage for just a few minutes in the finale.
    Dad's shirt was made in 1951 or 2 (I'm not surprised he can't remember!) in Singapore and he's proud that he can still wear it. At the time, he was doing his National Service - a different world and a different time.
    Just talking to him this week has allowed him to remember those times before he married my mum. He's told me stories he probably wouldn't have remembered otherwise.
     A real inspiration.

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