Square Dog Black Peg

When the dark days come they tend to take over. This time they came on Thursday night, whether its warranted or not, it doesn't really matter. I find them difficult to emerge from. I now find myself day's behind! I want to pass on positive encouragement but.....

At the start of the week I collected my flat cap and whippet and headed over the border to Barnsley for a curry. Access to the restaurant was difficult and could have deterred me but armed with a makeshift ramp and my friends confidence, we successfully negotiated my entrance. As I often find, its usually worth the effort. Great company and delicious food! The following night was a family trip to the theatre, to see War Horse. This was proving to be rather expensive but we managed to save some money by sending Judith and two of the boys upstairs to the cheap seats! As a disabled person I am entitled to discounted tickets to the theatre and other similar attractions. There is a simple form to fill out to allow this and I would recommend that anyone in my situation does this as it saves a lot of money on a trip out and had it not been for this saving then we might not have gone.

Richard is a 47 year old husband and father to 3 boys. He moved to Huddersfield in 2002 after meeting his wife Jude in the Police Force where they both served as Officers In Huddersfield. Richard was a very driven man; dedicated to his work as a Detective Constable, a very keen runner and keep fit enthusiast, a committed and loving Father and also an enthusiastic coach for his sons’s football club at Hepworth United. 2 weeks after completing the Edinburgh marathon on 09 June 2012 Richard woke up at home with an excruciating headache, moments later he collapsed on the bathroom floor. His then 4 year old son, Oscar shouted his Mummy and Jude found Richard crying out for help before lapsing into a state of unconsciousness. Richard’s diagnosis after arrival at HRI was not at all clear and it took some time before an urgent transfer to Leeds Royal Infirmary was made and Jude was told that he had a blood clot completely blocking his brainstem - a very ra...