Blogging for Accord Hospice: Day 76

Once again, I am pleased to have a guest writer taking over for me, while I am getting a little much-needed rest. This time, my "guest" is none other than young Charlie Hockin, a fellow Dr Who fan, who's been nice enough to take the time, to write a story for the Accord fund raiser.

The next story, #77, for Saturday's blog, will be by my own pen, so to speak. I give my heartfelt thanks to Charlie and "Jack" for assisting me during this difficult week. You both have been a Godsend to me, truly. I'm so very grateful not to have been forced to suspend this blog for several days, while dealing with my illness.

And, I'd like to remind all my readers, that these stories are written in honour of the patients of Accord, and in memory of Mrs. Helen MacDonald. Accord's website can be found at: www.accord.org.uk

Still 52 percent off from my goal of 250 pounds by 29th October--it's not too late to sponsor me, with a donation of as little as 1 pound ($2).

Justgiving's site is officially endorsed by Accord, it's totally secure, and they do take debit and credit cards--and, if you live in the UK, you automatically get that tax bonus! All funds go right from Justgiving, directly to Accord--I never will see one penny of these funds...Accord's upcoming operating budget is well over 1 million pounds, so they need all the help they can get! Please consider sponsoring me, by clicking on DONATE!, on the Justgiving widget to your left. Thanks! Nancy.

DAY 76

STORY #76 BY CHARLIE HOCKIN (Aka: "CyberDalek")

The Watcher

Mr. and Mrs. Jackson left their house at eight O’clock. They always leave at eight in the morning. I know, because I always watch them. Don’t worry, I’m not a stalker. They wanted me, it’s as simple as that. Technically, I’m a neighbour. They look after my home. In return, I sit and watch their house when they are at work.

Mind you, I don’t just sit here. I do have hobbies, like fishing. I never catch any fish. I just like sitting there, enjoying the sun. I would like to do other things. Life is boring, being a gnome.

Accord Hospice 100 Story Challenge: Day 75

Once again, I'm pleased to have "Jack Frost" stand in as a guest writer, while I continue to recover from a bit of a bad turn. I will be back again on Friday sometime, with a brand new story, but in the meantime, I hope you will enjoy "Jack's" excellent entry for today, and again, I want to thank him from the bottom of my heart, for taking the time and effort to contribute to this fundraiser for Accord.

Accord Hospice, in Paisley, Scotland, offers free care and support to terminal cancer patients and their families, both in home and at Accord's facilities. This care is done by a very supportive staff of professionals and volunteers. To find out more, visit:

www.accord.org.uk

DAY 75

STORY #75, BY "JACK FROST"

Lost Youth

“Come on! Time to go!" Shouted Maureen. “Oh, do we have to go?" Whined Harry. "I still haven’t had a go on the slide, and you’ve barely pushed me on the roundabout! It’s not fair! I haven’t been in the park for ages.”

"Look," said Maureen, "it’s late, and you need to get up early to go to school. You’ll be in trouble if you’re late". "Oh, okay." whined Harry, as he shuffled his feet towards the gate. “Right! That’s it.” Thought Maureen, “This will be the last time I walk the headmaster home, stinking drunk, from the annual party.”