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Plus 12 and when driving in..We seem embedded in a scotch mist this morning!

Mat went to Birmingham to visit Lauren Hawkins yesterday and was pleased to see how she looked.

Lauren has been moved out of ICU and into a ward and although still not fully conscious she does seem to recognise voices and mentioned the odd words. She is improving and although she has a long way to go the signs are positive.

Incidentally David Bass went to see her on Tuesday, and he too was pleased to see her progress.. apparently, he played her some of his ‘ghastly music’..

DB's heavy metal music would have had most patients picking themselves up and running out of the ward in shock!....DB has that effect on people!!

I must say again how wonderful the Injured Jockeys Fund and their Team have been to Lauren's family. Their support has been brilliant and hugely appreciated.

Thursday is our easier day and there has been a bit of picture hanging in the office and some cleaning..

Jack Draper what a star he is becoming.. Through to the semi finals without dropping a set..Jack takes on World Number one Jannik Sinner on Friday night.. 8pm.. you can guess what I will be doing..

13 more Golds in the Paris Paralympics yesterday.. Brilliant

Here are a few more things that I wish I knew 10 years ago!..

Lead The Way...When you find yourself in a situation where everyone looks at each other, it’s time for you to lead. You‘re a leader when you decide to become one. There’s no initiation or a title. Just a decision.

Money Isn’t Important ..It really isn’t. But you have to train yourself not to care about money. Don’t become too dependent on the stuff you own?—?otherwise, the stuff will own you.

Be Nice...I don’t mean you should be a pushover. You can be someone that doesn’t take shit and be nice about it. Just don’t insult people, think you’re better than them, or act like an idiot.

Learn Every Day...You’ve got to train your brain to stay alert. You don’t have to read a book a day to learn every day. Learn from your mistakes. Learn from the people around you?—?be open to what they can teach you.

Rest Before You Are Tired...Even if you love your job, and every day seems like a holiday, you need to take time to rest. You’re a human and not an android, never forget that.

Don’t Judge...Just because people make different choices than you, they are not stupid. Also, you don’t know everything about people, so don’t judge them?—?help them.

Think About Others...Just be mindful, that’s all. We all have families, bills to pay, and our own issues. Don’t always make everything about yourself.

Give Without Expecting Something In Return...Don’t keep score. You will become a bitter person if you do that. Give solely for the joy of giving. If you get something in return, great, if you don’t, great.

There’s No End Game...We, as a species, just are. Don’t try to figure it all out. Enjoy your journey.

Enjoy Small Things...I like clichés because they are true. Especially this one. You know why? Everyone says they know it, but no one lives up to it. They just chase big things. Don’t Take Yourself So Serious

To finish Happy Birthday to staff member Hamish McGregor-Hurst