Today, I chose this one of my father making the ascent from the River Thames up towards the house at Clivedon. He is 84 and suffers constant back pain - especially when walking. But he won't be defeated in anything, even if it means lying down in the middle of a path. In fact, he made these 174 steps up without lying down at all - having rested on the grass at the bottom after the initial descent. My father is eccentric, and gives us all the run around, but I am so proud of him and his values.
Please tell your father that he has gained an ardent admirer and that his determination encouraged me today! This photo speaks so strongly of strength and grit. Thank you so much for sharing it!
@judithdeacon yes, he puts a lot of us to shame in all sorts of ways. thanks for your comment. @ivan indeed, you are right @lindasees im so pleased you have been encouraged, this gladdens me and will him. @kwind thanks. determination he most certainly has. @maggiemae there was a buggy that was transporting people up the hill, and for a moment he considered taking a ride, but he believes in keeping fit. Took up swimming and table tennis and started riding his bike again when mum died 18 months ago! @onewing apparently there used to be a seat half way up, I was told. @moonmtn thank you. I would be most troubled if I were unable to keep walking - but not everyone can. @taffy thank you so much. I am so glad I lingered behind to take it. @haskar thank you indeed. @suzanne234 thanks for the comment Suzanne. @pistache thanks Clare - your follow is very much appreciated, and the comment. @cruiser thank you Chris. Determination is the word of the day here!
Your fabulous photo speaks volumes, on it's own.. That it is your elderly father part way up the steps is amazing..
i could not even contemplate attempting them..
A wonderful story and photo, Helen! As you and so many others commented . . . amazing determination! I can certainly understand you feeling proud of your father. :-)
I've been away for a week and missed so many wonderful shots of yours. This is excellent. Love the angle you've chosen and that you've included only the steps and the greenery. Isolates the steps so effectively.
July 11th, 2017
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@ivan indeed, you are right
@lindasees im so pleased you have been encouraged, this gladdens me and will him.
@kwind thanks. determination he most certainly has.
@maggiemae there was a buggy that was transporting people up the hill, and for a moment he considered taking a ride, but he believes in keeping fit. Took up swimming and table tennis and started riding his bike again when mum died 18 months ago!
@onewing apparently there used to be a seat half way up, I was told.
@moonmtn thank you. I would be most troubled if I were unable to keep walking - but not everyone can.
@taffy thank you so much. I am so glad I lingered behind to take it.
@haskar thank you indeed.
@suzanne234 thanks for the comment Suzanne.
@pistache thanks Clare - your follow is very much appreciated, and the comment.
@cruiser thank you Chris. Determination is the word of the day here!
i could not even contemplate attempting them..