By Rod Chaytor, mirror.co.uk 22/07/2008

Dying Reece, 8, gets his last wish by 'marrying' his school sweetheart. Then he tells his mum.. 'I can go now'

Brave leukaemia sufferer Reece Fleming puts his arm around his school sweetheart hours before he died.

Reece was determined to 'tie the knot' with Elleanor Pursglove, also eight, before the illness claimed his life.

His heartbroken mum Lorraine arranged the make-believe wedding and, with the help of both families, Reece and Elleanor held a moving ceremony in his front room.

His final dream having come true, Reece told his mother: "I can go now." He passed away next day.

Yesterday Lorraine paid tribute to his courage, saying: "We have a real sense he is at peace now.

"He and Elleanor had been good friends for years and he always said he wanted to marry her. He set his heart on it and she finally accepted. Their relationship was very strong." Reece drew up a list of things he wanted to do before he died.

They included rides in a Ferrari and a Porsche, a day at a fire station and hosting a pirate-themed party. He achieved them all.

Reece fell ill in July 2004 with a suspected a virus but doctors later diagnosed leukaemia.

Despite gruelling chemotherapy and radiotherapy, his family were told he had only weeks left in May.

Lorraine, 28, and Reece's stepdad Mick Thompson cared for him at home with a nurse until he died on July 5.

Lorraine, said: "Reece knew he didn't have long and was determined on the marriage. He said to me, 'Mum, I'm not ready to go yet'."

Reece waited impatiently in his favourite Next shirt, complete with a single red rose, as Elleanor and her family headed from their home nearby in Mackworth, Derby.

Lorraine said: "I held myself together until I saw her coming up the path with her bouquet."

With Elleanor's mother, Hannah, playing the role of vicar, the youngsters exchanged vows and rings and were even given a certificate.

Lorraine added: "Afterwards he was so happy. He was at peace. He said, 'Mum, I can go now'."

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This site is really great!

I edited my photos and now they look like painting :-)
Flowers for you, my friends!

Last year I crossed this bridge to get to a small church situated on a small island Patmos in the middle of a wild mountain river Katun in Altai. I felt so much scared while crossing it… I couldn’t even breathe… I was full of horror! And I told many times that I would never cross this bridge again :-)
Yesterday I looked through the pictures I took in Altai and noticed that I feel no fear and I am ready to repeat it :-) And I will!!! When an opportunity offers AHEAD! I will cross the bridge to get to the sanctuary!

My horoscope for today...

May 29, 2008
Creating Sanctuary
Virgo Daily Horoscope
You may feel a strong urge to retreat into the stillness and serenity of your personal sanctuary today. The world may seem large and imposing, leaving you feeling lost and in need of spiritual sustenance. This can be a wonderful time to stay at home and enjoy its comforts. You may find that it's easier to ponder the meaning of your life and contemplate a path to fulfillment when you are comfortably ensconced within your personal sanctuary's walls. If you don't feel entirely comfortable in your home or you cannot achieve the sense of peace you desire, consider taking a few moments to clear and cleanse your space. Putting away unnecessary objects and removing clutter from your home today will help you turn your home into a retreat where you can find tranquility.

The peaceful home you create for yourself can become a personal haven that gives you a place to escape from life's daily stresses. When your personal space feels nurturing and comfortable, you can leave your anxieties and tensions outside your door. You'll always know that you can turn to your home when you need peace, privacy, beauty, and an opportunity for reflection. There, you can retreat from your everyday pressures and rejuvenate your spirit. Each time you return to your home, you will feel restfulness wash over your soul. The small adjustments you make to your home today will ensure that it offers you a place to recover from the demands of the world.

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I have seen the film "Willing to Sacrifice"

This film vividly tells the story of the Bishnoi religious community, specifically Nihal Chand, who died at the hands of poachers in 1996. Colorful visuals and gripping narrative document the history of this remarkable sect which believes in protecting wildlife and was founded in the deserts of Rajastan 500 years ago .

You can find this film if you like here:

http://www.jaman.com/a/video/0YGZKij8t43k/

The Bishnois are a community of nature worshippers in the state of Rajasthan, India. They also have a sizeable presence in the neighbouring states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat,Haryana, Punjab and Delhi.

The sect was founded by Guru Jambheshwar (b. 1451) after a drought in the Marwar region of India. He had laid down 29 principles to be followed by the sect. Bish means 20 and noi means 9; thus, Bishnoi translates as Twenty-niners [1]. Further, the Guru directed the worship of lord Vishnu (Bishnu), thus the sect is called Vishnoi or Bishnoi. Killing animals and the felling of trees were banned. One of his 29 principles states "JEEV DAYA PALNI, RUNKH LIL0 NAHI GHAVE" which means to protect trees and animals, thus trees and animals are considered to be sacred by the Bishnois.

Bishnois are strong lovers of wild animals. It is because of their protection that in Bishnoi-dominated areas, deer and antelope (such as blue bulls, black bucks, chinkaras and chowsinghas) are seen grazing peacefully in their fields despite the fact that the State of Rajasthan where the Bishnois mainly live, faces severe water shortages.

In recent years, the Bishnoi community has launched strong protests against the killing of black bucks by Salman Khan, a Bollywood film star and Mansur Ali Khan of Pataudi, a former Indian cricketer. Noted chartered accountant and social activist Mangilal Bishnoi led the demonstration against actor Salman Khan in Mumbai. In New Delhi, Mr. Sharvan Bishnoi(sharan) given the notice to Menaka Gandhi, Salman Khan was convicted on the evidence of Bishnoi witnesses.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishnois

A flower from my mother's garden.
It's wonderful, isn't it?

My cat does!

Hope this picture will make you smile! :-)