The Mighty Roar...........

"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing" - Helen Keller.

I will start at the beginning as I have so much to tell here....

We have had the most amazing time lovely peeps and I can honestly say, I have never experienced any thing like it before!

London was pretty splendid all round......

I got to ride the carousel horses..

There was the most wonderful atmosphere of people coming together!

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We met some wonderful and inspiring people.

Not to mention a few famous ones too!

(I've always wanted to meet Mary Poppins)

We managed a little sight seeing and the weather did us proud, it felt sunny and warm , perfect for wandering and taking in the views!

Olivia had a very special birthday, one I don't think she will forget too soon!

18... my how time flies!

Anyone for cocktails?

We visited Camden markets and enjoyed some retail therapy!!

I fell in love with this little vintage shop......

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On the night of the second full moon of the month (blue moon) we were joined by our families, this is when it hit home, the reason we were really here was to see Dean run for his country!

I was tickled pink when we all met here in Trafalgar square!

Trafalgar square was buzzing with excitement and cheers as families and friends joined together to applaud our fine Paralympians all on the biggest screen!

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How awesome was the Olympic Stadium...

I felt so small..

The atmosphere was truly electrifying!

I have been asked on numerous occasions since returning home, how I felt hearing Deans name called out for Great Britain, I can only say that I just heard the mighty roar of the stadium......

It was wonderful, exciting and soo very scary all in one....

An experience akin to nothing experienced before as the crowd were amazing!

(Good job I had my Bachs flower remedies with me as my tummy did a few summer-salts!)
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Outside the Olympic Stadium....

I was ever so proud and really haven't come back down to earth yet!

This picture was on the front of our local newspaper back home.

But the best part of all, was when we could join Dean after the race to celebrate with around 50

of us all, some from back home and some from Birmingham, it truly was a celebration!

Olivia captured this quote outside the Olympic village and I feel it says everything!

We had the most wonderful, wonderful time and one I will remember for always!

London 2012 Paralympics has changed the way people perceive disability and we can only go forwards with this....

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We are home and all is quiet and calm now, London seems a million miles away and I would love to leave you with this text message, recieved from Dean as our train pulled into our small sleepy northern home town , here in Cumbria....

"Thank you Mum and Dad for everything, I am glad you are home safe.

Sorry I didn't win a medal, but it just isn't my time too, my legs just didn't have it in them on the night, but I know I gave it my all....

Looking forwards to the world championships in Leon next year though and then onto Rio 2016...

love You!

Deano xxxx"

I had to smile to myself !

I will be needing more of those flower remedies after all.......

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Joined by Deano after the race here!!

I would like to thank you all for your kindest of kind words and for your bestest of best wishes for Dean, you are the most lovely of folks on here!

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I am looking forwards to popping into your sweet blogs shortly with a nice pot of tea.....

Bliss!.

It's good to be home!

Bye for now though...

LoVe Maria x

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