Issues of the heart

On my way back from the coffee break, I found my neighbour waiting for a lift to see her partner in hospital. He has been there for a week and I had not found out about it.

He has had a stroke which surprised me because he looks young and healthy, and is slim and energetic. I have offered to help. Keep you posted...

My friend 'Big John' was a victim of crime a few days ago.

An opportunistic thief took advantage of John's trust in human nature to steal a suit of clothes. The thief will probably throw the clothes away when he finds that they are of no use to him. But for John and his wife, and others, this has had an impact beyond anything you might imagine.

John is one of my 'local heroes'. He never turns away someone who asks for help. He uses this special suit, with accessories, in his role as a singer in a small group. The suit was stolen, while he was packing up after a show in a club.

At least one other singer is looking for new clothes, so that they can continue to have matching outfits.

John sings mostly to elderly people. On this occasion it was at a club, but just as often he goes to sing in 'Old Peoples Homes' (nursing homes) or in retirement villages. As far as I know he never gets paid for any of his singing.

John is a big man, in every sense of the word. Especially a big heart. Good luck John! You will handle this. You always do...