Living life to the full
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THERE IS much to be said for living life to the full.
Amid all the economic doom and gloom, there are still remarkable stories to be found of inspiring individuals who just get on and simply live life.
In ‘The Scot’ today were have a number of stories which touch on personal tragedy but also highlight individuals who have squeezed everything they can out of life.
The tragic death of Speyside teenager Robbie Cammack in a climbing accident is devastating for his family, friends and everyone at Speyside High School, where he was a popular pupil.
However, amid the tragedy emerges a picture of a teenager who was studying at university to be a doctor, was a talented athlete and a keen adventurer.
His family described him as an amazing person, who lived life to the full and made others smile.
Robbie probably crammed more into his 19 years than most people fit into a lifetime.
We also have a story of Forres man Mark Henning, confined to a wheelchair after an accident at home when he fell through a garage roof eight years ago.
Far from wallowing in despair, Mark has transformed his life with the help of a charity which supports people to adjust to life following a spinal injury.
To thank them for helping him build a brighter future, he opted to complete a skydive to raise vital funds for their work.
Mark (38) completed his tandem skydive and raised over £500 towards the charity’s work. His efforts show that disability, of whatever description, is no barrier to achievement.
Aberlour couple Joan and Jim Ince celebrated 65 years of married life this week at the Speyside home where they both live.
Originally from London, the couple survived World War Two – during which they were pen friends – and went on to enjoy married life together.
However, Joan had to survive the daily bombardment from German aircraft as a young girl in London, and endured the pain of seeing close friends die during the Blitz.
Jim (93), meanwhile, was a Desert Rat in the Middle East campaign, and as a medic with the Royal Army Medical Corps, saw countless friends and colleagues perish in the fighting.
They met for the first time at the end of the war and today are still living life to the full.
