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Caroline Murphy's avatar

Love it Lol, so so true x x x

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Louise Coghlan's avatar

Thank you so much Caroline ;) Thank you so much for reading my words, it means so much to me x

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Marian Harkness's avatar

Love this lou you are such an inspiration 💕

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Louise Coghlan's avatar

Aw thank you so much Marian from Navan...and so are you!!!.....Loads of love to you M x

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Sue du Feu's avatar

Beautiful beaches in your photos, Lou. Lovely thoughts xx

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Louise Coghlan's avatar

Awwww Sue ...I always smile when I see your name....thank you so much for taking the time to read my words...it means so much...especially such a talented wordsmith like yourself...loads and loads of love to you always and please god we will meet for tea someday x

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Tina Murphy's avatar

Beautiful words. Beautiful pictures. Beautiful Lou. Thank You.

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Louise Coghlan's avatar

Thank YOU Tina xxx Loads of love to you and thank you for your support and for taking the time to read my words....see you in September!!!! x

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Joy Marie Driscoll's avatar

Love to You and Winnie for such Inspiration 😊😘💖

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Louise Coghlan's avatar

Thank you so much Joy Marie in Pennsylvania!! Loads and loads and loads and loads of love to you always x

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Adeline Laird's avatar

Lovely word Lovely pictures

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Louise Coghlan's avatar

Thank you so much Adeline for reading my words every time and for your support always x

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Karen   LaPierre's avatar

You’re so right in so many ways as I read this I kept saying yes, that’s true. Yes, that’s true. And I look at myself and I know I’m a very strong person. Maybe sometimes too strong, because I do not ask for help. I always say to myself I can do this. I don’t need to bother anyone. And yet I find myself in a situation where I need to accept help. And even ask for it at times. So this is a good reminder for me. Yes, my boat is rocky, but I’ve been hanging on and hanging in there. And if the boat gets so tipsy that it throws me in the water, I’ll just swim back to it and climb back in. Dry myself off, and keep going. And you’re right. This really is what life is all about!! …..and I’ll keep looking up! 🥰

Hugs & love to you Lou!!

- Karen

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Louise Coghlan's avatar

aw loads and loads of LOVE to you Karen...you are amazing and you will indeed come through this chapter where the boat is rocking...and I love it...YES you will swim back and dry yourself off because you are a strong person and you can do this. Always here for you anyway I can be and thank you ALWAYS for reading all my letters and I love reading your comments and thoughts. Much love to you girl. Keep looking up!! You've got this!! Lou x

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Martha Dalton's avatar

Great read Lou. Thanks for being so inspirational and thought provoking. Love you xxxx

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Louise Coghlan's avatar

Thanks a mil starbar. What would I do without you x I'd be lost that's what I would be. You, Alan and Jack and not forgetting the doggies Brandy and Sam. You are family to me & I'm so lucky to have you in my life Martha! Forever will be grateful I found you. And I will always be here for you in anyway I can be. Spirit sisters. Love you too x

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Carol Byrne's avatar

Oh I know my boat is certainly a bit rock n rollin at times BUT I also know that I have wonderful people in my life, including yourself Louise, that have a life jacket at the ready if I need it! Fabulous listen and very true words! Sending you lots of hugs across the miles Louise xoxo

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Louise Coghlan's avatar

I'm 100000000 per cent here for you Carol. I'll swim to Australia if ever you need me....Thank you for always being so supportive and kind to me...I'll always be here for you in anyway I can. You've got this and even when the boat rocks we're all in it together...we'll get out the otherwise I promise you. Keep looking up Carol Byrne and I'm so proud of you in so many ways. Thank you so much for always reading my words and your kind comments x

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Margaret's avatar

Lovely words I can see your time in the west helped how could you not feel better in such beauty

Yes we all meet storms on life's path and some get more than their fair share

It's hard to keep the chin up and some days a good old cry or sleep is needed just to cope

Keep the words coming Lou they are a comfort to many

Lots of love Margaret 💜💛

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Louise Coghlan's avatar

You are so good to me Margaret. Thank you so much for all your words of kindness, support and love. You are so good. I was very lonely for gran yesterday evening...a memory knocked me to the ground in a breath. Didn't sleep great then. Awake with the sun rising. But my beautiful mother sent me to lie down and guess what I fell asleep which I really needed. My heart is hurting at the moment so just going gently...I came back from the west with such healing around me - a serenity I couldn't even explain so I know I'm finding my new self step by step & allowing the old me be happy again....The book is definitely a trigger for my heart. Not a bad one, just a real one. Grief is constant battle but I'm getting there with all ye helping me. Thank you for all your interactions and beautiful supportive words always, Lou x

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Liz's avatar

So true

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Louise Coghlan's avatar

Thank you so much Liz for reading my letter. I appreciate your time & support so much x

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Liz's avatar

👍

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Ann Sloan Riley's avatar

Really enjoyed reading your words Louise, you have a special gift for writing and a way with words. Take care and loads of love sent your way.

Ann 💚 ☘ 🇨🇮 💚

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Louise Coghlan's avatar

Thank you so much Ann for taking the time to read all my words...I really appreciate you taking the time and also for your lovely comment and your support always x

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Martina's avatar

Ah Louise, apologies for the late check in, but here I am and yes I read right down to the end. Lovely words of wisdom that can help and benefit us all. You got me right away from Daisy and the ever present kettle! glad you had a nice few days away, well deserved.

Kind regards for now and love to Daisy of course !!

Love from Martina.

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Tracy O’Brien's avatar

Thank you for your words Lou, I am late reading/listening to them this week.

I needed to hear them.

Thank you for your support to, you are an incredible person, lots of love and light 😘😘❤️🦋🌈

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