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A happy healthy life for all my grandchildren

I want them to find something that they love and find fulfilling. I think one of the saddest things is going to a job every day that you hate. I hope for my sons and their families to do what they love.

To be the best 'you' you can be!

Good health, happiness, to always be kind and mindful of other people.

I love to encourage the younger generation to truly follow their dreams to embrace being unique - So much so that we take being called "weird" as a compliment in our family. Not to follow the herd just because it is what is expected of you but to be brave enough to do your own thing, follow your gut instincts and what is right because sometimes that is different from what everyone else is doing.

We sorted out our will a few years ago using the charity donation scheme where we made a donation to a charity instead of paying the solicitor to do the will. We don't have a lot of spare money to be leaving a legacy to charity in a will but we do give as much as we can and volunteer for causes we support too already.

My advice is to be whoever you want to be, do something that fills you with happiness every day. Never make it about money, that is the road to disaster. As long as you can earn enough to keep a roof over your head and food on the table you don't need anything else. Make every day a day worth living.

To live happy healthy lives
And to be kind

I've taught them if they believe in themselves then the skies the limit and for those people who were never taught this then its up to you to believe in them ?

I have missed a full year of my Grandchildrens lives as they live in another part of the country, I hope this never happens again. I would love to see more multigenerational family arrangements in this country as they do elsewhere such as Italy. I want to see as much of them as possible and want them to be confident and happy and to follow their dreams.

I wish them health and happiness and an awareness that our mine and spirit is as important as our body.

Having been diagnosed with bowel cancer in October, having a major operation in November and now having chemo to mop up any rogue microcells I am just glad to be alive with a future to look forward to. I have recently had the Covid vaccine and am looking forward to being able to leave the house where I have been shielding since March last year apart from medical appointments. I will be leaving bequests in my will to Cancer charities and all the family including the grandchildren are more aware of cancer than most.

be true to yourself no matter what

All I wish is that should the world in particular the UK end up in a situation like we are today that the powers at be are better prepared.

Participate , take responsibility be kind

I'd like my child and grandchildren to live in a world where true democracy replaces dictatorships and "First past the Post" in the UK is replaced by Proportional Representation; where Scotland gains its Independence from the out of reality Westminster governments; where Coronavirus no longer poses a threat. I'd tell them always to be considerate of others' feelings, but not to take any messing about, and I'd give them all copies of the song by Lee Ann Womack "I Hope You Dance", and ask them to live by the words in it. I'd hope for a world where humans accept that animals are sentient beings and should be treated with love, respect and care, and where everyone is doing their bit to allieviate pollution in the air, sea and ground. I'd hope they would do their part to help reduce the absolute disparity between the "haves" and "have nots".

Good health and happiness in whatever they choose to do in life.
Also not to let fear of failure deter them from attempting to do something they would really like to do. The only failure there is never to have tried at all.

Health and happiness

Listen, look and learn about yourself, others and nature...be kind, tolerant and understanding to all. Look at life as a journey and remain open to new experiences, opportunities and challenges. Keep yourself healthy and safe.

Not every day can be joyful, but do your best to put joy into every day. Life is what we make it.

Honour God and be rooted in His words. Be a man/ woman of God with integrity.

Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. Be kind.

To be good and kind. Don’t get stressed over silly things, always try your best. And make sure you travel - see all you want to see while you can. ? xx

I don’t have any grand children yet but I always tell my daughter to be herself and not be a sheep following everyone else. Be proud of who you are.

I would wish for a better world for my grandchildren.

Well I don't have any grandchildren yet! Both my children are working hard, building their futures and enjoying life. I think I've taught them to work hard, nothing that is worth having comes easily does it? I think young people have to try and focus on achieving their goals, but if they don't have a clear goal then focus on keeping their options open and see everything as a chance to learn. You never know where it might take you , or who you might meet in the process. My wish for their future is that there will be a fairer, more equal society, Life is a long journey so don't be in too much of a rush to grow up! Be kind, be authentic and stay positive.

Simply that they will lead healthy and happy lives, whatever paths they choose