The things that have made you smile amid the gloom of 2020
2020 hasn’t been a vintage year but many people around the Grimsby area have found plenty of reasons to be cheerful amid the gloom. Earlier this week, we asked readers on the Grimsby Live Facebook page to share the happier stories they have from the age of coronavirus and they’ve certainly made us smile.
While some are simply glad it’s “nearly over” – though, sadly, it looks like the pandemic will continue into 2021 along with the restrictions – there are others who will have some cheerful memories of this most unusual and tragic of years.
From lockdown babies to spending more time with family in weeks of beautiful weather, for many 2020 won’t just end up being remembered for face masks, restrictions and the tragedy of lives lost to the virus.
Among them is Heather Andrews who welcomed baby Thomas earlier this year. She said: “He’s five months now and it’s absolutely flown. He was born right in the middle of it so he has sure brightened it up!” Here are just a few of your other 2020 highlights that prove not everything has been awful!
As commenter Linda Parker put it: “Every day may not be a good day but there is something good in every day.”
KRISTI VANTASSEL MCHUGH
Our second grandson was born just weeks before lockdown. He’s a happy, healthy 7 month old now.
NAOMI LOUISE MAJOR My son was born in 2020 during lockdown. CATHERINE OLDERSHAW Our rainbow baby due in a few weeks. LYNDSEY RONCON My beautiful grandson was born.
JILL BUDGEN Rediscovered my old hobby cross-stitching. Grew strawberries for the first time.
JULIE BUTT My nephew and his wife to be had a gorgeous baby and asked me to be nanna.
TONY N MEL ALBERY I have got 2 beautiful new granddaughters and another grandchild on the way. LOUISE PYKETT My first grandchild arrived so, for us, best year ever. JENNY COLLINS My first two
I saw a lot of community spirit during lockdown. Neighbours speaking to each other who wouldn’t have otherwise
grandchildren were born, both during lockdown!
HAYLEY LOUISE CLARKE Had time to do more oil paintings like the late Bob Ross.
ANDY SHEARSMITH Kept fit during lockdown, lots of walking and running. Got to spend lots of time with my lovely wife.
MAUREEN SILCOX I rediscovered my love of reading and enjoyed many lovely walks on the Lincolnshire Wolds.
ISABELLE LYNN Had my first baby and my second nephew was born. Had a year off work (NHS) on MAT leave.
LEEANN WHALE
I’ve
loved spending loads of time with my kids and not sending them to school. PAUL BARNES WALLIS I saw a lot of community spirit during lockdown. Neighbours speaking to each other who wouldn’t have otherwise. SARAH WALKER Spent time with my kids cooking and having fun. BUNTING JO 2020 has been a mixed bag. Highlight - I’m gonna be a grandma, my daughter is pregnant with my first grandchild. I’m quite scared for her under the circumstances but I’m also excited and can’t wait for cuddles.
KERRY RILEY I passed my driving test first time!
SHELL AIKEN Paid off some bills,
WE ASKED YOU TO FIND SOME POSITIVES ABOUT THIS
MOST TESTING OF YEARS
got a new job, jb met some great supportive people. Lost weight. But best of all, seeing my children (19+16) progress in life.
DAN DREWETT Grew some huge chillis.
DEBBIE HOWDEN with my family.
LINDA THOMPSON The glorious weather was a boost to the spirit. KAYLEIGH PHILLIPS Lockdown helped me lose 4 stone. DEBORAH HILLS I have a grandson due in November.
JULIA MAJOR Time with my family again.
Lots of time
NICHOLAS JON ASHLEY
My
daughter being born.
EMMA EVERGREEN My gorgeous grandson was born in June. LEE SANDERSON I published a book of my personal poetry stuff.