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Emergency Baptism Of A Homeless Person

 My new wheelchair was ready for me to work with, just in time too, as I had to go to phlebotomy to give a blood sample. As I went past on the bus, I saw an old friend whom I needed to clear the air with. Today, however, was not the day. I managed to have a successful blood test; the nurse got my vein in one go. Very happy with that. On the way to Boots the pharmacist, I stopped off at the park with Barry for some refreshments. I picked a big bottle of water, which came in extremely useful later on in the day. The park was beautiful, and everybody seemed to be in high spirits. My new wheelchair goes over cracks and dips in the pavement without flinging me out of the chair. We even went across the grass! Onwards to Coffee 1 in Southampton City Centre. I quickly messaged Paul on Discord and drank my Chai. I went to Boots, picked up a photograph and then we headed home....or so we thought. Halfway up the high street, Barry bumped into a homeless woman whom we both knew. She was lovely...