Journeying Forward: Mencap Week 17, Outdoor Exploration, and New Beginnings
Welcome back to the blog! It has been another busy, fulfilling week of routine, growth, and reconnecting with nature. As Sunday rolls around, it’s time to check in, reflect, and share my Week 17 evidence for the Mencap Gateway Bronze Award , alongside updates on my other weekly activities. Here is how everything shaped up this week: 🌟 Mencap Gateway Bronze Award: Week 17 Checklist 1. Volunteering (Walk for Autism): Completed previously. 2. Fitness (Nature Walk): Kept up with my steps and physical activity in nature. 3. Hobby (The Digital Parish & Prayers): Continued my rhythm of praying and documenting my reflections on faith right here on the blog. It remains a grounding anchor for my week. 4. Personal Challenge: Previously submitted and completed. 5. Lifestyle (Sensory & Advocacy): I have been actively managing my daily regulation using my Squiggle Society and other art supplies, fidgets, and sensory snacks. ...