Anyone who knows me, particularly my husband, will know that I don’t do well isolated at home and not enough social contact. Don’t get me wrong, I do love my home and my garden, especially when the garden is coming into spring and things are starting to come to life. We are fortunate that the garden runs along the side of our house, so we have a lovely view when the flowers are in bloom.
I have made a particular effort in planning my retirement to involve myself in things that will give me social contact opportunities. However, unfortunately I find myself isolated due to my issues with my back and legs. Today I am going for an MRI, so hopefully that will formally clarify my diagnosis. Who knows there may be some miraculous cure if I am lucky!
I was lucky to have one of my bowling buddies come visit yesterday. She has offered to take me for the open day at the bowling club and I am very happy to accept her offer. I very quickly find myself bored and lonely if I don’t have people around me. I also try not to overburden my husband with demands for attention. I know how much he likes to potter in his ‘cave’ his sanctuary that he spends time in to play his guitar, video games and generally pottering around on his computer. I try not to interrupt too often, as he needs his space and unwinding time when he is off work. The sooner I can get back to bowls, even as a spectator/cheering section the better. I have decided I will go back to Housie soon so I can catch up with some of the older bowling ladies and keep in contact.
At the moment, I don’t feel there is much to report on the Parkies front. My Parkies is being well behaved at the moment and my focus has been on trying to find a way to get over the pain that runs down my legs. In time, I know that Parkies will cause me issues, but am in no hurry for that to happen.
One thing that I have noticed is my typing is not as good as it should be. I sometimes double tap or tap keys I didn’t mean to. Also, when using my phone to text or send messages, I find the keyboard too small and have started using a stylus so hopefully I won’t have too much trouble when sending texts etc. I think that might be a Parkies thing rather than anything to do with my back issues. It is just another thing I have going on with my body.
Oh well, I guess things could be worse.
I just hope that this current physical issue will quickly resolve and I can get my life back!
My journey with Parkinsons 