Today I saw once again the value in making sure we got to know our new neighbours when we moved into our new house nearly two years ago. We had never really made any effort in the previous home, probably because we are usually quite happy to be just us. Of course, we like toContinue reading “Neighbours… everybody needs good neighbours…”
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Don’t give up the struggle…. let people know you need help!
This can be a tough old life with Parkies. Not just for the Parkies person themselves but also for their partner and often for their wider family/whanau group too. As someone who fiercely holds onto their independence, it is sometimes difficult to put my hand up and say that I am struggling. However, I haveContinue reading “Don’t give up the struggle…. let people know you need help!”
Feeling… Fragile, Frustrated and Fearful!
With each day that passes a little bit more of my usual resilient self seems to be steadily chipped away. Being in constant pain, just makes me more emotional in so many ways. Now, after working out that I can’t in all likelihood get an operation to replace my painful knee, we are facing havingContinue reading “Feeling… Fragile, Frustrated and Fearful!”
A bit of black humour with the grandies…
This weekend I have had the grandgirls staying again and baking etc. We spent all day baking inside yesterday and as it is a beautiful sunny day today, I got the girls to put down their devices and come outside and play some games. I have a number of wooden outdoor games to play whenContinue reading “A bit of black humour with the grandies…”
No-one can help me till I help myself!
I have frankly admitted in recent times that life has been more than a bit of a struggle at the moment. Health issues – not related to Parkies – especially the dreaded knee, have been getting on top of me. While I don’t consider myself controlling, I do like to be in control of myContinue reading “No-one can help me till I help myself!”
Precious memories of a precious son….
The year 2020 was one of the most difficult years of our lives. We had COVID to deal with, lock downs and my diagnosis on 15/12/20. The most significant and difficult thing that happened that year though was that my oldest son Adam passed away unexpectedly in his sleep from an undiagnosed heart condition. TheContinue reading “Precious memories of a precious son….”
Let’s talk about the future…
There are many things that as adults we need to consider at some point in the future. Especially, as we age it is important that those that love and support us know what our wishes are. This is not an easy thing to think about or talk about, but can be very important not justContinue reading “Let’s talk about the future…”
Taking control…
I have had a couple of weeks of difficult challenges in my life, relating not only to my health, but also to my work environment. Working in a challenging and stressful role can sometimes become overwhelming. So too, with my health. There are many things that I cannot control about my health. Much as IContinue reading “Taking control…”
Childhood memories are the best memories
Today at work we had a ‘Bake off’ competition and this was my offering for it. The theme was ‘Childhood Memories’ and so I modelled my entry on my eldest son Adam’s first birthday. I was only 21 and should have known better… So, for his first birthday I made the following, as in theContinue reading “Childhood memories are the best memories”
All things ‘smart’
Saw this on a page I follow on Facebook. It is so challenging these days to try to do anything without so called ‘smart’ technology. When we were overseas we tried to buy a slice of cake and a coffee at the cafe of the Hotel we were staying in in Singapore. We were toldContinue reading “All things ‘smart’”
My journey with Parkinsons 