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’”

Parkinson’s and emotionality

I have started to watch a presentation today about Parkinson’s and emotions in the early years. I found that I could easily identify with the three people with the diagnosis who were on the panel. They talked about feelings of disbelief, denial and devastation. I know that I was expecting the diagnosis in many ways,Continue reading “Parkinson’s and emotionality”

www. The World Wide Web… isn’t it wonderful!

For interests’ sake I decided to have a wee peek at what countries people were based in that have been looking at my Blog. My Followers are from the following countries: USA, Canada, NZ, UK, Australia, China, Pakistan, France, Romania, Germany, Singapore, Finland, Turkey, Bahamas, Switzerland, Philippines, United Arab Emirates, Portugal, Ireland, France, Brazil, SriContinue reading “www. The World Wide Web… isn’t it wonderful!”

OMG… I’m a grey haired Granny with a stick!

I will admit that I am feeling old for my years at the moment. The combo of Parkies and the offending lower limb issue – non Parkies related – is certainly making me feel my age and then some! I was at the supermarket today getting a few bits and pieces. I parked in theContinue reading “OMG… I’m a grey haired Granny with a stick!”

It’s not just ‘the shakes’

I had my niece visiting from Australia the other day and she came round with her Mum for a catchup with myself, my husband and my daughter and her girls. I was in the kitchen and she came in for a chat. She made a comment – which by the way I appreciate – thatContinue reading “It’s not just ‘the shakes’”

Parkies is a part of me – whether I like it or not!

I was talking to my granddaughters in the spa pool this evening as they are staying for a couple of nights. It has become a place to get away from devices and talk about things. We talk about all manner of things and some of the discussions we have – especially with one of theContinue reading “Parkies is a part of me – whether I like it or not!”