We are coming to the end of a six day cruise in a narrow boat on the Lancaster canal. It has been a wonderful experience and one we will never forget. As I have been battling a knee injury for months I wasn’t sure how I would go. I was a bit nervous to beContinue reading “Not so cruisey cruising”
Category Archives: Getting on with life
Multi-tasking and making memories…
A couple of days into our canal boat holiday and I am reflecting on how things are going. I have taken the risk – or maybe my husband has – of trying my hand at driving the boat from time to time. It is quite challenging in many ways. Using the tiller to steer isContinue reading “Multi-tasking and making memories…”
A stile with style…
So today we went to see my sister in-law’s farm in Derbyshire. It is set in lovely English countryside. We decided to go for a bit of a walk around the farm as it’s the first time we had been there. As stated in previous posts I have had a lot of trouble with myContinue reading “A stile with style…”
Taking Parkies on holiday…
It seems like a long time ago we started planning a trip to the UK to see family and friends. On 3 May 2023, after a few days in Singapore, we landed in England for a nine week holiday. This is the first time we have been to the UK since my diagnosis. Not onlyContinue reading “Taking Parkies on holiday…”
What is Parkies to me?
A Poem…. What is Parkies to me, well it is a giftI look at my life and my spirit will liftI live with more depth, much less on the surfaceIt’s given me now a life full of purposeIt makes time more precious I spend on this earthIt gives me more focus, it gives me selfContinue reading “What is Parkies to me?”
Safety and Security
I was reading a post on the Parkinson’s Facebook page that I follow, and it had some thoughts that are worth sharing. The post was relaying an incident that happened to an elderly person in their neighbourhood that had a fall and activated their medical alarm. This was unrelated to Parkinson’s by the way. TheContinue reading “Safety and Security”
Sometimes I’d rather limp…
Let me just say, that at this stage my Parkinson’s is very manageable and I am lucky in that regard. My medications work well – even though I often take them late – and I don’t seem to have any real issues with mobilising. The thing is this. I have an injured knee at present.Continue reading “Sometimes I’d rather limp…”
The importance of Social Support systems…. and identity
I was reading a Blog from another person with Parkinson’s ‘A soft voice in a noisy world’ and he made this comment, which resonates with me. “If you choose to isolate yourself and avoid the camaraderie of others, you are missing a vital component of your support team.” This is so true and I oftenContinue reading “The importance of Social Support systems…. and identity”
Be proud of yourself
Flicking through Facebook Reels and I found this clip. This kid is amazing and I totally agree with what he says. This spoke to me and I wanted to share it with you all. All too often in this journey we might be tempted to focus on the things that are too hard. The thingsContinue reading “Be proud of yourself”
Parkies, Positivity and Purpose…
I was out with my husband today having a coffee in a local cafe. We were talking about a new project that I am working on. He turned to me and said, ‘You know, since you’ve been diagnosed with Parkinson’s you seem to have more positivity and purpose in life.’ I had to agree heContinue reading “Parkies, Positivity and Purpose…”
My journey with Parkinsons 