I was having lunch the other day with some of my colleagues and I was talking about how my husband caught me climbing on a ladder in the garden. I had looked up while putting some netting on my cherry tree, when I saw him looking through the window in our bedroom. When I wentContinue reading “Please don’t disable me before my time….”
Category Archives: Getting on with life
If you care, will you go into care?
I was reading a post by someone on a Facebook Page for people with Parkinson’s and their carers tonight. It was posted by the daughter of someone who has Parkinson’s and whose husband has become her carer. Both parents are in their 80’s. Doctors have recommended that the Mother with Parkinson’s needs to go intoContinue reading “If you care, will you go into care?”
Freedom
What does freedom mean to me? It is the ability to do what I want and be who I want. To be able to make my own decisions. It is about being able to do things for myself and to gain satisfaction in doing so. It is also about being able to go where IContinue reading “Freedom”
A sense of urgency perhaps?
This diagnosis has changed my thinking in so many ways. I think deeper and feel deeper than I ever have. I analyze my life and my decisions are informed in many ways on an emotional level much more than previously. There is obviously a good deal of practical thinking in my decision-making processes, but theContinue reading “A sense of urgency perhaps?”
What would I tell my newly diagnosed self…
I am a member of a Parkinson’s Facebook group and find it very helpful hearing from others with this condition. It is a very positive group and they have themes on it like ‘Talent Tuesday’ where you are encouraged to share a skill or talent you have. Other days have other themes, but always youContinue reading “What would I tell my newly diagnosed self…”
I’ve borrowed an idea…
I was reading another person’s Blog the other day and I liked what I read and thought I might borrow the idea she talked about. Check it out yourself on Parkinsonscare at https://parkinsonscaregivernet.wordpress.com/ She talked about having a word for the year and her word was ‘adventure’. Finding ways to put some adventure into herContinue reading “I’ve borrowed an idea…”
Farewell 2022 and Welcome to 2023….
For the first time in probably 20 years, I sit here at home on my own on New Year’s Eve. My husband left for work at 9.00pm and won’t be back till the wee small hours, so I won’t see him till next year! It feels strange not to be seeing out the old yearContinue reading “Farewell 2022 and Welcome to 2023….”
Another year draws to a close…
Here it is the 18th of December 2022 as another year draws to a close. I have to say that this past year has been a good one. On the 21st of December last year we moved into our new home, into a single storey home that is much more sensible for someone navigating theirContinue reading “Another year draws to a close…”
My Anniversary of two years since diagnosis… 15/12/22
This year seems to have flown by and so too has the time from my diagnosis two years ago tomorrow. As I did on my 1st Anniversary I like to stop and take some time to think about how this year has been for me. I have just had a brief look over my postContinue reading “My Anniversary of two years since diagnosis… 15/12/22”
Comparing your journey to others
I am now following two Facebook pages for people with Parkies and those that support them. The most recent one seems to have more comments by people who are struggling. Whether it is the person with the condition or those who support them, so many seem to be finding it tough. Then I read ofContinue reading “Comparing your journey to others”
My journey with Parkinsons 