Love is a beautiful, wonderful thing. But often with love there is ultimately loss. Whether it is a pet, a sibling, another family member, or a good friend. If you take the risk of loving someone you ultimately have to face the fact that you may lose them. We are all facing the loss ofContinue reading “Love and loss”
Category Archives: Hard times
Our self-image vs ‘the rest’
I have been spending a lot more time with some of the elders in our little clan in recent times. This couple have been together for most of their lives and one of the few couples I know who aren’t on the second, or – as is my case – third time round in marriage.Continue reading “Our self-image vs ‘the rest’”
Tough love
I started writing another post about love, but then these thoughts came to me instead. Sometimes love is not about the sweet and loving words someone speaks to you. Sometimes love is about saying things that are confronting and difficult. This can be especially true of those who love people in the various stages ofContinue reading “Tough love”
Inside I’m smiling!
I was walking along with my husband during the weekend one day and a woman was coming towards us. I hadn’t been paying much attention to her, when as she approached us, she said, ‘Such a grumpy face for such a lovely day. Cheer up!’ As I said to my husband, ‘maybe it’s just theContinue reading “Inside I’m smiling!”
Who am I?
As I am on the cusp of my retirement, I found this poem that I had written some time ago and it spoke to me. I thought I would share it with you. It is very much a reflection of the stage of life I find myself in. Having spent the last 20 years identifyingContinue reading “Who am I?”
Everything and everyone is getting old in our house…
Just when you think all is going smoothly – well relatively for those of us with a ‘Murphy’s Law’ or in our household ‘Ade and Sue’s Law’ – life throws a few curve balls that throw you out of kilter. Firstly, the appliances. Both our coffee machine and our toaster decided to stop working. TheContinue reading “Everything and everyone is getting old in our house…”
Grief and Loss
I was just reading a quote about trauma that also fits with grief. It spoke about how you never really get over it but build your life around it. This is so true. Grief never goes away. I know I carry mine deep in my heart and soul. On the surface of it I amContinue reading “Grief and Loss”
Balance, it’s all about balance…
Sometimes it is difficult to know how much, or indeed how little, you should do in the way of exercise. I am a firm believer in the fact that often we need to work past the pain to make the gains. No pain, no gain, right! That is all well and good, but how doContinue reading “Balance, it’s all about balance…”
Subtle changes
I have gradually become aware that I am going through some subtle changes with my Parkinson’s. In another recent post I talked about how some of my workmates have gently told me that they are noticing some cognitive changes. Apparently, they have noticed that I can sometimes be forgetful or am repetitive in my speech.Continue reading “Subtle changes”
To tell or not to tell… Why, Who, What, Not and Where… Or you could ask!
Big heading tonight! I am sure there are many differing opinions on the topic of telling those in our lives about our diagnosis. We all do what feels right for us and I acknowledge that what is right for me, is perhaps not right for everyone. Recognising that we as individuals have different thoughts andContinue reading “To tell or not to tell… Why, Who, What, Not and Where… Or you could ask!”
My journey with Parkinsons 