We have been fortunate this past week to have my oldest brother and my sister-in-law visiting from Melbourne, Australia. I am the youngest of four siblings and the only girl. It was lovely to reminisce about growing up and the things he remembered or knew about our parents and grandparents were good to hear. LotsContinue reading “Siblings”
Category Archives: Looking to the future
An interview – A daughter and professional view
It was my privilege to interview Kimberley who has a Mum with Parkinson’s. Kimberley resides in Australia and her Mum in Canada, so she is in regular contact with family there. It was interesting to hear her comparison’s in relation to supports that would be available under the different country’s health schemes. Kimberley’s role asContinue reading “An interview – A daughter and professional view”
Comorbidities Confuse Cause or cause confusion!
When you have a bunch of different health issues – ie. Comorbidities – it is sometimes difficult to know the cause of a new ache or pain and/or who to talk to about it! The risk of course is that we just shrug our shoulders and think it must be related to Parkinson’s when itContinue reading “Comorbidities Confuse Cause or cause confusion!”
How do you describe a feeling?
I was talking to my husband yesterday and asked him this question. “Have you ever had that feeling when you hear something pleasurable or see something pleasurable and you get a sort of tingling sensation?” He said, “No, but I have songs that I hear that bring back nice memories for me!” I then wentContinue reading “How do you describe a feeling?”
Tell your story before it is lost – podcast
Here is a longer look at the topic of telling our stories. How many of us have regretted not asking more about our family history when we had the chance? Although for us, our lives might have seemed too ordinary for anyone to be interested in, for our children and grandchildren they may love toContinue reading “Tell your story before it is lost – podcast”
Tell your story before it is lost…
Today, I picked up my 89 year old uncle and took him shopping. Just the two of us, with a small list each out and enjoying each other’s company. With my health issues of recent times and recovering from yet another operation, I have only recently begun driving again. Prior to my recommencing driving, myContinue reading “Tell your story before it is lost…”
Hold onto hope … never say never!
In 2021 we moved into our new home together with this little lady and her sister Gidget. Unfortunately, at just two weeks in Milly got out and we have never seen her since. We did all the things you do, put notices in all the lost pets options online. Rang vets, walked for miles callingContinue reading “Hold onto hope … never say never!”
I’ve been neglecting my blog…
It is difficult for me to imagine not having my blog and my podcast as an avenue to process all that has happened for me and still happening. I have been diagnosed now for about 4.5 years, my anniversary being on 15/12 which will be five years. Some have said that focussing on my Parkinson’sContinue reading “I’ve been neglecting my blog…”
Parkinson’s Brave – A poem podcast
Just a wee poem that I wrote today about that special kind of brave ‘Parkinson’s brave’. I hope you enjoy it. Parkinson’s BraveIn this Parkinson’s life we all try to be braveBut there are times when we just have to caveCave into the thoughts, the worries, the fearsBut can’t do that too much, we’ll wasteContinue reading “Parkinson’s Brave – A poem podcast”
Being brave again… A podcast
Just some more thoughts on being brave. Sometimes it’s not so easy to be brave. Being brave can mean different things at different times. Check out the podcast for more. I’d love some comments on my blog posts and podcasts. I always like to hear if people enjoy my offerings. Here’s the podcast
My journey with Parkinsons 