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: self-care
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’”
Youth vs Age and wisdom?
I was fortunate to have my three grand daughters to stay the night this weekend. Two of them are teenagers and still finding their identities and yet – it seems – feel ready to make decisions about their future lives. One of them reminds me so much of her Mum at the same age andContinue reading “Youth vs Age and wisdom?”
Responding to need
I have read many posts on a Facebook page that I belong to about how to get help for a family member with Parkinson’s. The first thing to do is make sure that the person with Parkinson’s or PWP goes to see their GP, discuss what the person’s challenges are and request an assessment toContinue reading “Responding to need”
I’m turning into my Mother-in-law… bless her little cottons!
I had the good fortune to become daughter-in-law to a lovely lady by the name of Pat. We got along really well and she could be a bit of a hoot. Also, she was a bit of a sneaky card shark and scrabble player too. But I digress… How am I turning into my Mother-in-law?Continue reading “I’m turning into my Mother-in-law… bless her little cottons!”
When the passion is gone…
I was watching a programme today that was set in a hospital. The character at the centre of the episode was very overworked and burnt out. They talked about losing their passion for their role, which they had previously called their ‘calling’. This brought me to a realisation that I had not thought of priorContinue reading “When the passion is gone…”
The freedom to choose…
Heading into the third week of retirement, I am reflecting on my decision and how my life has changed. I have been in a very busy and stressful environment for 20+ years and while it has been an important role and a rewarding one, sometimes the stress made it difficult to manage at times. IContinue reading “The freedom to choose…”
A brave and inspiring soul…
I have just been reading a short article written by someone who has a diagnosis of cancer and now only has weeks to live. She is so brave sharing her story and I have to admire how accepting she is of her prognosis. She is doing things like knitting her nephews rugs, so that theyContinue reading “A brave and inspiring soul…”
“What’s yours is mine, what’s mine’s me own!”
This little phrase has been trotted out over the years in our family. We always had a bit of a laugh because it was tongue in cheek and a bit cheeky. However, I’ve just been sitting here at the end of the second week of retirement and it just popped into my head. Prior toContinue reading ““What’s yours is mine, what’s mine’s me own!””
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”
My journey with Parkinsons 