The year 2020 was one of the most difficult years of our lives. We had COVID to deal with, lock downs and my diagnosis on 15/12/20. The most significant and difficult thing that happened that year though was that my oldest son Adam passed away unexpectedly in his sleep from an undiagnosed heart condition. TheContinue reading “Precious memories of a precious son….”
Category Archives: self-care
Let’s talk about the future…
There are many things that as adults we need to consider at some point in the future. Especially, as we age it is important that those that love and support us know what our wishes are. This is not an easy thing to think about or talk about, but can be very important not justContinue reading “Let’s talk about the future…”
Taking control…
I have had a couple of weeks of difficult challenges in my life, relating not only to my health, but also to my work environment. Working in a challenging and stressful role can sometimes become overwhelming. So too, with my health. There are many things that I cannot control about my health. Much as IContinue reading “Taking control…”
All things ‘smart’
Saw this on a page I follow on Facebook. It is so challenging these days to try to do anything without so called ‘smart’ technology. When we were overseas we tried to buy a slice of cake and a coffee at the cafe of the Hotel we were staying in in Singapore. We were toldContinue reading “All things ‘smart’”
Parkinson’s and emotionality
I have started to watch a presentation today about Parkinson’s and emotions in the early years. I found that I could easily identify with the three people with the diagnosis who were on the panel. They talked about feelings of disbelief, denial and devastation. I know that I was expecting the diagnosis in many ways,Continue reading “Parkinson’s and emotionality”
www. The World Wide Web… isn’t it wonderful!
For interests’ sake I decided to have a wee peek at what countries people were based in that have been looking at my Blog. My Followers are from the following countries: USA, Canada, NZ, UK, Australia, China, Pakistan, France, Romania, Germany, Singapore, Finland, Turkey, Bahamas, Switzerland, Philippines, United Arab Emirates, Portugal, Ireland, France, Brazil, SriContinue reading “www. The World Wide Web… isn’t it wonderful!”
OMG… I’m a grey haired Granny with a stick!
I will admit that I am feeling old for my years at the moment. The combo of Parkies and the offending lower limb issue – non Parkies related – is certainly making me feel my age and then some! I was at the supermarket today getting a few bits and pieces. I parked in theContinue reading “OMG… I’m a grey haired Granny with a stick!”
Doing it tough…
Things aren’t going swimmingly for me at the moment. Work is tough at the best of times, but the last two weeks have been particularly difficult. I have come home in tears more often than not and it’s not a nice feeling. I mostly think that I am handling life with Parkinson’s, arthritis, bad kneeContinue reading “Doing it tough…”
Should we ‘should?’
I am someone who loves words, loves reading and loves playing with words, whether it is in this Blog or writing poetry or just any other way I wish to express myself through words. I have always found words to be a powerful thing. The way we use our words can have the power toContinue reading “Should we ‘should?’”
What is a friend?
What is a friend? What makes one person a friend and another not? As someone who really does have few friends, I believe it is better to have a few quality friendships you can rely on than a broad network of friends who may disappear at the first signs of adversity. Family can be friends too.Continue reading “What is a friend?”
My journey with Parkinsons 