I have probably talked about this a bit previously in this Blog. As I have often said, I try not to think too much about the ‘end game’ or the future and what that might look like physically. Trying to remain in the present, in the ‘here and now’ isn’t always easy. There is thoughContinue reading “The wisdom of gazing into the future…”
Category Archives: Self learning and growth
Dependency and independence ‘acts of service’
At the moment, with my back injury affecting my legs, I can’t walk at the moment without a walker. It is difficult to accept that I need this currently. I am trying to have regular short walks with the walker so that I don’t stiffen up and affect my recovery. Everyone I speak to Physiotherapists,Continue reading “Dependency and independence ‘acts of service’”
A window into the future?
For some weeks now, I have been battling very sore legs. I have shooting pains down both legs, but especially on the left-hand side. At times I have described the pain as ‘excruciating’ and being the worst pain, I have ever felt. Apparently, it stems from an injury to my back. The pain is upContinue reading “A window into the future?”
An attitude adjustment…
While at dinner last night and following the interesting talk we had attended, my husband and I chatted over dinner. I wanted to share with him some of my thoughts on independence vs reality. Anyone that knows me, knows that I am quite fiercely independent. I don’t like asking for help and usually try allContinue reading “An attitude adjustment…”
Neurology check-up
Today I had the appointment I have been waiting for, for literally years. We finally got in to see my Neurologist. My husband and I were sure that we had not seen him since the day of my diagnosis. However, to our surprise he produced a letter to our GP outlining a meeting we hadContinue reading “Neurology check-up”
A word with my GP
As a follow-up from a previous post about my lack of contact with my Neurologist, I thought I would make a comment and update where I am now. So, my husband and I went to the Doctor yesterday, so I could talk to him about a number of things which may be Parkies related andContinue reading “A word with my GP”
A ‘wee’ bit of feedback
Every now and again when I am writing this blog, I make a comment or tell a story about something that has happened or is happening in my life which seems to generate a lot of feedback and discussion. A recent post I made about continence has been one of those. When I had postedContinue reading “A ‘wee’ bit of feedback”
Let’s get a ‘wee’ bit personal…
Even when you are a bit of an open book, as I try to be in this blog, there are some things that are more difficult to talk about. I find it interesting too – as a side note – that when I sit in front of a doctor – others of you may identifyContinue reading “Let’s get a ‘wee’ bit personal…”
Substitutes, swaps and changes
I was thinking today about how we all have our own way of doing things, particularly when it comes to cooking a meal or baking. From my experience in my own family, there are those that have to follow a recipe to the letter and if they don’t have all the ingredients then they eitherContinue reading “Substitutes, swaps and changes”
Is it tiredness or something more…
We are currently in Wellington with soon and daughter in law and their three busy boys. I got up at 5am as I couldn’t get back to sleep. Throughout the day I noticed that I had trouble finding words and some big pauses while I tried to find the words. Did I detect a look,Continue reading “Is it tiredness or something more…”
My journey with Parkinsons 