My husband and I are right now at ‘The Corrs’ concert on a beautiful Summers evening. In between support acts and waiting for the ‘main event’. It got me thinking. What is more important? The support acts or the main event? Some would say the main event, all day long! But I am not soContinue reading “What is more important. The support act or the main event?”
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Parkinson’s has changed my life… a time to reflect
Life is as busy as usual and sometimes it is a good idea to sit back and reflect quietly on my own when the opportunity presents itself. I have always tried to practice ‘self-care’ in my working life as a Social Worker and have various ways that I do that. I have mentored students beforeContinue reading “Parkinson’s has changed my life… a time to reflect”
Feeling grateful
Today we are in our favourite place Kaikoura. A place that has had a place in our hearts since we first met. A place of many beautiful memories. A place to come to rejuvenate body and soul. This trip has been a bit different from our normal pattern in this place. We are staying inContinue reading “Feeling grateful”
Update re infection risk concerns….
I am feeling so supported at my work today. I had a meeting with my boss and explained the situation to her about my concerns re infection risk. She listened and was very supportive and agreed I need to minimise risk especially leading up to my operation. I have asked if I can arrange withContinue reading “Update re infection risk concerns….”
Neighbours… everybody needs good neighbours…
Today I saw once again the value in making sure we got to know our new neighbours when we moved into our new house nearly two years ago. We had never really made any effort in the previous home, probably because we are usually quite happy to be just us. Of course, we like toContinue reading “Neighbours… everybody needs good neighbours…”
Don’t give up the struggle…. let people know you need help!
This can be a tough old life with Parkies. Not just for the Parkies person themselves but also for their partner and often for their wider family/whanau group too. As someone who fiercely holds onto their independence, it is sometimes difficult to put my hand up and say that I am struggling. However, I haveContinue reading “Don’t give up the struggle…. let people know you need help!”
A bit of black humour with the grandies…
This weekend I have had the grandgirls staying again and baking etc. We spent all day baking inside yesterday and as it is a beautiful sunny day today, I got the girls to put down their devices and come outside and play some games. I have a number of wooden outdoor games to play whenContinue reading “A bit of black humour with the grandies…”
The chicken and the egg….
It’s hard sometimes to try and figure out what came first. The problems with Parkies or Arthur (itis) that is! It seems like for several years I have lurched from one health issue to another and things have worsened gradually over time. I watched a presentation by a Parkinson’s association that I follow talking aboutContinue reading “The chicken and the egg….”
Milestones…
Throughout life there are many milestones that we acknowledge and celebrate. Today was a milestone moment for our youngest granddaughter. Her sisters and I took her to have her ears pierced for her 10th birthday. Her Mum and Dad had told her that she had to wait till she was 10 – as had herContinue reading “Milestones…”
Let’s talk about Parkinson’s… and life and all that means
I’m feeling in a very reflective mood right now. Not exactly sure why, but maybe that’s my brain getting itself ready for work tomorrow? It has been on light duties for the past nine weeks, so I hope it is up to stepping up several gears and doing some proper thinking and decision making! OneContinue reading “Let’s talk about Parkinson’s… and life and all that means”
My journey with Parkinsons 