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Laughter is the best medicine…. So just for a laugh…

This has absolutely nothing to do with Parkinson’s, but I thought I’d share a poem I wrote some years ago inspired by a trip to the local swimming pool. Have you seen your Mother naked? Have you seen your mother naked, her body then unclad? Or your Auntie, or your Grandma.. now that would beContinue reading “Laughter is the best medicine…. So just for a laugh…”

Flying in the face of convention…

Today I wore odd earrings. I didn’t mean to, but I noticed half way through the day that I had put on two totally different earrings. I know years ago I seemed to lose one of a pair of earrings and decided that rather than not wearing the remaining earrings I would mix and matchContinue reading “Flying in the face of convention…”

Creating memories to treasure

This gift of Parkinson’s – I know that sounds like a strange way to describe it – but it is a gift because it sharpens the senses, it makes me more aware of the gift of life, of family, of those I love. We would all like to think that we can live forever perhaps,Continue reading “Creating memories to treasure”

The Serenity Prayer – a philosophy to live by…

I have been watching a series on Netflix and this prayer has been recited several times. Though brought up a Catholic, I consider myself not a religious person these days. However, this prayer, this philosophy if you will, speaks to me. I do feel at the moment in my life a form of acceptance ofContinue reading “The Serenity Prayer – a philosophy to live by…”

Parkinson’s is a Pain!

So, I’ve discovered a new symptom that I wasn’t fully aware of previously. I awoke this morning about 5.00am with excruciating pain radiating down my left leg. It was something I hadn’t experienced before and I wasn’t sure if it was Parkies or not. As you do, I looked it up online and apparently painContinue reading “Parkinson’s is a Pain!”

Finding – and training – a new GP

For the last at least 10-15 years I have had the same GP and so has my husband. He has seen me through diagnosis of depression (many years ago), arthritis (and operations to replace finger joints for this), a Hiatus Hernia, Esophageal Dysmotility (swallowing issues) and most recently of course, Parkinson’s. Sometimes, rightly or wrongly,Continue reading “Finding – and training – a new GP”

Knowing (and accepting) when you need help!

I have always prided myself on my independence and have been loathe to accept help unless I really need it. In this latest chapter of my life journey, now more than ever I need to be more open to accepting help. As mentioned in my last post, I had a fall on 30/12 and injuredContinue reading “Knowing (and accepting) when you need help!”

I had a fall – don’t blame Parkies!

In the lead up to New Year’s Eve we have been getting our new house organised. We had just moved in on 21/12, so 10 days in and we are still surrounded by boxes in many areas. We were having our three grand-daughters to stay and had purchased a new Queen/King-Single bunk set. My husbandContinue reading “I had a fall – don’t blame Parkies!”