As I have said before, there is nothing like a significant diagnosis to focus the mind and change your perspective. Many times I have been to funerals and heard people speak about how much they loved and admired the person who has passed. How often I have wondered if that person had known in theirContinue reading “Say ‘I love you’ while you can”
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It’s the simple things that matter
Yes, it’s the simple things that matter when it comes to life and time spent with family. It’s not about seeing the latest movie or buying them the latest clothes, it’s about time spent with each other. I know from my own childhood I fondly remember spending time with my Nanna when she would flyContinue reading “It’s the simple things that matter”
‘I am woman, hear me roar!’
This has long been a song that I identify with. An anthem for all women. We are strong! We are invincible! It talks about a life that has had adversity but where she ‘comes back even stronger’. It speaks to me even more since my diagnosis. And yes ‘… I’ve been down there on theContinue reading “‘I am woman, hear me roar!’”
Rest, Recovery and Re-evaluation
I am currently recovering from a shoulder operation which I had in September. I knew it was going to be quite a lot of recovery, but not really prepared for the fact that seven weeks from the operation, I am still having to work hard on my rehabilitation. I have been having showering assistance forContinue reading “Rest, Recovery and Re-evaluation”
Parkies is a part of me
I have spoken before about how open I have been about my diagnosis, since almost the moment I was diagnosed. I find that I refer to it quite often in my interactions with people, in part so they can hopefully understand that I have – or may have – additional needs compared to ‘Non Parkies’Continue reading “Parkies is a part of me”
Feeling vulnerable and getting help…..
So, here I am two weeks following an operation on my shoulder. I had a torn tendon on my Parkies affected side and – already having some issues due to my Parkinson’s – the decision was made to have the operation. So, subsequently my left arm is in an immobilizing brace and I am veryContinue reading “Feeling vulnerable and getting help…..”
‘Trying’
Stole this quote from a post on Facebook. It speaks to me! ‘A shout out to everyone who is trying right now. Trying to do the right thing. Trying to stay open. Trying to keep going. Trying to hold on. Trying to let go. Trying to find their flow. Trying to stay afloat. Trying toContinue reading “‘Trying’”
Parkies makes me brave…
The thing I notice with myself since being diagnosed is this. I am more prone to take the Bull by the horns as it were and be proactive in making decisions for my life. I am less inclined also to allow people to treat me in a way that is unacceptable to me. Two situationsContinue reading “Parkies makes me brave…”
Is this a dream? Or is it reality?
It may seem strange, but sometimes this whole Parkies thing has an unreal quality about it. I go about my daily life – and probably due to medications – I feel, for want of a better word ‘normal’. I can still walk really well and with my daily exercise routine my arm swing is prettyContinue reading “Is this a dream? Or is it reality?”
To Blog or not to Blog that is the question…
Why do I Blog? What inspired me to take the step to put my thoughts and feelings down for others to see? I know that feelings are complicated things. Sometimes talking about how we feel to an actual person can be difficult. We feel exposed, we risk judgement, we lay ourselves bare to others’ opinions.Continue reading “To Blog or not to Blog that is the question…”
My journey with Parkinsons 