The End of Stickk
It’s been a roller-coaster few weeks. Though I’ve been hit hard with some bad news, I want to try to keep everything on track. I’ve made copious lists and so far kept to my goals of: Buying a salad...
View ArticleFeeling Empowered
I was feeling very powerless this last week. Everything I care about feels like it’s out of my control. And to some extent, it is. What isn’t out of our control is how we react to it. “The best...
View ArticleThinking of Butterflies
I’ve had an okay week this week. I’ve been able to work Tuesday to Friday, which is great, but I’m getting a hard lump in the centre of my chest which just refuses to go away. It makes it hard to...
View ArticleNot Good News
The news is not good. Even doctors are shocked at how quickly the tumour is growing and overwhelming her system. Chemo is not an option as she is not strong enough. I have made a leap in my thinking....
View ArticleCardio Clean
Just a quick update folks! It might be a bit of a stream of consciousness however…. Back in Glow-cester-shire for a few days, and stressing about how I will fit everything in. But you know what? Taking...
View ArticleCheating!
Today my mother is having a transfusion. Four, actually – two tonight and two tomorrow. They involve hours of sitting still and obs every 15 minutes or so – so no rest for her. However, the benefits...
View ArticleHelping
Friday was a rest day (but I don’t think rest is in my vocabulary). I weeded my mum’s garden (more on that here) and generally got in the way of everyone else. My desire to help out has led me to...
View ArticleBecause I Can
Sometimes I feel so empty and full at the same time. I cannot quite describe it. Sometimes I feel like I could eat an entire tub of ice cream, drink a whole bottle of wine. Sometimes I feel so full...
View ArticleAdjusting
I just wanted to write about the tough times we’re going through right now, as this blog is primarily about my life, but it’s also about a sustainably healthy lifestyle. This is one you can continue...
View ArticleMemories in the Heart
Mum 1959-2011 Memories in the Heart Feel no guilt in laughter, she knows how much you care Feel no sorrow in a smile that she’s not here to share You cannot grieve forever, she would not want you to...
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