I had now been in Frimley Park Hospital for just over a week. By which time, I was experiencing serious pain in my right hip. The orthopaedic team had a bit of a problem. They needed to do a scan, which would require me to lie flat. But lying flat resulted in excruciating pain. We … Continue reading Coke Cans Under The Armpits
More Than Cheese
Let's be honest, the subject matter of my posts so far has not been particularly upbeat. For many, I've been told, reading them has been very difficult. Emotions are triggered when we read about or remember traumatic events from our past. I had to throw away a face moisturiser the other day. It was the … Continue reading More Than Cheese
Mum, Is Pete Going To Die?
Apologies for the drastic nature of the title, but it captures the anguish of those who came to visit me during those first few days. I couldn't have many visitors, but family, and a few close friends, came to see me. One moment that brought a smile to my face was when my friends Harry … Continue reading Mum, Is Pete Going To Die?
Oh Dear, You’re Really Not Well At All, Are You?!
Something you should know about me is that I never really get sick. By that, I mean the kind of sick that requires medical attention. Minor sniffles, coughs and colds, sure, I've had those. But illnesses that call for a visit to the doctor have been very rare occurrences throughout my life. In fact, so … Continue reading Oh Dear, You’re Really Not Well At All, Are You?!
It’s Probably Just Flu…
Let's start at the very beginning. The first few days of 2018 started very similarly to this year. A most wonderful Christmas time had just been enjoyed and the new year had been ushered in with joyous anticipation. One year ago today, on Saturday 6th January, I enjoyed a day out at Tilgate Nature Centre … Continue reading It’s Probably Just Flu…
Christmas Makes Way For Spring
Happy New Year Everyone! That is my hope for you all. That by the end of 2019 you will have many wonderful memories. For me, 2018 was packed full of beautiful memories: friends and family time; births and birthdays; weddings and holidays; my parents received an award for services to the community; my brother ran … Continue reading Christmas Makes Way For Spring
A Journey Of The Heart 