I wish you all a happy, safe, peaceful and loving Christmas wherever you may be. Take care.
Sunday, December 23, 2007
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Thursday, August 16, 2007
This isn't going to be a long post.
Were off on our holidays tomorrow , the kids are so excited . They have been counting down the days for so long. I am sure there will be lots of pics to share when we get back.
I had to go to the doctors this morning its my second visit to try and sort my neck out. Its so painful. The first time I was given VERY strong painkillers which didn't agree with me and to day to my amazement I was given acupuncture . The kids were with me so got a little freaked out watching the doc stick needles in there mum especially Heather poor thing. I have to say though it does seem a little easier. So hopefully a happy pain free time will be had by all.
Take care.
Were off on our holidays tomorrow , the kids are so excited . They have been counting down the days for so long. I am sure there will be lots of pics to share when we get back.
I had to go to the doctors this morning its my second visit to try and sort my neck out. Its so painful. The first time I was given VERY strong painkillers which didn't agree with me and to day to my amazement I was given acupuncture . The kids were with me so got a little freaked out watching the doc stick needles in there mum especially Heather poor thing. I have to say though it does seem a little easier. So hopefully a happy pain free time will be had by all.
Take care.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Matthew
A long time back he wrote a poem about Blue Peter (a children's TV show which he loves to watch) and sent it to them. Weeks later he made his annual and sent then a copy as it had a page all about them. Well, months later he received a letter saying he hadn't sent all the relevant details for them to send him a badge - he jumped, shouted and whooped. He immediately sent the information and waited every day for the post to come. Eventually a letter addressed for Matthew arrived - it was the much wanted Blue Peter badge. The badge was taken to school, family were shown it, or phone calls were made to tell people about it. We were so proud for him. Weeks later another letter from Blue Peter arrived and Matthew tore it open to find another badge - this time a silver one. It was sent because he has sent two things in to them and they said they were very impressed with his work. He was so proud.
I don't know anybody who has ever won a Blue Peter badge. As a child I longed for one - not that I ever done anything to be awarded one for!
A long time back he wrote a poem about Blue Peter (a children's TV show which he loves to watch) and sent it to them. Weeks later he made his annual and sent then a copy as it had a page all about them. Well, months later he received a letter saying he hadn't sent all the relevant details for them to send him a badge - he jumped, shouted and whooped. He immediately sent the information and waited every day for the post to come. Eventually a letter addressed for Matthew arrived - it was the much wanted Blue Peter badge. The badge was taken to school, family were shown it, or phone calls were made to tell people about it. We were so proud for him. Weeks later another letter from Blue Peter arrived and Matthew tore it open to find another badge - this time a silver one. It was sent because he has sent two things in to them and they said they were very impressed with his work. He was so proud.
I don't know anybody who has ever won a Blue Peter badge. As a child I longed for one - not that I ever done anything to be awarded one for!
My Mum and Dad.
Their health isn't what it used to be. Dad's been in hospital a few times with problems with his legs and has now been told he needs vascular surgery. I think the biggest thing that hit him was he was told not to drive any more.
Mum also has been ill and had lots of courses of steroids for her chest. But all praise to them both, they have cut down drastically on smoking. Mum has been putting the money she would have used to buy the horrid things in a jar. She is now onto jar two and has a nice little pot of money to do with as she wishes.
I know I can't say too much about this but the case for Donna against the hospital is going very well. We have been told there is a case to answer to which in itself makes me feel sick but any compensation will go into trust for the kids future. At the moment letters have been sent to the hospital and we are waiting to here from them, the ball is in there court so to speak.
Their health isn't what it used to be. Dad's been in hospital a few times with problems with his legs and has now been told he needs vascular surgery. I think the biggest thing that hit him was he was told not to drive any more.
Mum also has been ill and had lots of courses of steroids for her chest. But all praise to them both, they have cut down drastically on smoking. Mum has been putting the money she would have used to buy the horrid things in a jar. She is now onto jar two and has a nice little pot of money to do with as she wishes.
I know I can't say too much about this but the case for Donna against the hospital is going very well. We have been told there is a case to answer to which in itself makes me feel sick but any compensation will go into trust for the kids future. At the moment letters have been sent to the hospital and we are waiting to here from them, the ball is in there court so to speak.
Its certainly been a while since I sat down and wrote so this may go on or I might be sensible and post over the next few days.
Because of how Donna died all of our family was advised to go for screening. Both mum and dad said they were to old and would rather not know, my brother buried his head in the sand but I went it wasn't pleasant to say the least but it was necessary. I got the all clear, waiting for the results was so emotional, so many thoughts going through your head, so many what ifs.
I reluctantly persuaded my other sister to go and today she is having her tests, so my thoughts are with her its not until this afternoon so its going to be a long day.
Good luck Shell.
Because of how Donna died all of our family was advised to go for screening. Both mum and dad said they were to old and would rather not know, my brother buried his head in the sand but I went it wasn't pleasant to say the least but it was necessary. I got the all clear, waiting for the results was so emotional, so many thoughts going through your head, so many what ifs.
I reluctantly persuaded my other sister to go and today she is having her tests, so my thoughts are with her its not until this afternoon so its going to be a long day.
Good luck Shell.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
I will be back soon with a full update of all our going ons. I just wanted to say a big Thank You to all of you, both on and off line, who sponsored me for the Race For Life. I completed it, and it was yet again another hot sunny day. I forgot to take the camera so you will just have to take my word for it !
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
RACE FOR LIFE
My race for life widget has gone. I noticed the other day but have been too busy to do anything about it. I have tried tonight but I think its a problem at their end. I got a lovely surprise when checking my on line target when I found that it has been reached! So a very big thank you to those of you who have been kind enough to donate. You can still sponsor me if you feel so inclined by going to www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/Jo1.
Thanks again for your support.
Monday, February 19, 2007
I always leave it so long between posts that there is so much to catch up with, not that this waffling is of much interest to anybody but occasionally I like to waffle.
Mum and Dad
Finding things tough going at the moment. Mum had a fall a few weeks back and tore the ligaments in her knee, which caused a bleed which she had to have drained at the hospital. She has had tests done since which have indicated that she would benefit greatly from a knee replacement. Mum is still trying to decide whether or not to have it done.
Heather
Where to start. My little darling over the last few months has been making good use of the word 'No'. Definitely asserting her stubbornness and independence. It's lucky she has such an adorable face. She is still enjoying school and enjoying going on wonderful adventures with her Granny (imaginary friend). Things are always better in Granny's house and of course Granny lets her do lots more things than we do .
Matthew
He's not been well for what seems like a very long time. Over Christmas he was ill with his asthma which resulted in him having to take steroids, plus time off school, and now again he has a very heavy cold which has made his asthma worse resulting in him having more steroids. It's maddening because we have gone out of our way to ensure he has his inhalers every morning and night to hopefully prevent the asthma but he still gets ill.
Last month Matthew brought home a letter from school inviting him to take part in a Masterclass for exceptionally able children. The course was on a Saturday and normal school hours, and the course title was Poetic License . Matthew loved it - he was so enthusiastic when we picked him up, showing us the poems he had written and talking about the different types of poems he had read and learnt about. He has been invited back in a few weeks this time its to do Abracadabra-It's Magic . The program is run by these people It's a fantastic opportunity for him so I am glad he enjoys it so much.
Matthew is now an alter server at church on a Sunday morning - he looks so grown up and angelic in his alb. So bang goes any lie in I might have had !
Mum and Dad
Finding things tough going at the moment. Mum had a fall a few weeks back and tore the ligaments in her knee, which caused a bleed which she had to have drained at the hospital. She has had tests done since which have indicated that she would benefit greatly from a knee replacement. Mum is still trying to decide whether or not to have it done.
Heather
Where to start. My little darling over the last few months has been making good use of the word 'No'. Definitely asserting her stubbornness and independence. It's lucky she has such an adorable face. She is still enjoying school and enjoying going on wonderful adventures with her Granny (imaginary friend). Things are always better in Granny's house and of course Granny lets her do lots more things than we do .
Matthew
He's not been well for what seems like a very long time. Over Christmas he was ill with his asthma which resulted in him having to take steroids, plus time off school, and now again he has a very heavy cold which has made his asthma worse resulting in him having more steroids. It's maddening because we have gone out of our way to ensure he has his inhalers every morning and night to hopefully prevent the asthma but he still gets ill.
Last month Matthew brought home a letter from school inviting him to take part in a Masterclass for exceptionally able children. The course was on a Saturday and normal school hours, and the course title was Poetic License . Matthew loved it - he was so enthusiastic when we picked him up, showing us the poems he had written and talking about the different types of poems he had read and learnt about. He has been invited back in a few weeks this time its to do Abracadabra-It's Magic . The program is run by these people It's a fantastic opportunity for him so I am glad he enjoys it so much.
Matthew is now an alter server at church on a Sunday morning - he looks so grown up and angelic in his alb. So bang goes any lie in I might have had !
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