Category: Parkinsons
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Pause
Sometimes something happens that stops you in your tracks. Pulls you up short. Makes you look around. Yesterday I was just getting ready to pick up Elder from summer camp, thinking what to make for tea, worrying about today’s meetings. Then I got one of ‘those’ calls. A member of my family is very ill, […]
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We’re all in this together
Reach for the top. That’s what we are all told as we grow up. All those teenagers waiting for their exam results (not looking forward to that phase, oh no) are hoping for great grades, many wanting to go on to university and challenging careers. I did. I worked hard, went to a prestigious uni […]
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Waiting room bingo
Shall we play a game? How long will I have to wait for my parkinsons nurse appointment? It’s set for 11am. Normally it’s at least an hour late. I have knitting and crochet with me. To kill time you see. Not to show off I can still hold the needles/hook. Not at all. No reason […]
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In praise of knitting circles
Did I ever mention the knitting club I frequent? It’s wonderful. I went last night even though I was feeling shaky and I’m so glad I did. Lovely chat and lovely cake. Plus I FINISHED LITTLE ONE’s JACKET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It’s taken a year but I cast off last night thank God! Just have to sew it […]
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What do you say?
A full on and funny 24 hours. Different lives meeting head on. I’ve met lots of people, some I have known for 15 yes but not seen since I got ill, some I’ve hardly spoken to but who know the shaky me. Weird. Neither comfortable. Both exhilarating. Can’t bear it when old friends look worried. […]
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