From Donna

I read these words from Donna and I do hope she won't mind me sharing them.

“My words do make a difference at times, but there are other times for silence. If my words are not working, it may be best to stop using them. Just being with my loved one is enough. My silent presence is the gift I give. No words are necessary. What is created in the silence is room for our two souls to rest together and contemplate. We have a sacred time to be in each other’s presence without expectation. If there is anything to communicate, love is the language spoken.” (Sample, 1999)

This is so powerful
Thanks Donna

Never as planned

Well so much for my plan of taking my husband out for lunch on our anniversary.
I have booked myself on a course for Art Therapy. I am really interested in this and have the chance to attend a free two day course . When is it? 26th and 29th March!! Haven't told him yet! These chances don't come around that often and when I thought about it Phil doesn't get up until mid -day so where would we go for lunch after 2 when he has only just had breakfast?? I will remember that in my argument!

Emily sounds much better and I am really looking forward to seeing She tomorrow.
Has anyone else got such a close friend that when they hurt you hurt.

Out to the opera tonight and I am travelling in style in the Merc; only thing missing is the red carpet. Might phone ahead and see if they can arrange it.

I have been amused by my new nicknames this week and how diverse they are. Yesterday I was called St Trish and told I should be canonised- my hearing is not brilliant and I thought she said cannibilised!! I could feed a family of 10 I reckon!!

Last weekend I became Hard Core Trish and before anyone logs off it is to do with crafting and my exercise regime. Please don't ask me to explain I am not sure I know how it all came about but I am stuck with it. So hard core Trish or St Trish you choose and add any more nicknames you would like I can take it .

Just off to take a "fresh" sample to the surgery. Hope it is clear this time; fed up of antibiotics...............................

Pensioner? You must be kidding!!

I have an incredibly busy week coming up and I guess I thought I would be taking it easy by now. Not so. Just hope the knees hold out.
Monday busy day in work and home for the evening
Tuesday work again and then the gym
Wednesday work- social group -work and then off for a meal with Angie and family straight from work.
Thursday stats day in work then out to the opera with Sam - this is something new so have an open mind about it
Friday work until about 3 and then straight to She's for the weekend
Saturday day with She and Ralph then going to the dogs!!
Sunday early drive home for Mothers day- nothing special planned yet

Since I became a pensioner I think my life has taken off.
I am loving all the different things I do and hope that I can continue . It goes without saying that Phil is not thrilled with my timetable but I have to ignore his sulks. For so many years it was the other way around and I stayed home whilst he gadded about. Role reversal just happened and he has to handle it.

It is our 41st anniversay on 29th March and I am taking that week off work. We can't go away because we have Missy but we may go out for lunch a couple of days.
I am not expecting any surprises; I am still watching the effects of the tranquilliser reduction and am not sure that there is a difference.

Still hoping for good news from Sheilagh about Emily and hoping Conor has a good day starting in the army. How exciting for him..........................

Just what I needed

Reflexology; can't beat it to unwind me. Only problem was it was comical getting off the bed this time. Knees locked tight after lying down for one hour.

I needed that relaxation; think it should be on free prescription for Health workers.

Hopefully Emily is beginning to recover. She has e-coli and is currently on dialysis and has had a blood transfusion.
She is part of a fantastically close family and they are all closing in to support each other.

More prayers for her continued recovery are requested............................

Wishes for Emily

My very best friends grand daughter is very poorly and I am so concerned for all the family. This is the most difficult situation to be in - to see a child suffering. I am praying that everything is ok today and that she will be back home soon as right as rain.

Her young cousin is starting on a new life tomorrow in the army so good luck Conor and enjoy the whole experience. You are a very level headed lad and I know you will do well. Take some tissues with you for your muther when she says goodbye.

I will be thinking about all the family and just hope to hear something soon. All the love in the world xxx

Wear and tear

Was pain free when I got out of bed - not so now. I have driven 68 miles; walked a mile or so and climbed about 50 stairs ( and then come down again).
So it just has to be wear and tear.

Short day tomorrow -lunch with Sue and night in. Reflexology Saturday that may help to relax my leg??
I can hope.
Crop on Sunday and that is relaxing- got a plan for scrapbooking.
Looking forward to that..........................

NO PAIN

7am and no pain. It is so wierd. It is just a normal knee this morning. Had a really good sleep no tossing and turning. Also had a nap during the England match last night! How tired must I be? Another busy day and home late so just hope my barley grass works. It is certainly doing the trick on my hair. Still no hair loss and Jo commented on how they use to have to scoop it out of the sink after my wash.

Was really sorry to miss Sam and the ladies last night but I just could not have driven 40 miles but I am sure they had a good time .

Not much to report from Phil; no more smiling or laughing so it must have been a coincidence . We have to send a progress report to Bob tonight and after 2 weeks we don't know what to say....................

Knock knees!!

I am like an old lady. Had the xrays yesterday and had to straighten my knee more than I usually do. My knee is now all puffy and when I was walking today was like a hot poker pulsing in the centre of my knee.
Think it might be hereditary as my uncle had both knees and both hips replaced. He is fine and trotting around at 81 yrs old.
I have quite a tolerance to pain but what does annoy me is the feeling that my leg is going to give at the knee; like a large elastic band that is ready to "ping". And I look really silly hobbling.

To exercise it; to rest it ; to keep it cold ; to warm it up ; to put a support bandage on it ; to rub some deep heat in???
And the results will take 10 days!!

So until then just drive as little as necessary , no stooping (haven't been able to do that for about a year); and keep taking the tablets.

Was told on Monday even if I need a new knee I can't have one until I am 65.........

So tired

What is this erratic energy syndrome?? Can't seem to have two days on the run with energy.

Had xray on my right knee today and have to wait about 10 days for the result.

Manic in work heading towards busiest time of the year. Once again everything is someone's priority .

Going to just chill at home tonight........................

Eventful week

Need energy in bucketfuls this week:

Tonight- meeting in Bangor after a full day in the office (accounts day)
Tomorrow- Xray on my knee morning and then meeting in Menai Bridge afternoon
Wednesday -work day and then WI evening
Thursday -Work day and then Board meeting Abbey Road evening
Friday -work morning then lunch with Sue
Saturday -Treysgawen Hall with Julie all day
Sunday -My Wylfa crop all day


As Phil keeps saying " how do I do that"

I also need to assemble the invitations this week as soon as I know how many of each. The printer just let me print one sheet of A5 on an A4 paper. Really don't know what I am doing wrong but it is better than nothing.

Phil has a cold so its quite noisy here groaning by day and snoring by night.
Not sure he is too happy about this week being so busy for me; he has got used to having me home more recently.

Julie starts full time working this week so our Treysgawen days are going to be more precious. Hope to keep up the gym every other Tuesday. Always DON'T want to go but love it when I get there. It's just the journey that puts me off - maybe I should move closer.

Might not be blogging too much this week; but all of the above is the reason why.
Daren't even list next weeks timetable don't want to think that far ahead.

So one day at a time..............................................