My sister and brother-in-law invited the family for a barbecue at their house in Macclesfield yesterday. Mary and Will put on a cracking spread and it was lovely to see all the family, The events illustrated however, why I think it will be necessary to use a wheelchair at such Read more…
Today is a milestone. We have been shut out of our previous lives for 100 days. We haven’t seen family and friends, had a haircut or been to the pub. However all this is about to change. This Saturday, you can legally do both of these things. Three months of Read more…
Boris Johnson announced 11 days ago that the lockdown would ease a little from Monday 1st June and we will be able to meet in an open space as a group of up to 6 people ???????????????????????? (not from the same household). Social distancing must still be priority and we Read more…
I’m sitting in my new wheelchair in the spot where I decided that this was the direction I was going to take my life, a few weeks ago. It’s a beautiful sunny day. The ducks are out, as is the black coot. I wanted to write another post to outline Read more…
Today has been a long, good day. I didn’t sleep so well as, during research for a chapter of my book, I got in touch with my old workmates. A lovely bunch. We were chatting on messenger for ages and then my mind was buzzing. So at 2 am I Read more…
Today feels like a significant day for me. I am waking up to a new dawn of no DJ decks and the purchase of an electric wheelchair! I decided to put my decks on eBay last week as I just wasn’t using them. To be honest, I never really was. Read more…
I’m at Edgeley reservoir. I can see lots of people on their daily walks and exercise. I can hear the birds singing in the sky. I can see a little black coot swimming along with the pond. Anyway I’ve been thinking today about wheelchairs. I think the reason for that Read more…
I have been self isolating for a week as I was unsure of my situation regarding legal, moral and social requirements due to Coronavirus. However after speaking to the MS community, it turns out that I can do what the ‘norms’ do (I’ll spare you the medical reasons why). So, Read more…
I have moderate MS and mild asthma. I am not in a very vulnerable group and I’m not forced to self isolate for 12 weeks as I previously thought. As such, I will be completely isolating (as is the requirement) for three weeks, taking great care out and about until Read more…
I have just read some terribly upsetting news from The Independent newspaper which, over time, I have tended to trust. It’s that the elderly and vulnerable such as myself may have to isolate for 12 months. To me, this is unbelievable and gutting, as I’m sure it will be to Read more…
It’s 2 am and I’m awake once more. Inevitably under the circumstances, insomnia has greeted me again. I know my body by now and I know what triggers my problematic sleeping. My brain! I have had two hours precious shuteye and am now awake again in my bed. I sat upright Read more…
I’ve decided to write my book like I have been writing this blog for years. It feels less daunting as I have the content there already. This feels much more doable. As I mentioned previously, I have been dreading getting started with this book. Even with a period of enforced Read more…