IN BRIEF

Monday 21st

Managed to load dishwasher and set it going. Hurray, first time in two months! Struggled to do some work on the website. Luckily nothing too pressing, but finding it very difficult to (a) sit at desk for any length of time and (b) hold concentration for more that ten minutes. Graham came home and cooked me chicken and chips (He doesn't know how to cook anything else, which is good, as it is my favourite!)
Gave two piano lessons, wasn't quite sure how body would cope, was OK until five minutes before end of lesson, ouch!

Tuesday 22nd

Cherry Blossom picture published in local paper. (see image below)
Told next door neighbour about the demise of Hermione, she was surprised, but I heard more about her dad being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer last September and of work colleague who has brain tumour and 8 weeks to live. (Her dad has responded so well to chemo, his secondary cancers have disappeared and tumour has shrunk to size of walnut - hope prognosis is as good for her work colleague)
Spent 10 minutes playing the piano, first time in nearly a fortnight.
Gave two piano lessons
Walked up to The Mound and back
Had phone call from an old friend of Graham's - Les Curtis - (we haven't seen him for years, but he's one of the few people who will talk to you as though he sees you every day.) He said he'd had a hernia 25 years ago and spent 10 days in hospital. As we got chatting and I explained that I'd been teaching jewellery this last year - he invited me down to Birmingham University where he teaches jewellery/silversmithing. It's brilliant, because it has given me a goal to aim for. I need to be well enough to get to Birmingham on the train and walk to the University before 23rd June. Not sure at the moment that this is achievable...

Wednesday 23rd

Less time spent in bed, lots more sitting in front of the computer
Had handmade card from one of my students from Craft class, thanks Kay! Also had call from a Learning Partner reaffirming her offer of a lift after half term if I feel up to teaching, but not driving. She'd just spent a week in Turkey on holiday, except she'd got bitten by an insect on her ankle on the second day and spent the whole time with her foot up as it was so bad. Bad luck, Irene!
Gave four piano lessons during the day.
Walked up to The Mound and back
Had phone call from my collage friend in Weymouth. Was thrilled that she had actually phoned and surprised that she sounded and confessed to being more tired and fed up than me!

Thursday 24th

Suddenly feel today as though I have turned a corner. The 'mend' has become easier and I now feel as though I can get better. Walking, bending, carrying etc almost as normal...