We did it!

Well, we did it! We had a successful, fun and enjoyable 9th birthday party for my eldest daughter. I am so pleased that we managed it and it hasn't knocked me out too much. Her friends are so lovely, they were no trouble at all and played nicely together and the bouncy castle was, once again, a huge success. The weather was glorious, at least 28 degrees and sunny, despite all the forecasts telling us it was 22 degrees and raining - most odd. And of course, the help from friends and family was invaluable and much appreciated.

The key was and is balance. I know I keep going on about it, but it's been a really hard but interesting lesson. I'm not as fit as I was, my immune system is busted, I tire quickly, my legs don't work much and I need to accept this means I can't do everything I want.  Unfortunately, I didn't make it to Sports Day and so missed everyone and my youngest's races, but I got some recordings of her taking part meaning I didn't feel completely left out. And we spent a couple of days preparing for the party in short bursts of teamwork. And I spent days slaving over the cake... can you tell?!

So, all in all, a great weekend so far! And it looks like someone is about to get another early birthday present (her actual birthday is in the week), lucky thing...!

Thank You

I want to give a big thank you to everyone who has supported me: family, old friends and new. I have had wonderful messages of love and encouragement, offers of help, gifts of equipment and treats and of course there is the funding page. Using the latter as a basis, I made what I hope was a really good donation to the hospice and there will be more to come, from me at the least! I have also purchased several items that have meant that I am able to function more independently and that have helped progress my mobility more quickly than if I hadn't had them. Or even just a few items that make my life that bit easier and more comfortable.

If it hadn't been for my friends and family, I wouldn't have been able to do any of this so well so thank you very much!