Up The Farway Tree

Another good week..

I have enjoyed another week (or 2 mornings rather!) at work and it is really nice to get back into some sort of routine. Makes me feel more normal (if I could ever be described as normal). Only thing is that I feel frustrated by is not having more hours at work because it is hard to get all I need done in the time I have. On a Tuesday morning there is the team meeting and then I usually do a home visit and anything that needs doing in the day hospital and on Wednesday morning I have clinic. So it doesn't leave much time for dictation and tying up loose ends etc. Who ever thought I would complain about not having enough time at work?!

I have been trying to take Seb for longer walks this week in preparation for the walk but must admit to being a bit worried about managing the 10 miles. I would like to have started walking more at an earlier stage but couldn't because of my foot.....but I am sure the adrenaline on the day will see me through :-) The foot has been better with these insoles but does still get quite achy at times. It has now started aching when I am driving when in that start stop traffic. Perhaps I need a chauffeur...

I have been feeling very busy of late so have made a conscious effort to include some relaxation time, which has largely been spent making cards. I used to make hand made cards quite often but while I was waiting for transplant, although having the time, I just couldn't be bothered. I have got back into it lately and find it a good distraction. I am pretty messy though and end up with glue everywhere. I also never measure anything - just stick and hope for the best. I get that from my dad - he is very good at DIY but I can't say a lot of measuring or preparation work goes on. Just hit it with a hammer and see what happens.... ;-)

This weekend I am going to St. Margaret's church in South Queensferry to speak about Team Jac. The priest there is a good friend of my friends mum, so at the time of my transplant his parish were praying for me. He has now very generously invited me to speak at the vigil and morning Mass this weekend and his parish will offer donations towards the walk. I think I better write down what I am going to say or I could end up going on and on and on! After the Mass on Sunday we are hoping to drive up to Leven to further investigate car parking etc for the walk, and also to attempt part of the walk called Kincraig Point. I am led to believe this is the only hill during the walk, so we are going to check it out and make sure it's suitable for everyone. Basically if I don't think it's that bad, then anyone will be able to do it. I hate hills!!

Oh, and it looks like purple is winning for the Team Jac hats....if you haven't voted yet just click on the poll on the top right corner!