My Year
January
I started another new year in good health and good spirits. It was in this month that myself, Kirsty and Victoria started our dance class. I proved myself incapable of remembering steps but had a fantastic time trying! I also spoke to a Primary 7 class about organ donation, which was a great experience.
February
I was in a painting mood this month, with the creation of the Giant Panda and the Butterfly Kisses giant canvas. It was also a sad month with the loss of a fellow CF'er David, who had been waiting on his transplant at the time.
March
Was a month of great weather and an early summer (which didn't last). I auctioned the Butterfly Kisses painting for the Butterfly Trust and finished my 30 day challenge of posting a photo a day.
April
I celebrated my 3 year transplant anniversary, enjoyed some good weather in the garden and had the honour of speaking to the 5th year pupils at George Heriot school about my transplant experiences. We also lost dear Aunty Agnes, who will be dearly remembered.
May
We had a fantastic holiday to Sorrento, which was lovely with beautiful weather. Unfortunately we came back to find the massive tree down in the garden, which became the saga of the following months! Team Glasgow were out on the fancy dress pub crawl for the CF Trust Holiday Fund.
June
I had my 6 monthly transplant clinic and had an all time high lung function of 3 Litres – never had that before in my entire life! This was the same clinic that mum declared that a Buffoon was an animal ;-) I enjoyed my friend Stephanie's hen night in June
July
We eventually had the fallen tree removed, much to Sebs disappointment! Team Glasgow ran an organ donor desk at St Enoch centre for transplant week and had lots of sign ups and made a few good contacts. Finally we had a fantastic time at Stephanie and Pauls wedding and there was much silly dancing all round :-)
August
We celebrated our 7 year wedding anniversary! I think we maybe went to B+Q on the day because we were in a massive painting frenzy, trying to finish the house off! We did also go and see Dolly Parton that evening, which was fab! I also took a trip to London with Victoria and we saw Shrek and did some sight seeing :-) Sadly August was also when Margaret, Claire's mum, lost her fight with cancer. She will always be so dearly remembered by myself and my family.
September
The month started well with Emily visiting to run the speakers project, and then we had a great celebration for Anne's 60th Birthday the following weekend. Team Glasgow ran a 2 day organ donor desk at Freshers Festival, which was a massive success.
October
We had a well earned holiday to Cyprus, where we just chilled for 10 days – bliss!! At the end of the month we had our big Halloween party in aid of The Butterfly Trust. This was really quite stressful to organise but we pulled it off in the end and raised a grand total of £2101.8. Also a fab hen night for Claire!
November
This was a month of highs and lows. Sadly, a dear friend Lou, lost her fight post transplant. She had been very unwell for a long time but was a true inspiration to many. The high lights were Claire's wedding, which was amazing, and also the honour of being God Mother to baby Caoimhe :-)
December
A month of Christmas preparations and increasing excitement! I had my review at transplant clinic and passed with flying colours and a gold shiny star. Can't really ask for a better Christmas present! I met up with lots of friends before Christmas and enjoyed getting into the festive spirit. It never seems to wear off :-)
2012
So where will 2012 take me? I have dreams and wishes for the year ahead, but if I can stay healthy and enjoy life, then I will be more than happy. I am, as always, thinking of my donors family at this time, and hope that 2012 is full of happiness for them. Here's to another year ahead and another new adventure.
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