Well here we are again, at the end of one year and the new year full of hopes and wishes only hours away. It has to be said that this time two years ago I could not confidently look forward to seeing 2017 as I had just had my cancer surgery and we all know the severity of pancreatic cancer survival rates. However this stubborn old sod is still here and kicking, but not taking life for granted as I may have done a few years ago. A walk on the beach with the dogs is a fresh experience now every time I manage to get there. I take them to the woods and stand there and listen to the sounds of nature and its wonderful.
I am of course fighting Parkinsons disease also which brings its own challenges on a daily basis., You will know I am I am heavily involved in the most wonderful Parkinsons support group which joined in its infancy, and the then owner passed the mantle to me to take it forward. With the help of my fellow admins we have done so and between us we have developed a Parkinsons support group which is supportive, caring, informative and we also have a laugh. This group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/490857204425819/ THE PARKINSON`S SUPPORT, CHAT AND SOCIAL COMMUNITY is now recognised as one of the best Parkinsons support groups on Facebook. I am convinced that it is our mix of serious day to day issues that we cover mixed with a social side is what gives us our edge. There are many such groups on facebook and each and every one does an excellent job which is offering support and a safe area to vent our frustrations and feelings about having Parkinsons, while offering support to carers also. As we say we are all walking the same road together so we find a group that best suits our needs.
As I look forward to 2017, as a family its going to be a busy one. my son gets married to the lovely Christy and I wish them many happy years of fun and adventures together, as we know the road has bumps but they have the strength and love to cope. My daughter who has a learning disability officially leaves home in the spring as part of her transition to semi independence, so I will need to adjust to a new life myself while still being involved in their lives, but I am finding this transition rather difficult and a bit scary if I am honest. Of course I have my 2 little Jack Russell's Max and Perdy to keep me company and they force me to get out walking on a daily basis otherwise I may be inclined to just stay in all the time!
So, I will continue this blog as I face my health demons, and I will continue to help our facebook Parkinsons group grow and develop. I have made lifelong friends in this group and for that I thank each and every one of you.
From my family, to yours we wish one and all a happy and healthy new year, full of happiness and the strength to face struggles with humility.
Tony. 31/12/2016
No comments:
Post a Comment