Wow, completely blown away.
When you go into town for a coffee with friends you expect a good catch up, a strong drink and a tasty bite to eat, you don’t expect to be completely floored by their thoughtfulness, kindness and generosity. Thank you ladies for your literary gift, I am truly overwhelmed still. I will think of you both each time I use it and it will make the hard times ahead very much easier to cope with.
My hair has had a very good response. I must say it has been a long time since I blow dried my hair with any effort to style. My old hair needed minimal attention, even on a work day, so having something considerably shorter and needing more body is a bit of a shock, still it won’t be for much longer and then all I will do is brush and go!
Had a lovely long chat to my “mum” this afternoon. She has been such a strong source of support for me in the last few years since loosing my mum and more recently my dear nana. Great to catch up and thank you for being there for me, things aren’t the easiest for you at the moment either and yet you still have so much time and energy for me. I know we can help each other now and many more times in the future, and I do so love your victoria sponge cakes!
Well I think I have piled on the calories today in an effort to bulk up for tomorrow. Four sausages at dinner did seem a lot but I managed them. Have decided to set the alarm for 5am and have a very early breakfast. A cooked one was suggested but I think I’ll settle for porridge, and lots of it. Have packed my goody bag too, banana, jelly, chocolate and custard. Paul suggested he had fish and chips waiting for me but I think that may be frowned upon in the radiology department, although he probably would end up taking their orders too!
More offers of support have come my way today in the guise of my school mum friends. Even those who don’t know me very well have offered what they can. I am glad word is spreading because I most certainly want to share this experience with all who want to travel with me. I hope we can all assess what is important in our lives and make positive changes to make better for us and all around.
One thing you can all do for me (besides the funky hair competition – more entries added!) is keep 1st July free and join us in the Race for Life. More details to follow from Ali W (project manager) and Kate M (branding). A fab idea and one that includes picnic food afterwards will always have my vote.
Lots of highs today and tears of joy and sadness shed but on the whole a really good day. Another friend at the door has just said my hair makes me look younger, why didn’t you tell me I was looking old!
Thank you once again for reading and supporting. If you are up at 5am give me a ring and we can natter over some porridge, otherwise I shall see what has been recorded that I am not allowed to watch when anyone else is around and hopefully enjoy two whole hours of “Silent Witness”.
Til my starvation is over dear friend,
Helen xxxx