Following on from my previous post about PIP. I tried to listen to the Chancellor's Spring Statement yesterday, but only managed about 10 minutes. Partly because it felt pretty excruciating, partly because I struggle to listen, watch and absorb detail, partly because I couldn't bear the MP's nodding and knowing smiles, and partly because I … Continue reading The Chancellor’s Spring Statement – Shockwaves!
It is proving an ever more challenging time just coping with awareness of everyday headlines. With growing feelings of unease that perhaps our government is increasing its acts of austerity to gain favour with another on a distant shore. Or to be seen to be aligned. I hope I am wrong. If you are a … Continue reading Proposed Changes to PIP – Thoughts
What If? Inspired by Rudyard Kipling I joined silent prayer hour online earlier this week. And whilst I contemplated, the poem by Rudyard Kipling - 'If', popped into my mind. Along with remembering my late father referring to it. The Inspiration Here is a taster of said poem. If you can dream—and not make dreams … Continue reading What If ? – Inspired by Rudyard Kipling
The Adage How does the age old adage go? 'When something looks too good to be true. It probably is.' The term was part of the title of Thomas Lupton's Sivquila; Too Good to be True (1580). I will be honest in not knowing that the sentiments of said quote were quite so old. Typical … Continue reading Property Hunting – An Adage
Disclaimer: This blog post is about my own strategies. They are not posted to and do not constitute any form of medical advice. What Is An MEcfs Crash? MEcfs 'crashes' are horrible. Basically, your body loses all strength very quickly (what one had of it in the first place). And if you don't lie down … Continue reading An MEcfs Crash – What Is It? And How To Deal With It
To be perfectly honest, at times yes. I am not sure if before I became a homebound as a Christian almost 20 years ago, I had ever given it much serious thought. I was of course aware of people who were elderly or who became unwell, and I would visit them. And enjoyed doing it. … Continue reading Are Homebound Christians Invisible?
Many folk will know that it has proven to be a very challenging time for us, since my experiencing anaphylaxis. The symptoms are settling down, yes they have gone on and on. And I now await allergy testing with the hope of some useful answers. It's looking like it may be quite a wait. Thankful … Continue reading Our Coping Strategies For Bedrest
Needing the Doctor when you're homebound can be very difficult. And quite stressful. Well it certainly has been over the years, with pretty upsetting 'discussions' on the phone (sometimes in person) with Doctors and occasionally Nurses. All because your health limits your ability to get anywhere. And that's not through choice, but through health, which … Continue reading Is It Easy To Contact A GP?
Hope found in M.E. 