What can I say?
It's been some time since I last blogged and, as always, I miss it and often think about you all.
Life is never easy but lately it has seemed like a nightmare, but as those of you who know me know I'm a bouncy sort of person so here I am bouncing back ... yet again!
To keep it brief (otherwise you may lose the will to live) this is what has been going on in my life over the last month.
Dad is still in Northampton hospital, step mother isn't communicating with me which makes things more difficult than they need to be. The 50 minute journey isn't easy but nothing in comparison to trying to park and actually get to the ward; it took me 35 minutes last time. However, Dad is getting better so that's good news.
My delinquent mother has pushed the care home to their limit and notice has been given to my step father. Consequently another home has to be found and Mum isn't cooperating.
I had a nasty stomach bug which wiped me out for a week.
Hubby 's had a hernia operation and although is getting loads better it does mean me doing any heavy 'stuff' – good job I'm a strong old bird.
We have discovered that there has been a long term underground leak in the sitting room – hence the damp smell that has been permeating the room and backing kitchen wall cupboards. Concrete floor has to dug up, plaster stripped, humidifiers installed and fingers crossed the kitchen cupboards aren't affected too much.
Builders are in - the bathroom is in the skip, the 3rd bedroom is in the 4th bedroom and the hall and landing is in the 2nd bedroom – but it will look great when finished in 3 weeks time!
Apart from feeling absolutely exhausted with all the chaos in my life I pulled my neck and shoulder muscles which meant I couldn't train for a while – one very unhappy lady!
We had a wonderful week away in Norfolk, with wonderful weather, sitting on wonderful beaches and just doing wonderful nothing. Unfortunately it seemed to make coming home to all the s**t in my life so difficult and I really took it hard.
To help me get back on an even keel I shall repeat the programme and start to blog again. I have slipped back into bad habits and have taken an intense dislike to my middle age spread that seems to have appeared. If there is another online course I will consider joining that. I've been back at the gym this week and already feeling much better.
I will watch Pete's Happiness podcast again as I found it really thought provoking as well as emotional. I am usually such a happy person it seemed to bring it all home to me how unhappy I was and seemingly unable to do much about it. I find this feeling of being out of control very upsetting.
Well another weekend is here and I hope it's truly a happy one as well as an exceptionally hot one! Although I gather some parts of the country are lucky enough to have some rain!!
Luv Elaine xxxx
as you said it's a good job that you are a strong old bird!
Good job that you had a great time up in Norfolk to help you face all of the problems. Well a problem shared is a problem halved.
Enjoy your evening and keep 'cool'
It sounds like it has been tough and stressful. Have you approached social services to see if they can assist you in finding a suitable care home for your mother?
There is an ongoing online course at the moment and Pete recently posted that if anyone wanted to join, to let him know.
I have no doubt that you will be back exercising and setting standards for the rest of us to aspire to. I hope it gets easier soon.
Big hig
Keep your chin up tho. The fact your still here and thinking about the program is something. Remember... it only takes 21 days to make a huge difference!
I am sending you a great big hug and I am sorry you are having a tough time.
As Ayesha says, you are welcome to join the live on line on Tuesday nights.
Take care and stay in touch
Pete
Luv 'laine xxxx
Luv 'laine xxxx
Great to hear from you and thanks. In fact Social Services have been involved for a couple of years due to the many different agencies that have been called in with the endless accusations of abuse and if fact they now have overall responsibilty for my step father. I cannot fault the care and attention they have given the situation as well as the patience they have exercised with Mum.
Pete emailed me to say he's happy for me to join the online course so thanks a lot for that information.
I hope you are fit and well and I'm really pleased you've found the swimming website helpful - well done you!
Thanks again and take care.
luv 'laine xxxx
luv 'laine xxxx