Diana, Queen of Hearts…

I have always had a fascination with Diana, Queen of Hearts. I recall the day it was announced that she was set to marry Prince Charles in 1981 - the jubilation in the air as the spectacular wedding was televised to millions of viewers all over the world. Not only was she regal and oh so leggy, she had that peaches and crème beauty with an unusual coyness of a woman of her stature. It was this shyness that did it for me – it was as if she had no inkling how people everywhere could be enchanted ... Read the Post

The world lost an angel - she accomplished so much in the short period of time she walked this earth - ordinary people felt they knew her personally without ever meeting her for she had the profound ability to slip into their hearts unknowingly.

It feels good to be home…

The moment I set foot at home and jumped (okay maybe jumped is not the appropriate word here!) GOT into my own bed - everything felt somehow better. Neil and I swapped sides which allowed easy access to the loo. I’m feeling much stronger on my legs than when I returned from the hospital and getting the knack of walking around in the moon boots (okay they’re still hideous) but at least I can steady myself on them and manoeuvre my way around with the trusty crutches. The downside is having to ... Read the Post

So the Lesson learnt today - appreciate the setbacks, for if they didn’t happen - you might not have seen the silver lining…

Day Three – Bilateral Bunion Surgery

Boy oh boy… this whole hospital experience is a piece of work – not for sissies, I tell you. If I thought Day Two was bad, Day Three was Die Hard!!! Okay, let me stop talking in riddles and fill you in on what happened… My previous roomie was moved to another facility and she was replaced by an elderly lady called Olga – and WOWZER could she snore!!! She had just had a knee replacement done and I had the misfortune of sharing a ward with her. Don’t get me wrong, I’m the best roomie you can find ... Read the Post

Lesson Learnt today – never underestimate the power of LOVE your family has for you - they’re the ones who truly have your back and want you to succeed more than anyone else in this world. Treasure them wholeheartedly!!!