Category: Life Stories

Where Do I Start? A Diagnosis of Myositis and So Much Is Happening …. But I Will Try An Update!

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Hi Everyone, Since I last posted, our lives have been turned upside down. I think the best way to bring you the simplest update is to list the events, and then I'll chat about key issues. Here goes..... Let's start with good news: Peter had his ACAT assessment last week for 7⁷⁷Level 4 Aged Care … Continue reading Where Do I Start? A Diagnosis of Myositis and So Much Is Happening …. But I Will Try An Update!

February is the Month of Love….and Love Can Take Many Forms

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You would be forgiven for thinking this is a Valentine’s Day post given the title I’ve chosen. It is about love but with a twist.

“If At First You Don’t Succeed…. There’s Always The 12 Days of Christmas”

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We never quite know what's around the corner. Our diseases couldn't care less if it's a birthday, or Christmas, or any other kind of celebration.

All I Want For Christmas is……Comfort and Joy

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How can we all find comfort and joy this Christmas? I really don't have a dot point list of jolly holly answers for you. I'm not even sure I can rustle up a Ho Ho Ho!

My Medical Musings Christmas “Blogmas”…plus a Health Update

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This post is all about my Christmas musings during December last year as I realised I had written and shared more than I usually do and just haven’t had the time or energy this year.

Sam’s Snippets Number Five – Pyjama Day With Purpose…Plus A Health Update

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What is the first thing that comes to mind if I tell you I've been having Pyjama Days? I asked this question to my carers, Registered Nurses and Occupational Therapists. I thought I'd get a range of answers from this group of people. However, they all answered with the same reply..... "A day of rest … Continue reading Sam’s Snippets Number Five – Pyjama Day With Purpose…Plus A Health Update

A Diagnosis, A Perfect Wheelchair and an Unknown Journey Ahead

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We have an incredibly long and unknown journey ahead of us. We are both so exhausted but thankful for the support from carers, registered nurses and our medical teams.

My Third Snippet….This Time a Health Update (August 2024)

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Hi Everyone, Life has been inundated with challenge after challenge as we navigate the world of Alzhiemers Disease with Peter, and my disease is taking so many twists and turns I’m struggling to get through each day physically, and getting more and more exhausted. As you know I have made the heart breaking decision to … Continue reading My Third Snippet….This Time a Health Update (August 2024)

Sam’s Second Snippet

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What is Sam’s Snippet?After making the decision not to blog for a while, I received so many amazing messages to let me know how much my writing has helped others and how much my blog would be missed.So I’ve decided instead of a normal regular blog post I’ll create a special page for the blog … Continue reading Sam’s Second Snippet