Week-end

I've had a much better week and feel fully recovered. Haven't heard from the GP about my blood results so hoping they're ok. I even went to the gym once this week. So, I thank God for my health this week.

Much of the week has been taken up with the children and school. Both Rosie and Charlie had parents evenings and Harry had a music competition last night. I also went to a ladies event at church which was good.

Work is slowly progressing. I have written to over 40 children's centres in an attempt to recruit participants and have analysed the data from the pilot study. Supervision next week and then we are off on holiday on Friday to Switzerland for a week. So looking forward to it.

Graham has gone to a men's breakfast this morning and later on today we are going out with another family for a meal.

Have felt tired and sluggish all week-end. After looking up my symptoms online I realised that I have all the hypothyroidism symptoms so made an appointment to see my GP today. I then went to the local hospital to have some blood taken and I'll find out the results at the end of the week. I then went to Carers Bedfordshire and spoke to someone about my project who will advertise it for me.

Trying to do a bit of work interspersed with housework before going to collect Rosie from School

Fatigue

Don't know why but I am so tired today, which is unlike me. I need an energy boost. I went to the gym this morning but came home after seeing my pale reflection in a mirror in the changing rooms. I also have a headache, and again that is unusual. The weather is grey and overcast which appears to suit my mood today. Perhaps the planned lunch today with two friends will help.

Isaiah 40

29 He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.

30 Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;

31 but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.

My bible readings are always so apt.

Wednesday 27th Jan

Was reminded yesterday twice, in fact, once from my bible notes and once on the radio that as Christians we have been chosen! How amazing is that, and why would God choose little old me, I don't know.

I've had an interesting week so far with a trip to London on Monday where I incorporated a visit to the Royal Academy to see the Van Gogh exhibition with a gerontology seminar at King's college. I had a great day but unfortunately it left me shattered. I didn't get home until 8.30pm and then I felt unwell yesterday and stayed in bed until lunchtime- haven't done that for over a year. Still, I'm feeling better today and am thankful that I haven't come down with any viruses as I thought I might be doing yesterday. Today I have been to work and spent the morning writing letters to children's centres.

Tomorrow I'm attending a Word expert course which I so badly need. Hopefully this will help to improve my IT skills.

Lost another 1.5lb last week. It's slowly coming off, although haven't been to the gym this week.

Thursday 21st January 2010

Having a long week. Feels like Friday today. I had supervision this week and we talked about my pilot study. I still need to do some more analysis on it but otherwise ok. Plans are to actively start recruiting my participants which means trips to Age Concern, Carers Bedfordshire and Children's Centres in Bedfordshire and emails sent to many support groups and caring agencies.

Charlie has finished his exams and is tired after games and rugby training yesterday. Harry said he prayed aloud yesterday in his Christian Union meeting at school. I am so proud! Rosie has been selected to run in an inter-school cross country event today, which she really doesn't want to do. I'm hoping that she will enjoy it.

It is a beautiful day today, almost Spring-like. I can see a bed of crocuses in the garden which are starting to shoot already. Amazing, considering the bad weather we've had recently.

My thoughts have been dominated by Haiti this week and we just continue to pray into that situation and particularly that aid will get to where it's required.

Looking forward to the quiz on Saturday night at church and a trip into London on Monday. I'm hoping to visit the Royal Academy to see the Van Gogh exhibition which starts this week-end before attending a seminar.

Healthy eating plan going well, although thought I would have lost more than 1.5lb when I weighed myself on Monday. I am also back at the gym and gave been twice so far this week.

Work, Weight loss and WeightWatchers

I've had a great week, one where I've achieved a couple of things, namely a weight loss of 3.5lb and a completed pilot study which I submitted last night. I have worked hard this week and today was spent having lunch with a friend after seeing another friend to pray with. My WeightWatchers online is going well, much better than attending the meetings.

Quiet weekend ahead. Cell group in the morning then viewing a house in the afternoon then a family night in. Think we'll play Monopoly. Charlie is half way through his exams so trying to give him some space.

Week-end

Looking forward to the, hopefully, quiet and peaceful week-end ahead after such a busy few weeks. It will kick-off with our home group this morning. A new person is joining which I'm excited about.

It is a beautiful snowy day so we will go for a long walk after lunch and then I will need to work this afternoon and some of the evening. I have to write -up my pilot study before Wednesday and I haven't even analysed the data yet. We will watch a DVD tonight.

Tomorrow after church, another walk is planned and I am sooo looking forward to the return of Lark Rise to Candleford in the evening.

Charlie's mock GCSEs start on Monday so he should be busy revising this week-end. Harry has a party today and Rosie will want to meet up with a friend no doubt.

I am enjoying my current knitting projects and have posted photos of their progress. I am about a third of the way through the red scarf and plan to finish it for our trip to Switzerland next month. The cardigan is such a joy to knit. The wool is Rowan Colourscape Chunky and the colour is delightful. I finished the back last night.