Feeling quite reflective today - I am sure you will say that I am always!!! But today maybe more than usual. I am reflecting on the past 2 1/2 years and feeling very glad to still be here. Who could have guessed 3 years ago what the next 3 years would bring and how changed I would be? We so take our lives forgranted and our health. We assume that the year ahead will bring us much the same as we have always had - but it doesn't always and sometimes it is a complete surprise. My prayers for the year ahead are that I will walk close to God trusting that He has all things in his hands. That is all and that is enough. I have hopes which include a year that doesn't involve so many hospital visits and include lots of visits to lovely places but that is all they are just hopes - the essential desire is that I walk close to God with whatever He has in store. And only He knows what that will be. And today that is ok. My hand in His.

Yesterdays ladies lunch was really lovely - great food, laughter and sharing our lives. These ladies have been such a huge part of my journey and without them life would have been so much harder. Thank you ladies for being wonderful - my fellow adventurers . Together we are learning persistence in prayer and believing that God hears our every request.

I had a lovely chat on the phone with a family friend yesterday. Edward if you read this I haven't got your new address. Please could you let me know it. I know you gave it to me last year but I have lost it again! My love to Jean for a speedy recovery.

Today my strictly strictly party - wonderful. We have sparkles and enough food to feed an army!