“Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body. But rather, to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW, What A Ride!" annon

My poor body is definitely not going to be a beautifully preserved body! But I am trying to live life to the full, grasping each opportunity and finding joy everywhere.

As ever I am reflecting on the year gone by and looking to the future one. I am making lists of all that I would like to achieve this year taking into account that I can't know what is around the corner. This is my last full year with a child at home - in 2013 my baby chick will fly and my baby girl will be a Dr - all being well. I want to make the most of time with them. I also want to remember to take time to 'stop and smell the roses'. As I get better and have more energy it is so easy to get caught up in the hurry of life again and I don't want that to happen. We have one life and I want to live mine well.