Look at everything as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time. Then your time on earth will be filled with glory.

Betty Smith

This week I have heard news of a birth and a death. One of my friends has become a Grandmother with the safe and joyous birth of her Granddaughter. Other friends are mourning the loss of their young daughter-in-law.  How precious is our life and how must we make our days count because we don't know what lies around the corner. These act as reminders that we must grasp each day and make the most of it. Hold tight to our loved ones and make sure we tell them that we love them. Keep short accounts with people - don't allow quarrels to damage or hurt our relationships - say sorry often. Both these families know and trust God with their lives - sometimes it is so very hard to understand his plans. Sometimes we have to cling on by our finger tips trusting that he is in charge even though we can't see the whys. My prayers are with both families. 

I am starting to feel better - hurrah! My visit to the GP has left lots of questions. So now I have to be in touch with the renal team to find answers.Hopefully soon we will have a fully working plan! 

Today another quiet day recovering, some more knitting and watching DVDs and reading. Hopefully tomorrow I will be  well on the road to recovery. 

Chloe and Ed are spending the weekend in the New Forest cycling. Thankfully it is dry for them.