Smile.....

“Smile every chance you get. Not because life has been easy, perfect, or exactly as you had anticipated, but because you choose to be happy and grateful for all the good things you do
have…” Quote found on MarcandAngel.com

 This quote is a reminder to myself to look for all the good in today, to seek joy and to find it and to reflect on all my many blessings and not to focus on all I haven't got. 

My appointment with the GP on Friday left both Paul and I feeling rather sad - it felt like a backwards step and reminded us of the journey we had been on and would rather not repeat. She is referring me back to the rheumatologist who I saw originally which is great as I know that he will make the right decisions regarding treatment and that I will leave my appointment feeling like it will all be alright. He has that gift! My pain is increasing and I am now aware that I can't do some of the things I could do a month ago. Walking any distance has become tricky because of the pain in my foot. And my energy levels are very low. All of this is Ok as the treatment was very effective last time and I am sure it will be again. But I have to get my head around the change in circumstances again - and having to say a lot more no. I also have to depend on others a lot more - ho hum! So blood tests this week and hopefully seeing the Dr in the next couple of weeks.

Ok - enough moaning and groaning. We had an unexpected pleasure when Chloe and Ed came to lunch yesterday on their way back to Kent from Cornwall. It was so lovely to see them.

This week - coffee with friends, flowers, tutoring, blood tests, bible study and on Saturday - London to see Romeo and Juliet.