Hearty Creation

Well these last few days have been ruled by an almighty headache. Bleurgh.

Before it hit I'd started a little creating frenzy! I've definitely got back into my art and crafts well actually at the moment it seems to be more hearts and crafts :) 

This is my latest creation I completed this morning...

It's hard for me to get my hands to connect with my brain and do what I tell them to. It's very frustrating and a slow process which is taking a lot of tiring concentration but having said that I'm absolutely loving it and finding it very therapeutic. You can often find me sitting in front of the log fire sewing (or trying to figure out a new stitch) in the evenings. 

I think I'm going to try and make myself a little bag to hold all my threads and materials next. Ooo and a little something for a friend of mine who has just moved into a new home :) Best get cracking after some painkillers it's definitely going to take a while! 

Epilepsy Wales

I met up with a South Wales field worker for Epilepsy Wales a while back and after a lovely long chat I am now one of their volunteers! I can't wait to help them out in any way possible. This charity is entirely people focused in offering support to those who need it. For example, visiting schools to provide vital information to the fellow classmates and teachers of children who have been diagnosed with the condition in order for them to carry on life as much usual. They are about providing a face to face aid to people who  experience Epilepsy with Field workers and support groups amongst plenty of other things! 

The first event I attended as part of the Epilepsy Wales team was a self care conference for professionals. The day was hosted by NHS Wales and my goodness was there some complicated subjects talked about. Although given that the room consisted of third sector managers, medical consultants, health ministers and various other government and health professionals I can happily admit I didn't understand everything that was mentioned... That said it really was a very interesting event to attend and eye opening to see the other side of the healthcare coin!

I hope that more of the same will come my way and I can keep on gaining experience and learn.