Lurking

I am still here just lurking in the shadows at the moment. 

There have been numerous time I have sat down with my laptop trying to persuade myself to write about what happened in late August of last year, but it just doesn't happen. It's as if thinking about "it" sends me into a web of thoughts I'd rather not be tangled in. I can't believe how long it has been since and for everyday that gets added to the past I am very grateful for! My seizures still rage against my tireless will to escape them but thankfully with less force for the most part. I can count weeks in between some of them now. 

I'm still getting used to trying to live independently again. I feel loved, find myself smiling everyday and alive. Is there anything else I should be wishing for? 

xxx

Back Home

I'm back in my own home after being away for over four months. I'm still getting used to everything so I will update properly once I'm back up and running fully!

Take care x

Back to blogging soon!

I promise to be back blogging properly soon. I'm still in recovery from a close flirt with death. It's pretty hectic at the minute with various things needing to be sorted out in terms of the future. I'm also in and out of hospital (as an outpatient thankfully) due to complications from being on life support. Hopefully these won't be long lasting but only time will tell at the moment. 

I'm currently living with some friends so I can be kept a close eye on at all times. I'm waiting for a some alarm systems to be installed in my own apartment so I can live relatively independently again whilst being monitored. One will be a fall alarm that I will wear all the time I'm at home. The basic idea is that if I go into a seizure and fall to the ground the alarm will be set off and my nominated people will be informed that there may be a problem and seek appropriate help. Another is a seizure alarm for my bed which will simply alarm when I go into a seizure during sleep and seek help from others on my behalf. 

Great news is I've been doing fairly well in terms of seizures which feels amazing!

Once things are more settled again and my head feel bit more straight then I will be far more prepared to settle down and write about this crazy adventure I'm on...

Speak soon x

I.C.U

Apologies for my absence.

I don't mean to neglect my blog but I unfortunately have just returned from hospital after a time in the Intensive Care Unit. A very scary time for all involved that will take a while to recover from.

Stay well
xxx

Something on my mind.

"Do not question a person when they don't turn up to a social event, 

there might be a reason as to why that they themselves are not ready to accept." 

Hospital Bag

Over the past four years I have learnt to always be prepared for a hospital admission be it over night or month long. I always keep a bag packed "just in case" I find myself in hospital with absolutely no notice or indeed with notice. Family and friends know where this bag is and can collect it from home for me if needs be.

Inside my bag are the everyday essentials that make a hospital stay a little more bearable.

Wash Kit:

• Towel
• Shampoo + Conditioner
• Body Wash
• Feminine Hygiene products (just in case!)
• Razor (nothing worse then being stuck in bed for days with hairy legs eh ladies?)
• Toothbrush + Toothpaste
• Face/body wet wipes (for a quick freshen up) 
• Deodorant 
• Perfume (believe it or not I always keep a little bottle with me, smelling better makes me feel better!)

Two pairs of pyjamas, extra underwear, a pair of slippers and of course a nice snuggly dressing gown. With these in tow as essentials, a hospital stay is made that little bit easier to cope with. Then just ask your visitors to supplement your stay with more exciting things like books, conversation or a device that plays your favourite DVDs! x 

A little bit of luck.

It's been a rough couple of weeks and a couple of days ago I received a letter through the post. Opening it I found this...

On a recent holiday to France to visit my Auntie and Uncle we were out walking in the local fields and found a four leaf clover! I was delighted to have received it all pressed and dried to preserve it forever. It was an incredibly fragile operation but I managed to frame it so it will keep dust free and safe. Now it's sitting looking lovely on a shelf in my apartment. 

I LOVE IT <3