Christmas, Family, Old friends and new friends

It has been over a week since I least posted. Christmas was good at my parents with brother, sister-in-law and her mum and relations. My brother and I cooked - it was wierd having a menu that was not restricted - it was also tyring but on the whole good fun.

It has been great being back where I grew up - in the country side. Have been seeing a number of family friends over the week and catching up with peoples news. Have also been making new friends which is always nice. It is strange how in a smaller community it is often easier to make friends compared to a large city.

I developed a cold and cough on Christmas day and had bloods done the day after boxing day (a week gap). My blood results were not brilliant having increased by almost 30 (creatinine), funnily I had asked to and saw a doctor over my cold and cough. She said that I did not need antibiotics at the moment but that my blood pressure was up a little 132/95. This is not seriously high at all for me and for my current status. The hospital called me back to have urgent bloods the following day. This is always stressfull, the results were fine, actually better than the have ever been -also my cold and cough had got a lot better. Although I am still not completely over it.

This was a relief - that night I went to a local families party which was excellent -great to see so many old family friends.

A few pictures



Boxing day - Heighest point on South Coust



Another



My niece making a festive effort



Lyme Regis - bakery/ eatery

Christmas and a week off

My results today were good and I don't have to go back for bloods for another week. (If I feel well in myself). This means that I will have a week without going to hospital - it has been over 2 years since I have this length of time away from the place.

I am going to try over the next week to get quite a bit of exercise and to relax. My brother and I are cooking for the family and related family. I feel that there is a bit off stress over what we will produce. I am so not stressed about it - the amount of stuff that I have been through over the past 6 months makes cooking for a couple of days pale into insignificance.

If I don't post before Christmas I wish you all a happy, healthy and peaceful one. Remember what Christmas is about and if the food is not quite as you want - just feel good that you have food and have the appetite to eat it...