Do the scarf, cardigan and grey sky give enough of a clue that I am not at home on this Monday morning ( yes, I'm posting on Tuesday but the picture was taken yesterday)
I arrived in Scotland last Wednesday night, and the scarf and cardi have been almost permanent fixtures since then!
As you can tell, I'm feeling ever so much better and the shingles rash has gone. It's the oddest feeling though, as if even my makeup brush touches the area which was affected the nerve endings tingle...not painfully now, but I'm still aware of it!
The weekend? It was a travelling with mum and Craig to see Kirsty and HER Craig's new house, loving the house but being dismayed at the state of the garden....thus pulling weeds and strimming the almost foot-long grass.....trying to explain the difference between weeds and flowers to my daughter, having a bit of retail therapy and eating too much kind of weekend.
I head home tomorrow, so today will be spent with mum....I took her for a 'proper' grocery shop yesterday; the first she's felt like doing since dad died....she is slowly adjusting to her new situation, but it's hard seeing her so sad......I'm just glad to have been able to get over this week and spend some time with her.
Waving to SIAN's 'Monday Wavers' and to everyone else ....have a good week!
Thanks for dropping by!
Take care of you
Alison xx
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sounds a lovely family visit but I'm sure you'll be glad of some sun back home
ReplyDeleteIsn't the weather here just so awful at the moment? I'm sure your visit brought some much needed cheer. I'm very glad to hear you are feeling better too. Good news. Have a safe trip back
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had some lovely family time xx
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that your shingles are clearing up - they can be quite painful. Hoping you have a great family visit.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased to hear that the shingles are practically gone now. Sorry we couldn't have arranged better weather for your visit - how you must long for blue skies and your pool! I'm sure your mum loved having you back for a while.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that you are feeling better and that you've been able to visit both K and your mum. Sending you a hug. x
ReplyDeleteHappy for you on the health and family time fronts. I'm sure your Mum appreciated the visit and maybe a little break from her grieving. I'd love to visit Scotland some day. I'm fascinated since reading the Outlander series!
ReplyDeleteIt's been cold here too. I really feel for your mum, it must be very hard xx
ReplyDeleteI've been wondering about your shingles and also about your mom. Glad to hear that both are showing a little improvement. Big hugs to you, my friend! xo
ReplyDeleteSo pleased to read of your recovery - the after effects last quite a while, I think. (Over here, there are vaccinations for shingles but you have to be 70 to get one!). Your Mum must have been so pleased to see you :). Adjusting is hard ... Thinking of you. Bet you'll be glad to get back to the summer and warmth, though!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry I haven't visited in a while and I can't tell you how sorry I am to hear about your Dad. Sending my love and to you and your family in this difficult and sad time xxx
ReplyDeleteNow that's a big weather and wardrobe change! I'm glad you being there helped your Mom progress to getting out a bit. I have had her and you in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a great trip home & a good week. It was a busy one around here, but I'm enjoying a relaxing weekend in my craft room!
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