I was diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease on 12 th September 2013, a date I will never forget.                                                                      

I knew in my heart what the diagnosis was going to be but it still didnt soften the blow and for a few days I was in shock, dazed and frightened at the enormity of what Id been told.

My lovely family had been staying with me to support me on the day of the DAT scan and for what seemed like a long wait for the diagnosis, but it was time for them to leave, and I had to be with my self and my fear.

I remember one day in particular when I was so angry that I almost  screamed the place down. I even shouted at my little Isabella, my beautiful cat and my greatest love. I had a go at my sister, at God, and at anyone who was in the range of fire. I didnt deserve this, and if I ever meet God I wanted a bloody explanation!!!!!!

Then I dicided enough was enough. I had to make a choice. Do I go under and let this condition ruin my life or do I take positive steps to fight? I chose the latter.

Im very lucky.The meds Ive been prescribed are working wonders and though I doubt if I'll ever be my old self again, Ive much more mobility. My hand tremor is'nt so bad now and most mornings I can apply mascara without pokeing my self in the eye. I can hold knitting needles again so Im back to knitting scarves for charity but I can't hold a sewing needle so my Barbie Doll Ballgowns are over for the time being and my handwriting is poor but Im practicing every day. My st st st stutter is only obvious now first thing in the morning so I sing to Isabella to get my voice going for the day (poor cat). The girls at work help me if I can't fasten buttons and hooks and Im a bit slower in my movements but Im feeling good. Im off the anti sickness pills now and my body is accepting the meds that are finally at full strength. 

Sounds like a nightmare I know, and at first it was, but Im OK now because with the love and support of my family and freinds both at home and at work, Im in great spirits and ready for any challenge.

Im in a hurry now to do as many of the things Ive dreamt of doing while Im still able bodied enough to do them, so, first stop! This month while on holiday in Austrailia, Im climbing over the top of The Sydney Harbour Bridge, October 2014 Im off to Africa to trek Mt Kilimanjaro and in between Im looking for other mad things to do to fundraise for Parkinsons UK. 

Since writing this Ive climbed over the top of Sydney Harbour Bridge.It was an amazing experience and I spent time with my lovely friends in OZ. Ive knitted and sold hand knitted scarves (for dogs too) and had cake sales. My mam knitted scarves and my sisters have done there bit too. Elaine has made goodies and sold them at the office, Diane has donated her monthly booze budget on a regular basis and will be running a half marathon and Pauline will be walking on a pilgrimage for her honymoon to raise money and my lovely friends have been equally supportive. Thank you all so much xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

           Next Stop Mt Kilimanjaro EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!

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