The Big C

I haven't blogged for quite some time.  I've mainly been too busy and have had health problems.  However, today we have found out that my father in law has cancer.  We are devestated.  How do you explain to an 8 year old that grandad is dying? 

What I am most disappointed about is that it has taken the NHS almost 2 1/2 years to diagnose and they now state that it is terminal and there is nothing they can do.  He has been given 9 months to live.  I seriously wonder about the state of our National health Service.  It's only going to get worse.

My husband refuses to speak about it which is frustrating me.  He keeps everything bottled up inside and I know that it is tearing him apart knowing that Dad is dying and there is nothing he can do. 

All I can say is I am glad that i have access to private health care.

Becoming an Avon Rep

I have today taken the plunge and become an Avon Rep.  I hadn't received a book for ages and thought I would like to see one.  My road wasn't being covered so I thought why not - I took on the round.  Put my first books out today and need to wait until Monday to see if I have any orders.  Will put the next lot out when I get these back.  Only covering 100 houses so don't expect it to be big orders but thought it will give me a little bit of extra money.  Not much work involved as it really just sells itself and not a large initial outlay unlike some other companies.
At the end of the day I can give it a go and if it doesn't work out I haven't lost anything.  Watch this space to see how things go.

School Holidays Approaching

Only 2 weeks left until the end of term.  This school year seems to have flown by.  It only seems yesterday that Lauren was moving into year 3 and into the Junior School.  Two more school years and I'll have to start to look at senior schools.

So what will everyone be doing during the holidays?  I was thinking of spending some time down at my caravan at Haven Allhallows.  I am hoping that there will be lots to do and it should keep Lauren entertained.  I want to try to spend as least money as possible this school holidays.

As an avid comper I am hoping to win some tickets to places and some activity prizes would also be good.

Would be interested to know what others are doing for the school holidays and any suggestions for cheap days out would be good.

E-Cloth Competition

I haven't mentioned before but I am an avid comper.  I like to enter what I can and enjoy my wins however big and small.

A Twitter friend is running a comp to win an E-Cloth.  The details are here:

http://confessionsofacompaholic.wordpress.com/2011/05/29/blog-review-and-giveaway-e-cloth-ending-3006/#comment-1173

Check out the page.  E Cloths are environmentally friendly and are reusable and washable.  Good luck with your entries.

Half term is now over with.  Have had a fantastic week down at Haven.  It really is a great place for families.  You should check out their website at http://www.haven.com/.  There really is something for everyone.  This week Lauren has participated in Water Inflatables, Aqua Gliders (inflatable mini jetskis), Water Walkers, Archery and Target Shooting.  As well as these she has been thoroughly entertained by the children's funstars.

They currently have some great offers if you are considering a "Stay Cation" this year.  I would thoroughly recommend Allhallows as a site to visit.  It's small but there's loads to do and they are the only site to have an "inflatable jumping pillow".

I can honestly say that Lauren is always busy there and I don't have any "I'm bored" at all during the holidays.

It has been really relaxing just to get away from it all.

Doctors

My injury is still affecting me and also affecting my life at home.  Today I have been unable to even move my head, the pain is that bad in my neck and back.  I telephoned the doctors regarding the results of my MRI.  They are back but have been reviewed and I was informed it's not urgent that I be referred to a neurosurgen.  Ok.  I was then told I had to see the rheumatologist again.  That's not what he told me.  I don't have an appointment so the earliest they can give me is 21st July.  Nearly 2 months time.  As you can imagine I am not best pleased and currently do not hold the NHS in high regard.  I cannot work so am now going to have to spend the next 2 months at home.  It may not be urgent to them but it is to me.  On the bright side they have offered to send the MRI to the rheumatologist to see if he can make a decision before then - thanks!

Injury

Having been injured in 2009 I am currently awaiting an operation.  As a result I am no longer able to drive to work.  The simple answer would be to place me at a station within walking distance of my home where I could do some form of work.  No - not likely - I have been informed that I will have to use public transport to get to my current place of employment.  A 15 min car journey is now likely to take me two hours by public transport that's if everything runs to time.  Not feasible and totally unrealistic.

The result is that I have now had to go off sick until things can be sorted and I can speak to my union.  There is supposed to be promotion for mothers going to work but believe me the way I currently feel is that I would be better off not working. 


The saga will long continue.....