I too, feel guilt for wondering why I am sick, and others are totally OK - no justice @ all............Then I see others who are really suffering and feel like crap again!!!!!

It is a crazy, crazy world!My gram was always sick and yet she never complained - ever! I wish I was strong like her. Even after her heart transplant, she was always kind and patient and even started a support group for people here in SA - wish I could be more like her........She truly was amazing!

I went to my sis's house last night - it was fun! My little niece was so proud of me - I love little ones! The food was awesome, and we (Mike and I) were so happy to be out of the house!

I am going to be a bum today - no work @ all! I'm going to ice my face and feet and pray that I grow up and quit complaining! Oh! And I;m going to watch "The Duchess"...........

I felt so bad....all of our kids were rock climbing and my hubby decided to give it a try....he was trying so hard...to get me to climb too....I told him to please stop..because I was afraid that I could even climb half of that wall.....My sweet husband didn't act like he had a clue that I couldn't do that....

Today, has been a LOOOONNNNGGGG day!

Hey cricket,

I use to do a bit of rock climbing and abseiling, and would love to go again. Alas I think I would get up a few metres and my arms would just give in. So now I just reminisce.
Its great you have a great husband!!

Hey Cricket and Redtail,
I too used to rock climb and there are days that I really miss it. I was never very good, but it used to amaze me how my body could hold itself up with such little contact with the earth. The first week of February I'm going away with the school on a resdential trip to an outdoor centre called Kielder, Calvert Trust. It's all equipt to deal with kids with disabilities and in wheelchairs and some of the activities include canoeing and rock climbing. I'm not sure how they manage it - maybe harnesses? Anyways, I'm hoping I'll be brave enough to try. Amazing since a year ago my husband couldn't convince me to climb a flight of stairs on my own. I was always so scared.

Cricket, I'm sure your hubby meant well. I can't imagine what these men must go through watching us struggle with the seemingly simplest of things. Just remind him that you'll try things when you are ready - I'm sure you will sometime. Maybe we should set up a chatroom for them too!

I'm off to explore Fast Castle. Have a nice day everyone.

Wow Kathy,

that sounds like a great place, I think its great that kids with disabilities can now try lots of different things, that once would have been immpossible. Sounds like the sort of place I could go to get some of my confidence back.

Wheres Fast Castle??

Hey Redtail,
Fast castle is in Coldingham just outside of Eyemouth in Scotland. It's not a huge castle but it's nice to get out for a wander when the sun is shining here! There are these little castles everywhere. In our tiny village of Duns there are two. My husband and I joined Historic Scotland Society which gives you free entry to loads of sites across the country. There really is so much to see here - so much history. I love it! There are buildings on the street I live now that were built before my hometown in Canada had even been "discovered" by Europeans!
~Kathy

If you get some time, and the inclination, I'd love to see some pics of the castles! We just don't have that history here!

How are you doing?It sounds like you are feeling great! I am so happy to hear that!

Take care!
Erin