Ready, steady, go?

I was really looking forward to the start of a new week and hopefully a better week.

The sun was shining this morning, so I thought I was in with a chance. A chance to finally reach the bottom of the pile of jobs that has been slowly growing.

I wasn’t sure if it was my imagination or if I really had been slowing down lately. I must be, for I know I am no longer as efficient as I once was. This has led to a growing sense of inadequacy, something I am having trouble coping with.

Apart from anything else, I am struggling to be a part-time carer, as my sister needs more help these days. It has to be me, for there isn’t anyone else. The family does offer, but they have busy lives, and I am coping. It’s not so bad, it keeps me moving, at least.

From where I sit, the one thing that isn’t suffering neglect is my writing, and knowing this brings me so much joy.

Of course, I think the main reason I have been slowing down is my desperate search for an exercise routine that will make me much fitter and ready for surgery. This has been more important than anything else, but I think I have managed to find one, although it seems far too gentle to produce results. 

Hopefully, I will have better news next week…

Love to all, 

Jaye 💖💖


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  1. alexcraigie Avatar

    We all slow down, and when pain’s involved there’s that double knockback of physical and emotional. Do what you can, forgive yourself for the things you can’t and take the exercise gently and consistently if you can find the time. You’re coping under immense pressure and that is an achievement in itself. I am hearing a lot of good things about Tai Chi and am going to give the chair exercises a go. I tend to go at exercise like a bull at a gate and regret it later, this time I intend to treat it less like a competition and more like a life skill. Good luck ♥

    1. Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes Avatar

      Yes, I have been wondering about Tai Chi too, Trish…

  2. Jennie Avatar

    I hope it works!

  3. John W. Howell Avatar

    I hope it does work, Jaye

    1. Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes Avatar

      It sort of has to, John… there is no alternative that works for me… 💖🪴

  4. acflory Avatar

    I’m glad the writing is bringing you joy. As for the exercises, start gentle and work your way up. Might oaks and acorns, right? : D

    1. Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes Avatar

      definitely, Meeks… 🪴

  5. Author Jan Sikes Avatar

    What Annette said.

  6. Annabelle Franklin Avatar

    Good luck with the new routine, I hope it works forl you! 🤞

  7. Violet Lentz Avatar

    Keep us posted!

    1. Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes Avatar

      you know I will, Violet…

  8. Annette Rochelle Aben Avatar

    Angels attend!

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