Out and About

Tuesday, 22nd January

Just can’t seem to keep up to date. Everything I do nowadays seems to take ages, and I feel so drowsy all the time. Must go back to the doctor to find out what’s making me so sluggish. Think I need medication adjusted again. Where was I anyway ? Last week I decided I was going to try to get more fresh air, so Thursday I went for a walk and popped in to Harlaw Hill Day centre. Haven’t been in since John died as it reminds me so much of how he enjoyed playing his accordion there. However, I was fine and enjoyed a blether with Julie, Fiona and Fiona’s mum and of course some of the clients. In the afternoon I walked up to the shops to buy some odds and ends. Pretty stiff when I came home, but felt I had achieved something. Sandra had put the two books she had promised in the door - “Cranford” and “ The Rose of Sebastopol” . I’d just finished reading “The Night Watch” by Sarah Waters, which I enjoyed.

Friday I managed to visit Nan and Jerry. Arthur was off work, so he gave me a lift and I got the bus back. The bus stop is just outside their door. Sharon had postponed my appointment for me, so I managed shopping etc in afternoon. Saturday, had long lie. Just getting dressed when Dick and Joyce arrived, then Arthur with a new padlock for the gate. Later Margo arrived with Jonathan who was staying the night, which was great. He sorted out my videos and dvds and put the ones I want to keep on the bookshelves in John’s room. Of course we had a look at some of them and one was of him which was on STV at the premiere of the first Harry Potter film at Ocean Terminal. He looked so sweet, with his black cloak and specs, holding up his book for the camera.

Sunday, Church in morning then Margo came for him with Ailie and Keir so we all looked at the video again plus some old ones of Burns suppers, birthdays etc. I was OK watching them as it was good to remember the happy times, with John playing with the bairns and us all having great fun.

Monday, Ray arrived with Anna’s wedding photos, which were lovely. She’s a beautiful girl. Helen came in afternoon with our niece Karin. She’s staying at Port Seton first, then coming to me tomorrow night.

Haven’t done much today, except some shredding and organised the cupboard in the study. Finding it very cold.