Jill and her flowers
I am getting slower at putting up blogs – I haven’t got Jill to give me inspiration. I went to the cemetery to place some flowers yesterday and as usual I took a photo – the rose bush above had been pruned and looked bare but strong and it reminded me of Jill – often emotionally bare but for ever brave and strong.
The past month I have not ventured out – been suffering the inevitable winter flu – I blamed Riley and Lucas but I guess the difference is over the past few years I never visited anyone that was sick for fear of passing it on to Jill . I guess my immunity to the various things is pretty low consequently it has taken a while to shake it off. I missed a chance to get the caravan out and share some time with my neighbours at Gentle Annie Caravan Park – it also rained that weekend – we are planing to try it in couple of weeks but the weather may be the problem – rain expected and Gentle Annie is on the King River which is currently very high.
Riley’s Batman Birthday Cake
Riley’s Birthday Party at Kid’s Corner
Prior to the flu I had been looking after Riley & Lucas when ever they were not well . We had Riley’s 4th Birthday and with all his friends and relatives, we celebrated in style at a place called “Kids Corner” in Doreen. Can you imagine 15-20 4 year olds – the noise , activity and finally the cake.
I have been cleaning up Jill’s Gym – got to get back and do some exercise. I had a glucose tolerance test back in December and was diagnosed with Class 2 Diabetes. Must exercise and watch my diet. I think over the past year cooking for 1 , I have not been doing it well. Jill always worried about diet and she made sure what we ate was correct. I enjoyed cooking, even though I had some one checking every ingredient that went in. So now I am checking my blood sugar levels twice a day , but can never understand the variations I get. I go back to the Diabetic Clinic in a couple of weeks so guess it will be all explained.
The look is priceless
This month the arrival of Samuel – Jill’s sisters grandchild added some more excitement to the family – Jill always loved these occasions. Riley and Lucas when to visit Sam and the look on Lucas’s face tells it all – “I am no longer the smallest”
Jessie and me
My constant companion is Jessie ( 20+ year old Cat) who has been mentioned through out this blog. She is also showing her age and arthritis is starting to become a problem and is now on a daily dose of anti inflammatory medication . She has put on weight and can now jump onto my lap again. I had been lifting her for sometime. Her eyesight is suffering and she gets lost in the dark. Then her call for help is loud and mournful especial at 4 am in the morning. I think she saying ” Where the hell are you – come and open the door”
Well as I said I must exercise so off to Jillsgym
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