Another terrible night of broken sleep, I got up and watched TV for a while. Up at 6am, I have so many chores before school that I have to make a list. Martha is going on a school trip - I make a packed lunch. Katy has bike right - I pump up the tyres on her bike. I get Martha out of bed to comb her hair for nits. Three breakfasts made and served. Martha is upset because she is tired, and fed up with feeling tired. When we get to school, Martha is crying and we have a talk with her teacher.
I walk home. No walk today, because I had fitters coming to install a grab handle in my shower. When I get home, I have a call saying that they can't make it until Thursday.
I go back to bed.
Later, Jackie Brennan arrives. Jackie is an old work and hockey pal. We have a cup of tea, and then head out for a short walk. On the way back, we head into "on the corner". This is a local café that serves healthy food and drinks. We are offered raw food - it is raw food day. I had eaten a lovely bowl of broccoli soup (this was kindly left on my doorstep by Vicky McAffer, like a pint of milk) before we headed out for a walk; I was not hungry at all. Jackie opted to try a meal, and I picked a little of it - delicious. On the corner offer workshops for people to learn to cook raw food - I will book into the next workshop.
I go back to bed.
I am woken by my alarm, and head back to school. I have agreed to meet Martha at the end of the day to check if she is OK to go for second cross country run. Katy comes out and asks me to take her bike home and bag. I sit and wait for Martha. It takes me some time to realise that Martha has not come out, and I twig that she has already left through another door. I take bike and bag home, and head to the park to watch the cross country. I get into the park and see the girls cross country run start. Martha is really unhappy with her performance. She is crying and distressed that she didn't get into the final. She still wants to go to the Girl Guides swimming gala - this is where she is now. I wait to see how she gets on - I am praying for a win and a smile! Katy is at Stretford Swimming Club.
They meet their family counsellor on Friday.
Letter to Doctor's surgery
I sent the letter to my Macmillan nurse. I have received a reply saying that I should send it as it is, and wait to see their response. The letter is basic and asking for a reflective review, to see my notes, and asking for some key points to be considered. I will post this tomorrow.
Lisa Watson has just dropped round a chicken pasta dish. I am so grateful for this kind of help.
Enjoy the lovely weather
love
Sarah xxx
PS Martha comes home from swimming gala delighted - she has been chosen by her peers as patrol leader. She remains tired, but this is a great pick-me-up.
Also, the gala was a play in the pool. No racing.
