Snow On Sunday

It is hard to believe.  On Thursday I spent the afternoon in the garden.  It was the first time I was able to sit out there since last September.

The sun was so warm.  I just sat there, did not do any gardening just sat and took in the warmth, the song of the birds, the blue sky, the blossom on the trees and the sprouting of the new leaves.  Mike did some tidying up and I watched him and we chatted. We had all the doors and windows open and it seemed as if Spring had finally sprung.

This morning we woke to snow.  For a while it was quite heavy.  It did not settle as it did last time because it simply was not cold enough.  However, it is cold enough for us to have the heating on!

We have had snow this late before but never so soon after such a very warm day. That is why I say it is hard to believe, Thursday sitting out in a summer top actually putting sun screen on.  Today back to winter clothes and the heating going.

I was very sad to read of the death of Charlton Heston at the age of 84.   I remember going to the premier of Ben-Hur at the Odeon, Leicester Square and being simply over-awed by the film.  I also remember one of his earlier films that I simply loved - The Greatest Show On Earth.  He brought pleasure to millions with his movies.  May he rest in peace.

I do not have much else to write about, it has all been very quiet here.

I do ask you all to pray for me.  I am having lots of trouble with my blood sugars again.  It is not what I eat, I am sticking to my diet.  I simply do not understand it.  I am on the maximum dosage of my two different tablets and they cannot be increased anymore.  Next month I have my hospital appointments and I simply cannot afford to be like this.

I am also due for my diabetic blood/urine tests.  This is such a worry to myself and my family and to be totally honest with you I have been in tears a few times over the situation.  I am now worrying that an underlying cause is keeping them high. I do not need to tell you what underlying cause would worry me - you took last year's journey with me.

I am praying for a miracle and that they will drop.  I know that worry does not help and tension only makes them higher but it is not a good situation to be in, especially at this time above all others.  I am a believer in the power of prayer and good thoughts, so please take a moment to ask for help for me.  You have helped me so much in the past.  I find myself pretty frightened by the whole thing and am also getting very depressed which is why I have not done my journal until today and have not been commenting on any.

Daniel had his check-up at Gt. Ormond Street and all is well. Thank God.  Now I need for things to be well with me. I can only pray and do my best.

On a lighter note, I had my usual yearly flutter on the Grand National.  I missed it last year due to my treatment.  I managed to pick the first and the third horses.  Did not win a great deal as I was not in a position to spend much on the wagers.  But a win is a win.

Wishing each and every one of you a good and happy week.