News from the frozen North

Last week we had our first snow of the year, about 3 inches which has been freezing since it came so isn't moving at all and is now rather slippy under foot.  This is not good news for stroke victims who are not too steady on their legs and have balance problems. But Spring will come eventually.  On the plus side Nell loves the snow especially as she can play out all day and not have to be washed when she comes in!

Still having problems with my leg, have now been back to see my original specialist who has referred me for more physio.  She suggested wearing my leg brace but this is not practical  as there is no way you can put wellingtons on with a leg brace, and sandals are not an option at the moment.

Also started back at the Leisure Centre for the Stroke Rehab session, which is an hour each week exercising the legs and also the arms, just had notification that this will cease at the end of March due to lack of funding which is a big shame especially if there is nothing to replace it.

Finding it hard having to be indoors most of the time at the moment,(last winter I had the Aphasia Centre at Newcastle to occupy me) can be long days!  Started doing a jigsaw which has taken a long time to complete and had to have some help for Liz, just got another one with less pieces which are also bigger so hopefully I will be able to manage this one on my own.  

Liz has now got a part time job at the local vets, she is in the part which deals with the large animals (farm animals) and the horses.