The further adventures of Ian and Sally
Whilst not written with the humour, eloquence or charm that Dad would have included in his blog post, we warmly invite you to celebrate the life of Ian Theodoreson with …
Invitation to Ian’s Celebration of Life service Read More
If you are reading this it is because I have died and my family has worked out how to post this final blog on my behalf. I’m sorry I won’t …
Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish Read More
A few years back I was greatly amused by a comedian who said she had been visiting her parents for Sunday lunch and had been greeted at the front door …
It will see me out Read MoreThis is a different blog from normal. During lockdown I was part of a writing group. We were given a subject heading with free rein to interpret it as we …
Face, space, hands Read More
Element 1: An adult human head weighs 6kg on average and is supported by 20 muscles. As long as they do their work you can drive across bumpy tracks or …
A perfect storm ends in tears Read More
… for the people who work for the NHS. I am extremely grateful to the NHS. I’ve certainly got my money’s worth ever since I was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy …
A paean of praise Read More
Life has moved on somewhat since I left hospital at the beginning of March, in ways that are both positive and negative. Very much on the plus side is that …
Knock knock knocking Read More
It is our practice as a household to say ‘grace’ before meals. This is despite the efforts of a friend of ours who taught our children to chorus ‘grace’ any …
Grace Read More
I am broken. My most recent hospitalisation has wrought some changes that are as devastating as anything I have faced hitherto. The medical opinion is that my recurrent bouts of …
It’s life Jim, but not as we know it Read More
I’m currently enduring my fourth hospitalisation in nine months – again as a result of a chest infection. The nature of my condition is such that I have a weakened …
Surreal moments Read More