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A Twinge of Envy?

If you are going through a hard time or in a prolonged stressful situation, it’s tempting to look at others and feel you are missing out. On the surface at least, they seem to be sailing through life and have … Continue reading

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I’m Still Learning

For my wife to be given a ‘sentence’ of an aggressive and disabling form of rheumatoid arthritis certainly wasn’t on our agenda when we married. Neither did I expect to be diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (M.E.) not long after … Continue reading

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The Thirty Nine Steps

My wife is the Guest Blogger this week and writes about living with an illness long term: The Thirty Nine Steps We really welcomed our move to Cornwall. There had been some delay. We headed an ever-growing chain of interested … Continue reading

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Carer or Sharer

This is a personal account of how I have lived with chronic illness for over thirty years and how it has been used to change my life. A husband’s viewpoint. My wife was a real carer. It was part of … Continue reading

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Retreat – Relaxation, Refreshment and Renewal

We’ve just returned from a week spending time at a Christian retreat centre. The manor house had views to die for and was just the place to relax, unwind and let our cares and worries fall away. It was like … Continue reading

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Wheelchair World

My wife has had rheumatoid arthritis for over thirty years, but has never had a fall until: During her art class in the village hall, my wife slipped (quite how remains a mystery) and fractured both her femur and elbow. … Continue reading

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