Day 33 - Wednesday 24th Sep 2008

Wellington - Day 7

Quick change artist.

I've been over from Dublin, for a couple of days, every week and been in to visit Mum in the afternoons and evenings. This last week of physio in the Wellington has seen huge improvements, namely in the strength of her right leg; to such a degree that Mum can get herself out of bed, or a chair, unaided.

Until today I hadn't seen this momentous feat, so when I visited this evening and she did her party piece I just had to video it, so I could share it with you all.





Strictly Come Dancing - LIVE!

Mum has long been a fan of 'Strictly Come Dancing' and luckily her move to the Wellington coincided with the start of this years competition; now with a TV in her room she is able to enjoy it. Also, each evening, just after Mum has finished her dinner, she can sit down and enjoy the daily BBC 2 show 'It Takes Two'.

Knowing how much she loves the show Celeine and I decided we would treat Mum (and Dad) by getting tickets for the forthcoming LIVE tour and, today, I presented mum with the good news in the form of this printed invitation.


Of course, Mum was overjoyed, especially when I informed her that the seats are in the 3rd row, and showed this by gleefully sounding out the 'Strictly' theme tune. The show is not 'til February '09, but it's something to really look forward to.

I have to say, each day I notice significant improvement, which I believe is a massive factor in keeping Mum's spirit's high; there's definitely light at the end of the tunnel and it's getting brighter every day.