I managed to get to Norfolk and had a lovely couple of days. I got back early Thursday evening, tired, but ok apart from that. However, since then I have been in so much pain. I have basically spent the last 3 days in bed. I'm not as tired now, but I'm still in quite a lot of pain.
That's the problem with doing anything. I spend the next few days exhausted and in loads of pain, not able to do anything. I was hoping to go to an open day at
St Gemma's in Leeds on Friday, but unfortunately I had to miss it.
St Gemma's is a hospice and I spent some time there earlier this year. They also run a day hospice and I was hoping to go for a look around as I have been thinking of attending.
When going into a hospice was first mentioned to me I was very unsure. I know people go into hospices for all sorts of reasons (pain management, rest etc), but I hate being in hospital and I thought it would be very similar. People told me how lovely it was, but I just didn't believe them. However, when I got there I was surprised by how nice it was. I had a large room on the ground floor. French windows opened up onto a patio area with a table and chairs (each room has their own) and a lovely view of the beautiful garden. The food was a lot better than in hospital and there was a much bigger choice. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and my stay there was just what I needed (unfortunately it was cut short when my bowel burst and I had to be rushed to St James's hospital for an operation!)
If anyone wants to donate to St Gemma's there are various ways of doing this, check out their
website for more info on how to
support them.
