September 20th

I went back to work last Thursday!! It's such a huge step forward for me to go back to work and I really feel like life is getting back to normal at last. It was a little strange to feel like the new girl again but it was SO good to be back and see everyone. They have all been so kind & welcoming & have been such an encouragement to me over the past few months :)

I worked Thursday & Friday last week and am planning to work 3 days a week for the next while - two days in the office and one day at home. As it's a 2 hour drive from Swindon to Kettering, I'm planning to travel up one morning, stay overnight and travel back the following evening. I was tired this weekend after going back but it's great to be able to work part time and have rest days in between. This week is Tuesday & Wednesday in the office and then Thursday or Friday from home. I really feel I'm ready for this next step now & am looking forward to getting back into things again slowly but surely.

September 10th

It's almost the middle of September and it's amazing how quickly time is going by. I'm ready to go back to work in the next couple of weeks and am planning to go back on a part time basis and see how I get on. It feels good to be getting back to normality but I'm sure it will be quite a change after 10 months off work!

In the meanwhile, I have spent this week doing a lot of swimming, walking and playing badminton, trying to exercise my arm and get my energy levels back. I've been really pleased with how much I can do but I'm also conscious that I shouldn't overdo things!

August 31st

We've just had a great week with my nieces - Lauren & Isabel came back to the UK with me last Tuesday and then Heather & Leah joined us on Friday. It was so lovely to spend time with them and get to take them swimming, shopping, to wildlife parks, playgrounds & the biggest treat of all - Legoland!! They went home well tired after their holiday & ready to go back to school tomorrow.

It was a good test of my energy & stamina too but I did quite well and feel I'm starting to get my energy back again. I'm feeling it today though & am pretty tired after the week!!

August 21st

I've been back in Cork for the last week, spending time with family and friends. It's been really lovely to catch up with everyone, especially now that all my treatment is over & I'm starting to feel a bit more like myself again.

I'm going back to the UK on Tuesday and my two nieces are coming back with me for a little holiday before they go back to school. So looking forward to having them to stay!