I am always write!

September went well, as did our holiday in Devon. Despite the current issues, we spent quality time enjoying the weather and found a number of fabulous places to eat. We could not have asked for a better time and I was even tempted into a brisk swim in the Atlantic, which I found to be surprisingly warm. Back from holidays and back to work – Got to pay for next years down time! By mid October, neither of us was feeling well and a test on the 16th confirmed the worst. Positive, COVID-19. If I was to be fair, both of us had been feeling pretty rough but hoping that it would pass, but my GP sent some oxygen saturation testing equipment to our home and the end result was a quick trip to Blackburn Royal Infirmary; for me at least as my partner was spared the experience. I was admitted and stayed in for four days.

I suppose the question is – What do I make of it all?

The answer is quite simple – It was one of the scariest and most sobering times in my life and I would wish it on no one. It also taught me to value what I have in terms of health and look after it along with those I hold dear to me. I suppose if I looked hard enough, I could find dozens of things that the experience gave, and an equal amount that it took away. One thing is for sure and that is – I will be taking the option of the vaccine as soon as it is appropriate as I will do more or less anything to avoid that experience if I possibly can.

Before I go any further, may I wholeheartedly thank the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at Blackburn Royal Infirmary for their kindness, professionalism and care. My life would have been much harder without you – If I had one…

Moving forward, because I still can, is Akresha II. I did attempt to work upon it during NaNoWriMo but with recovery time and a general lack of interest, it didn’t happen, but I have started writing again and it will be finished; just not when I intended. I am currently re-reading Akresha to ensure that I have things the right way up!

I do have further thoughts and ideas that are beginning to surface and say ‘Write Me!’ and it brings me to the last lesson I learned from my experience with the virus – Never give up…

Adieu