The First Sunday in Advent

Today, December 2, is a day with the sky completely cloud-covered. There is little wind whereas yesterday it was stronger; I look out at the trees which have shed all their leaves (oh how quickly they go from green through varying shades of orange to bare branches); the tops of the trees are swaying in the wind. It looks cold and wintery, but at least it is dry.

I ordered some items from Amazon for youngest grandson and asked for them to be gift wrapped. I am delighted with the result, beautiful, neat wrapping attractive silvery paper and silver ribbon, with a gift card including my Christmas message. I have difficulty with my hands and am inclined to make a poor fist of writing cards and, particularly of wrapping presents.

Amazon could have a lot to answer for here.

NB to Amazon, Crisp tenners in a brown envelop for this shameless plug.

I am pleased to report that I am on the mend today, although the legs are definitely made of jelly. I am more than grateful for the two contributions from Occupational Therapy (part of Social Work Department), namely the seat cushion to help me stand up from my chair and also the frame round the loo which again helps me to stand. After really struggling today, I have now ordered a typist chair with arms.

Best sister in the world called in yesterday and, as well as having a good ‘blether’ she made me a life-saving cup of tea and made my bed up nicely so that it was really welcoming at night.

Couldn’t settle myself to much reading or to a DVD, so made good use of the time by wrapping some Christmas presents (it was much easier having Amazon do that job!!