Progress… perhaps?

These past few weeks have definitely had their ups and downs, unfortunately slightly more downs than ups. It has been a pretty busy schedule compared to what I usually do, as my sister came home for just under two weeks; it was her birthday whilst she was down, so everything got a little more chaotic.

I'm gonna rewind to before she came back first, and tell ya some of my ups - although I felt similar to usual, I saved enough energy to attend Monday night prayers at Church. The thought of it made me overly anxious - I hadn't been out for a while, and I was unsure who I would know there, and my mind was jumping ahead (as it likes to do) thinking of the consequences of it all. With the support of an extremely close friend, everything turned out fine. I felt so blessed to have the support of friends and overwhelmed with the huge amount of love.

I got mail this week too, with a gorgeous surprise gift arriving from America. It was a present from Brianna, and I can't do justice to how lovely and thoughtful it was - I cried just from reading the note, and then the actual gift made me cry more. It was an Alex & Ani bracelet, with a water lily charm. It reminded Bri of me, and when I read the description card I understood why.
        I couldn't have been happier with the gift; the only downside is that I can't thank her in person, and it just makes me miss her more.
       If you are looking for a special gift for someone Alex & Ani make lovely jewellery; they are all hand made and each one has a different meaning. Stunning.

Last week my family and I went to see Sarah Millican in concert. We'd booked the tickets over two years ago, and I'd nearly completely forgotten. She was so so funny, all be it a little lot rude! It was her 'Home Bird' tour, and we all got either a Home Bird or Dirty Stop Out badge - I'm definitely a Home Bird, I love everything about my home, being with my family, relaxing, and of course I can't do much else apart from be at home lately. Even if I could do a lot more, I'd definitely still be one because staying out late is not my thing. I'm a pyjamas and cuppa splash cuddled up on the sofa kinda girl.
        Which one would you be?

For my sisters birthday we went out for lunch, just her and me, to our local garden centre, which has a little cafe in it. It was great to spend some time with her, chatting things through and eating yummy food.

All the busy-ness (not sure if that's a word) took its toll, and I've been paying for it this week, but it was worth it. To spend time with friends and family, and to do things that I enjoy was lovely, and I think there is perhaps the tiniest bit of progress happening - there's just always that cloud hanging over me waiting.