About me

PROFILE:
I have been writing poetry and stories since I was a child, and a love of reading was instilled in me from an early age. I am passionate about writing, and hope you enjoy the books I have written. Whilst most of you sleep soundly in your beds, like many Parkinson’s patients, insomnia dictates, so during those hours that sleep eludes me, the house is tranquil and quiet, an atmosphere perfect to immerse myself in writing. My life has been a series of strange events, which have without doubt contributed to my creativity. To publish anything is to bear one’s soul to the world. It is to stand naked and let everyone see who you really are. I have poured my heart and soul out on paper and I hope to share this journey, immersing you in a story, capturing your attention and firing the imagination. Through my writing and public speaking I hope to bring greater awareness to the general public about living with chronic disease.

Monday, November 7, 2011

Enzyme Replacement Therapy

Having Gaucher disease, I receive enzyme replacement therapy in the form of infusions twice a month. Yesterday morning the smiling delightful nurse arrived, promptly as always, and I was hooked up to the i.v. line. I have a stand on wheels, so am able to move around, but a little limited as too much movement alters the speed of the drip. Several months ago, whilst having my treatment, my next door neighbour, who has become a close friend over the years, knocked on the door and asked me in for coffee. I stood in the doorway with stand in tow, and she didn't bat an eyelid, so I followed her in, wheeling my stand alongside I had morning coffee at her house. The medication takes an hour and a half, but the time went by very quickly, having chatted nonstop discussing everything from baking, the new headmistress at the school, local elections, pros and cons of using real butter as opposed to margarine, and of course no worthwhile discussion would be complete without a short debate on world peace! We sipped coffee and munched on the freshly baked biscuits still warm from the oven, by which time my treatment was finished. Having a wonderful next door neighbour is a huge plus, but I had to laugh at the comic scene of going from our house to next door with my i.v. and stand. I don't think there are too many places one could do this. Living in a small friendly village definitely has its plusses. 

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