Rose bud

The Julia Rose, preparing to bloom for her birthday at the end of the week. 

A somewhat down day today, but I was reminded of my blessings too this evening when Anita called. Her husband Alan (B’s friend) died a few weeks ago, in dreadful circumstances. I stopped feeling so sorry for myself. Although a few years younger than me Anita is truly crippled with RA. With no one else at home she is struggling, she has slight use of one arm, but not enough to even carry a cup of tea. She only has use of one leg and the stairs are a terrifying challenge every day. On top of that she is scheduled for a prolapsed bowel op. Nevertheless, she remains determined and her mantra is ‘just got to get on with it’. 
Life is so cruel!