Well, I’ve had a great couple of weeks. I’m even starting to dare to think that the antibiotics are actually working because it is Lyme Disease after all. So many people (some of who are unaware that I’m even sick) have commented on how I’m looking better. I’ve had lots of friends come for visits and although I’m always a bit worn out afterwards it has not been for days or weeks which is generally how things go. It has been so great to feel a bit more normal.

The Elphic’s and the Bradshaw’s came for a family outing and Zara made sure I didn’t miss out on desert (I had been a very good girl after all) and got me a Punky Penguin.

The Yoga girls came for a reunion where we did absolutely no yoga (as usual) but drank lots of Prosecco (err as usual) and ended up all joining in with a singing Mexican wave in the local pub (not so usual!).

Soph came for a couple of days bringing a nice bottle of Cremant from Paris (did I tell you she’s my favourite?) and we had a great time getting bargains in the local charity shops and making pumpkin soup. The kids almost knocked me over grabbing sweets on Halloween – who knew four year olds were so strong, it’s amazing what a few kg’s of sugar can do!

I just really hope this good patch continues. It looks like next step is IV antibiotics for a while and see if I can get this thing shifted once and for all (if it is Lyme). I hardly dare imagine what life would be like if I get better as I don’t think I can cope with another wasted journey. I’m so excited about potentially being able to go for a walk without drama or going to a shop and not having to do a super market sweep style grab and run before I pass out. Once more, fingers crossed!