Been really quiet again on our blog...I would like to say there was a glam reason for this, been on holiday, been out every night at Champagne launch parties every night etc. etc....However that would be a big fat lie - we have been here all along but just too tired at the end of the day to contemplate much more than collapsing onto the sofa.......

We did go to Bestival - and had a great time. It was for me however also a very stark reality check. I could not walk on the hills nor in the crowds. I needed a wheelchair to get around and there was also a realisation that its always going to be that way, I have done a great job getting back on my feet but sometimes I am just to stubborn - I will try to walk to somewhere that I can be wheeled to in 5 minutes, walking takes me 40 and I arrive exhausted!!

This realisation has led to some changes this week as well. I have been going into work everyday now on the dreaded Northern Line. I enjoy the Independence this gives me and being in the office. It is however tiring, the accessibility of London's Victorian underground system for those with mobility issues is appalling. I arrive at my desk feeling like I have run a marathon, work all day and then run another to get home. Unsurprisingly I have begun to feel this week that I couldn't cope. But giving up is not really an option either. Finally yesterday I struck a deal to work from home 2 days a week. This should hopefully stop me being so tired all the time, and leave me a bit more time for the truly important things in life - like this blog!!!

6 months ago today .............

How time flies. 6 months ago to the day I was sat in the Mckissock ward on a Friday night watching Mel being wheeled into theatre. 2 hours later the consultant found me and had great pleasure in informing me that everything had gone sweet as. As the clock ticked away and minutes turned into hours I began to get a little worried when finally someone in scrubs found me. Patrick the Registrar began to tell me that Mel was having difficulty in regaining any movement beneath her neck and would be spending the weekend in intensive care. The yo yo of emotions is something I would like to remember and never have to live through again. My beautiful wife has slogged her guts out and has come a million miles. Back on her feet and heading up to work on the northern line every other day is an amazing achievement. Furthermore this coming weekend will see us head of to the lovely isle of wight with our dear friends Bert and Heidi to hit Bestival. Best thing is she has managed to blag us all wristbands for the viewing platform. And................ I hear a rumour that a certain set of robes maybe used as we re - new our vows in a stupid inflatable church. Happy days.