Morning Folks,

Health updates this week are (thankfully) scant, with some back issues and, what I think is, lower back muscular pain. A new development and I am unsure if it it connected to the start of the consumption of the supplements (Vit D and Calcium); time will tell. I managed to squeeze in soe walks during the week, as the weather was superb and it is nice to see the difference in impact and my ability to do these with less strain. No major overexertions during the week, compared to the previous week’s activities, as the focus was all on completing volume 6 of my ongoing WSS RKT series of books.

On a related note to my situation, I attended the funeral service of a friend, Liam. He had unfortunately been diagnosed with a different form of cancer, a much more aggressive type and one that gave him little time to contemplate what was happening, before that disease took his life. The service was a struggle for me personally, watching his family and friends gather to say goodbye and give him his final farewell. The pain on many faces was obvious and although, when I am gone, I will not see that side of things, it hammered home the impact of death on our families and friends. I was very anxious throughout the service and found it far harder to get through, than anticipated. We can only guess about the level of pain felt by those close to us, after we have gone. Seeing that for Liam’s family and friends was challenging and I could not stop thinking about the heartache that naturally comes with the death of someone close. He had a great send off and watching what his family had done for him, has resulted in me diverting some time last week to pulling together elements of what Sandra and I think should be in my own farewell service.

Death leaves a heavy burden on those that remain and our plan is to lessen that burden, as I move closer to that end point, by pulling together various required elements and then maybe sharing them with very close family, all whilst I am here. May sound odd to some of you, but I think anything that lightens the load of those in anguish (or joy!), can only but help. Most of the other key elements are sorted, but that one is important and not one that has been given the time it needs. Part of that is due to me focusing on living and not what will happen at the end / afterwards, but ignoring it too, is not an option. Liam’s short, but intense, battle with the disease has impacted me, as did his service; a harsh reminder that we do not know what tomorrow brings, the importance of what today means and of course, none of us get out alive!

As mentioned, the majority of the week was devoted to completing Volume 6 of one of my book series. I had given myself a self-imposed deadline of the 30th of June, but alas, I think one more day is needed. Sandra frequently reminds me that I pressure myself with these self-imposed targets, but I think they are helpful and ensure projects get completed (books, chores, DIY and other key things). I also have the increased motivation of limited remaining time, which certainly keeps me focused. Work also moved one a little with the Fritz Witt book and a key acquisition was sorted during the week, with delivery hopefully taking place in the next week or so; it will be a nice addition to that project, which will be completed after Volume 6 is at the printers.

The last of the focuses for last week, was some time on the Just Stop Custard campaign and a key summary was posted, and thanks to those of you who continue to engage in this fun topic. Further posts will follow and the campaign is far from over.

Thanks for all of your continued support comments and interactions, they are appreciated.

Regards
Peter