Not a great week.

My illness is Stage 4 liver disease and serious respiratory proplems. There is nothing that can be done. I have got used to it having no energy etc. Last,weeks rain was pretty constant and met I rarely got out. This is soo hard to accept as the fresh air in a great solace for me.i had to spend two days in bed This knocked me for 6

I still find it hard to be asked what’s up with me.So many questions so few answers. My voice is weak and can,t chat for long. This is why I do not want many visitors. I have to protect myself and my voice Its hard to live with but that’s life.

I got one day out a bit of sun and see Yvette and Kalie this week and they have been a-good help so much to sort out. Kalie is off to Harris lots of great memories there. We also visited the undertaker he was a big help,thanks Dan Ralph. These things have to be done and though hard worth it.

On the bright slide the weather should be better. It was hard to sell my mountain bike ( electric) I had only used it twice I could hardly lift it now. It’s gone to good home. A good friend will get great joy out it. Great to see the flowers are out that cheers me up.

I had a surprise visitor Pete from Cornwall he is up working with SAR helicopters at Inverness. I have managed a few short walks as the weather is better. This helps so much and the warmth of the sun brings me much joy.i will feel a bit better just had a visit from the Respiratory physio lots of advice to follow. I went for a wander not far Cummingston to Hopeman about 3 miles in total, just be for the exercise. Pete came I felt wobbly on the wee hill before the campsite had a break and took my arm for 5 min we made it to his cabin. We had soup and a brew I felt better and managed to walk back to Cummingston. I was shattered and how weak I felt.

Then it was home and try to chill out.

Take care all.

Pete

About heavywhalley.MBE

Mountain Rescue Specialist. Environmentalist. Spent 37 years with RAF Mountain Rescue and 3 years with a civilian Team . Still an active Mountaineer when body slows, loves the wild places.
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5 Responses to Not a great week.

  1. The weather for the past few months has been depressing us all, Heavy, and in your position it must feel so much worse. But three miles! It may seem nothing to what you used to do, but… Well, where so many with your ailments would retreat inside themselves both physically and mentally, your courage and determination are both humbling and inspiring. Still a hero.

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  2. Terry McDevitt says:

    Heavy

    desperately sorry to hear of your travails my friend. I’m sure everyone that knows you will feel the same because everyone you know regards you in the highest esteem. You are very well thought of by your peers. So I hope you can take solace from that.
    Yours is a life well lived my friend, make no mistake about that.
    you are one person that I’m proud to know, that’s for sure.
    I’m undergoing treatment for prostate cancer at the moment but the medics have told me that the prognosis is good for me thank God.
    I’m back to being a religious person these days so, if you don’t mind, I’ll be praying for you.
    take very good care of yourself for me.
    yours aye,

    Terry McDevitt

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  3. Stay strong Heavy. We’re thinking of you and appreciate your updates, though we’re sure they are so hard to write.

    Yours Aye, Whensoever.

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  4. chopperlad says:

    Sending love, Heavy,

    George

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  5. Chris Kay says:

    Thinking about you, Heavy. Take care.

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