Cold Weather

It is very cold at minus 5 degrees, and there is a treacherous layer of ice on roads and pavements. Hospitals are struggling to cope with all the fractures from falls on ice. The 'flu is rampaging and doctors surgeries have been told to put 'flu sufferers in a separate waiting room, wearing surgical masks. This 'flu is severe. Most people get well spontaneously but others have complications, some of them serious. An elderly person with asthma and heart disease would suffer more than a young and healthy person. I really don't see that you can ask someone with respiratory difficulties to wear a surgical mask.

Michelle took Wendy into town for a burger today. When Wendy said she was cold, Michelle took her into George as Asda to buy gloves and ended up buying several beautiful outfits as well as the gloves. She was told that her size had blue labels and she understood and went and selected the things she wanted in her size. Then Michelle brought her home on a bus, which is her favourite means of transport. Going on a bus is an enormous treat for her and she was full of excitement and bursting with news when they got back. Auntie Michelle had spoiled her rotten and loved every minute of it.

When they went home, Wendy was dressed warmly because of the extreme cold. This is what she looked like:


Caelyn is very tired and the new baby is lying awkwardly, so she is more uncomfortable than other women at 5 months. She is so willing and she tries so hard but keeping up with Wendy would exhaust anyone, plus she is a good wife to Nigel and a good housewife. But she tires easily and she pushes herself too hard. Her body is crying out for rest that is unattainable, poor kid. And she is so good with Wendy, and talks to her so nicely - firmly when necessary and clearly, but always kindly. Wendy being a very bright little button has to be watched closely during every waking moment. She's a great kid with a natural curiosity. She wants to explore her world and experiment in it, and it isn't always safe, so she needs adult eyes on her all the time. She has blessed our family so much and we all love her to bits.