Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Ambulances and Anzac Biscuits.

I was getting ready to post earlier today and this morning we got one of those phone calls, a family member taken ill and off to hospital in an ambulance.

I threw away plans to work on my posts in draft. 
Feeling stuck in a rut, and sick with worry, I didn’t quite know how to climb out of it, so I baked Anzac biscuits; comfort food.



Exclusively Food - Chewy Anzac Biscuits - recipe here

We are 4-5hrs away.
I burnt one tray of biscuits distracted by Facebook.

Towards lunchtime, and after a reassuring call to say that he was settled into the cardiac ward and* in good hands, I was beginning to feel much better and more hopeful about achieving my goals today.

Wrong.

It’s so easy to make excuses.
I couldn't concentrate; chemo brain.
I was side-tracked by children , eating said Anzac biscuits and an appointment at 3.30pm for the children in town.
Try as I might I couldn't focus on the journey ahead.


“If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking.” – Buddhist Saying

In my own time.
I am still enjoying the journey as I press towards the mark.
With time, I can do anything; swim a river , climb a mountain or just maybe one day run - a half marathon (that my friends - is my limit ! )

I am still hobbling about though I ran on my treadmill for the first time in a week despite the discomfort.
Slow. I am stubborn , not swift or graceful.
Determined not to let a week of desserts and extra toast get the better of me.


What do you do when you feel discouraged ?
Do you set your sights high anyway and tell yourself it is okay to wait until tomorrow ?
How many Anzac biscuits is too many ? 

Linking up with Jess #IBOT 

*Scratch that the update at 6.30pm is he is still waiting for a bed in the Cardiac ward.

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johblogs 6p · 625 weeks ago

Trish, I can relate to this post! Sometimes it feels like someone is just standing over with a bucket of obstacles to rain down. I am so impressed and inspired you got on the treadmill though... I must get back to it. I haven't exercised for over a week and like you I have some fine excuses, but you have helped to make them flimsy. Thanks.
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Multiblogging Mum · 625 weeks ago

well done on getting on that treadmill.
4 months since I last got on my treadmill.
hope your loved one has a speedy recovery.
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aparentinglife 57p · 625 weeks ago

Yay! for getting on the tread mill, I managed to drag myself out for 5km yesterday, felt so good. Need to make sure I keep on doing it. Best way to keep me out of a rut. So sorry to hear about your family member. I hope he gets his bed and better sooner rather than later.

Oh and yum for ANZAC biscuits. Fairy wishes and butterfly kisses lovely
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bubsweatandtears 26p · 625 weeks ago

Trish - so sorry to hear you're facing challenges. May you find a rest on Anzac Day and know your loved one is settled in safe hands. xx
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havealaughonme 84p · 625 weeks ago

No such thing as too many biscuits, sorry for the stress you have all had to go through.
When I feel discourage I look in to the eyes of my three precious offspring and remember how lucky I am to have them.
Hugs - Em x
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yvettelittlebentoblog 54p · 625 weeks ago

I had a baking disaster 3 different meals last week.. and tomorrow I will be making my attempt at NZ Anzac biscuits :) Because I am a kiwi.. fingers crossed they turn out ok!
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teapotsandtractors 55p · 625 weeks ago

It's Anzac week there is no limit to how many Anzac Biscuits your allowed to eat.

PS I burn things while distracted by facebook
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Ash K · 625 weeks ago

I learnt (the hard way) that sometimes you just have to roll with the punches. Do what you can at that moment and don't ask any more of yourself. Easier said than done. Sometimes learning to do that is just as hard as facing or doing what you have to. Hoping your loved one is now comfortable on a ward and keeping you both in my thoughts xx PS (I don't think the diggers would have ever believed there was such a thing as eating too many ANZAC biscuits - so eat up!)
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Josefa · 625 weeks ago

Such hard questions to answer. The easiest is the Anzac bikkie one - you can never have too many :)
I am always throw into a mental chaos when something happens to someone in our family - it takes days, if not weeks for me to regain composure after it. You are a good woman to get on that treadmill - but go easy on yourself - be kind to yourself
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Lilly · 625 weeks ago

I understand Trish I do. I think you should go back and read your posts from start to finish. You are a doer and very strong and accomplished. Don't be hard on yourself you are making such progress. It must have been a shock with the medical emergency. Totally scary and triggering for you too.

Baking is a good distraction and so is eating the baking. I consumed far too many Anzac biscuits myself today....ah well. If today has taught me anything its that people go through horrific battles and while they may never forget they go on with their lives more determined and focused than ever. Sounds like someone else I know. big hugs to you x
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ritaazar2 59p · 625 weeks ago

Yep, I bake when I feel discouraged. Trish, just want to say that I'm just doing one linky a week at the moment because I have a lot going on and this is why I'm not linking with Wordless Wednesday. Hope your loved one is ok and praying for both of you.
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