6 more sleeps...

I think it's finally hit me... I'm getting married in 6 days time! The excitement is building again and I have a fixed smile on my face. Maybe I'm practising ready for the photographs! 

I think most things are done now. We have a few last minute things to do next week, like collecting my bouquet and L'il Miss' corsage, cleaning the car and adding the ribbons etc. I'm also thinking about getting a henna tattoo on my feet as I can't get shoes on thanks to Arthur (itis). I'm not sure yet so I'll see if we have time. At the very least I will have bright red nail polish on! 

I now have my dress and L'il Miss' dress. They are steamed and hanging ready for the day. I suppose I'd better iron Mr Ty Siriol's shirt as he doesn't do a great job!! 

It's also going to be fantastic to catch up with a few friends who I haven't seen in person for some time. A very special friend of mine (kind of like a modern pen friend I suppose) who has seen me through everything for years will be coming down on Wednesday and I have loads of hugs waiting for her. I can't wait! 

There is a bit of a downside as well, we lost our best man due to a friend showing her true colours. Mr TS simply said that he doesn't need a best man anyway, but I know that he's hurt by it, as am I. But we can't let it get us down. Afterall, there are three kinds of friends, friends for a season, friends for a reason and friends for life. So onwards we move. 

I'm looking forward to being able to share some photos with you afterwards but for now here's a pic of my wonderful man with me. 

Me and my wonderful man.

I really couldn't ask for anything more in a man, except maybe that I'd prefer a model that didn't snore! I'll find out if he reads this now! ;-) He certainly completes our family. L'il Miss is happy to remind him as well that we are a package deal and he's also marrying her! We are both going to walk down the aisle, hand in hand, towards him to symbolise that. 

Enough of the soppy stuff now as I know I'll end up crying. I'm a real wimp when it comes to the mushy stuff! Don't forget to check back to see the photos. I'll see you on the other side! 

Love to you all,
Cathy xx 

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Fibromyalgia Awareness

I haven't blogged for months now and I really should try to get back into the swing of things again. My last blog was nearly 3 months ago and a lot has happened in those 3 months. Mainly I've been very ill and had a spell in hospital. I've also had a wall knocked down between my kitchen and dining room and all the mess and upheaval that comes with it. And of course, I've had my wedding to prepare for. So all in all blogging hasn't really made my list. 

The biggest problem has been my health. I have various autoimmune conditions, including psoriatic arthritis (not the wear and tear type that your granny might have but an autoimmune type that destroys my joints, tendons, skin and internal organs) and I also have severe fibromyalgia. My illness used to be what was called an invisible illness but in the last year has become painfully visible with me having to use a wheelchair outside the house. That was the biggest pill to swallow and let me tell you, I have some pretty big pills (and pain patches and injections). 

I have been so ill recently that I've had a week in hospital when I couldn't walk and had joints syringed out and flushed. I am mobile again but not hugely. It has been a big worry the last few months as to whether I will be walking down the aisle next week or wheeling down the aisle. At this point I think I will be walking but don't expect it to be elegant. I have no idea if I will be able to do the most basic of first dances. I'll have to wait and see what happens on the day as this disease is hugely variable. Thankfully, the wedding isn't that important to either me or Mr Ty Siriol. We are both mature enough to see that the marriage is the important thing. Also, if I get down the aisle in this state and he says, 'I do', then I'm holding him to it! Even so, I can't count how many times we've said that we should have eloped. I guess you'll find out how it goes after the event when I have some pics to share with you. 

It was rather ironic that I was really ill this year and completely wiped on Fibromyalgia Awareness Day (12th May). I turned my FB page purple for the month of May in its honor and to try to raise awareness. In addition, I put a purple ring dish up for auction for Fibroduck Foundation (UK based charity researching into Fibromyalgia). Here's the dish that when for a nice sum.  

Donated by Ty Siriol to an auction for Fibromyalgia research.

I also bid on several items and won two of them. Ty Siriol also made a donation to Fibroduck. 

Here's my profile and some of my awareness pics that I used. 

If you or someone you know is a fibro-warrior, then please feel free to share this so they can find lots of useful information and support.

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I feel like I should have posted this weeks ago but then again, those who are affected by this awful disease live it each and every day so it doesn't really matter when I post it. 

Thank you for reading,
Cath xx

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