Category Archives: How I Live

Advent – Preparation and Change for 2016.

Posted on December 12, 2015 by nicdempsey

This is the second of three posts about how I felt 2015 went for me. Rather than focus on the goals I set for 2015, this is more about the other stuff, the things that touched a nerve or places … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – Family Time

Posted on December 7, 2015 by nicdempsey

Last week was my last week of sick leave. As of today, I’m back at work. What did I do with my last week? Pretty much the same as I did last week but with more family members and a … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – People are terrible

Posted on November 30, 2015 by nicdempsey

This week I went outside three times and two of those times I was by myself. I know it sounds silly but it’s a big deal for me. I’m aware that I’m going to be back to work soon and … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – Oli is Six

Posted on November 23, 2015 by nicdempsey

You would be forgiven for thinking that the Life Happened updates have been a little bit boring recently and you’d be right because I can’t walk much, don’t leave the house and don’t do much at all.. However this week, … Continue reading →

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Foot Update

Posted on November 18, 2015 by nicdempsey

It’s been three and a half weeks since the osteotomy and two weeks since I had the stitches out and it’s looking much better The scar isn’t looking nearly as fearsome and, provided I’m wearing the boot, I’m more mobile … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – A short walk

Posted on November 16, 2015 by nicdempsey

Week three of osteotomy recovery and I’m a bit more on my feet but still in the boot. I went for two walks outside on Wednesday and Sunday and I’m on my feet enough to do things like cook and … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – Stitches and sofa time.

Posted on November 9, 2015 by nicdempsey

It’s fair to say that I’ve been completely out of the loop this week, I haven’t heard Adele’s new song, didn’t see the John Lewis Christmas advert and I wasn’t wearing a poppy. The most exciting parts of my week were … Continue reading →

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Freedom…sort of…

Posted on November 5, 2015 by nicdempsey

Yesterday, I got my stitches out! My lovely brother drove Ma and me to the hospital and then I finally got to see my foot.As you can see, the operation has made my foot any prettier but it’s so lovely … Continue reading →

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Recovering from surgery…

Posted on October 28, 2015 by nicdempsey

It’s been 5 days since the osteotomy, honestly, I’m surprised by how easy and how difficult it’s been. First up pain. It is painful, someone cut open my foot, shaved off some bone and moved my toe to a new position. … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – Limping Lily

Posted on October 25, 2015 by nicdempsey

So this week, was all about Friday, when I had a bunion operation. Anyone wants me in the next couple of weeks, I'll be at home! https://t.co/UdtNpXEvnp — Nicola Dempsey (@nicdempsey) October 23, 2015 It was the first time I’d … Continue reading →

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