Hello everyone

Today I am feeling very proud, 20th Feb 2015 I was in The Freeman Hospital, Newcastle waiting to go to theatre for surgery. Why am I proud?

I had my left kidney removed. It then went on a little journey to the RVI, Newcastle to be transplanted in to my, then 17 year old, stepson. I had various tests to ensure I was healthy and lost around 21lbs in weight. I wasn’t on the 5:2 when I lost the weight, mainly from exercise and eating healthy.

My stepson has grown in to a healthy young man gaining much needed weight and even grew 2 inches in height. Last weekend he celebrated his 18th birthday.

This has been a very rewarding journey and made me look at myself and my life. I try not to stress over things I cannot change. I feel so much more in a good place. If today hasn’t gone well I no longer beat myself up over it. Bounce back tomorrow. The time has come for me to lose the last lot of weight and get to my target. My journey will most likely follow that of a roller coaster but that’s life.

Today I celebrate my life and all it means, I celebrate the life I gave to a very sick young man and I celebrate life in general. A beautiful thing that we all need to embrace and enjoy.

Whatever you are celebrating today, or any day, I wish you well and thank you for taking the time to read this post