I like Carol Kings song called tapestry, in fact it used to be my favourite song to play on my 12 string guitar.

I like the thought of our lives being a tapestry. I’m doing lots of crochet at the moment. I haven’t done it for years but thought it would be a good thing to pick up again, I was right, it’s bringing me joy.

I get loose ends when there’s either the end of the wool or because I change to a different colour. But as I weave them in they can’t be seen as they become better because they are part of the whole process. I like that thought.

Even with early onset Alzheimer’s, I can still have those grateful thoughts, although mostly I can’t write them down!! I love the technology which helps me speak the words and then I get to see them appear in black-and-white.

These thoughts help me realise that I’ve still got lots of living and lots of things to give even when Alzheimer’s has stolen so much. I will do so much more with my life, even with Alzheimer’s.