I didn't manage to go to Wincanton on Saturday as I haven't been too well but my daughter Jasmin came up and we went to Salisbury Cathedral. She's here now with her friend Chloe massaging my feet.
Physio is going well and I'm working on getting myself out of bed rather than using a winch. Physio is demanding, but it is good because it is a challenge and that makes me feel better.
If I'm honest I'm feeling a bit pants as I come to terms with everything. It's very hard.
I've been thinking about getting myself a horse, so that I don't have to sit in this stupid wheel chair. My dad has a really nice pony called Cracker and a cart so maybe I'll try that. I've never been a happy hacker but I need to think of ways to get around so I need to find myself a nice pony - and a house with a field to keep it in.
I would like to say a big thankyou to all the girls who were raising money for me at Buckfastleigh yesterday and to everyone at the South Dorset point-to-point. I'm really so very grateful.
Monday, 18 February 2008
Monday, 11 February 2008
Ladies take a leap for Sarah
A PARACHUTE jump of a different kind will take place in April when point-to-point jockeys Lucy Gardner, Jenny Carr, and Claire Little don their racing gear and take a leap for Sarah.
The three are planning to plummet to earth in full racing regalia in aid of the Sarah Gaisford Fund, set up for Sarah .
Jenny, 19, who has ridden four winners to date and works for Polly Gundry, said: “I knew Sarah when I first went to Jimmy Frost on work experience when I was 14 and she was always incredibly kind and helpful. She is now a great friend and I would like to think if something like that happened to me, someone would help out.”
So far the trio have raised nearly £800. If you would like to help, call Jenny on 07706550218.
A PARACHUTE jump of a different kind will take place in April when point-to-point jockeys Lucy Gardner, Jenny Carr, and Claire Little don their racing gear and take a leap for Sarah.
The three are planning to plummet to earth in full racing regalia in aid of the Sarah Gaisford Fund, set up for Sarah .
Jenny, 19, who has ridden four winners to date and works for Polly Gundry, said: “I knew Sarah when I first went to Jimmy Frost on work experience when I was 14 and she was always incredibly kind and helpful. She is now a great friend and I would like to think if something like that happened to me, someone would help out.”
So far the trio have raised nearly £800. If you would like to help, call Jenny on 07706550218.
Thursday, 7 February 2008
"I've been at Odstock for nearly two weeks now and it's a great place. I've been out and about in my wheel chair and I've learned the art of performing wheelies, thanks to the great help given to me by the physios.
"There are times when I do feel very down and frustrated and the progress I made at Exeter was a little too quick so I've had to take a few steps back but it is very, very good here. I'm hoping Robert Alner will be here soon so that I can watch the racing on his telly!
"I'm planning to go to Wincanton Races a week on Saturday where I'll be able to see my friends and I would also really like people to come and visit.
"My dog Lily is coming to see me tomorrow and then we are going to the pub!"
"It has been quite tiring, but I'll be updating more regularly again now."
"There are times when I do feel very down and frustrated and the progress I made at Exeter was a little too quick so I've had to take a few steps back but it is very, very good here. I'm hoping Robert Alner will be here soon so that I can watch the racing on his telly!
"I'm planning to go to Wincanton Races a week on Saturday where I'll be able to see my friends and I would also really like people to come and visit.
"My dog Lily is coming to see me tomorrow and then we are going to the pub!"
"It has been quite tiring, but I'll be updating more regularly again now."
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