Well back to work and a complete shock to the system but so good to see everyone and be back in the thick of it. It did feel strange at first but everyone was so welcoming and it was much better to be busy all day than dwelling on horrendous possibilities. Not a day with students though so a gentle re-entry with lots of training and seminars. Then it was off to the hospital for more physio and ankle still 'locked' but apparently these things take time and so have more exercises to work on. Feel shattered tonight but glad to be back. The day clouded by the news of the unexpected passing of a friend and he was only in his fifties too. Very, very sad news indeed. God bless his soul.
Then I came home and saw on the news that another soldier had died whilst on foot patrol in Helmund. He was from the Royal Anglian Regiment and hasn't yet been named. Oh Lord how quickly we resume business as usual and may the poor soul RIP. It's so relentless and unrepenting just one more death after another.
H back in Dartmouth and loving it, R due home at about eight o'clock tonight and I'm going to have a lovely hot soak in the bath, put pyjamas on and snuggle down on the sofa. No news from C so thank you Lord. Freezing cold weather with lots of ice and the possibility of yet more snow tomorrow, we've definitely had enough of it now and want normal back.
Lots of prayers for loved ones not home and for those who have recently passed away.
Speak soon. A soldier's Mum x
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