Swim 22 for Diabetes UK

[Pip]

I am taking part in Swim 22 for Diabetes UK as I am diabetic so fully aware of the problems associated with diabetes, the link for me is https://swim22.diabetes.org.uk/users/philippahope-hornsey?fbclid=IwAR2l47Jp-_XLBHsrdEGwbkEiiHt8jCtZR85P3kj5Cc1HH_tpyI055s7eTkU

Anybody who is willing to sponsor me will be appreciated for this good cause.

[Amanda_George]

Sponsored you this morning, Pip... couldn't find a way to do it per mile though?

[Pip]

Thank you so much 

[Pip]

I've swum over 2 miles now 

[Amanda_George]

That's awesome, Pip!    Keep going and you'll get there before you know it!   

[Pip]

Feeling a bit of a failure but that's depression talking 

[Amanda_George]

if you want it?

You're right about it being the depression that's making you feel this way but you're doing more than a lot of people to raise money for Diabetes UK!

[Pip]

Thank you  and as Rick hasn't done any swimming and it was his idea to be part of this event I should be proud of myself.  I'm determined to keep up with it as it's a purpose to concentrate on and helping myself to feel fitter as well as raising money.

[Amanda_George]

Does Rick have depression too?  Maybe make it into a gentle competition between you and reward yourselves every time you both go swimming?  Not necessarily a big treat, but something for you both to look forward to when you get home from the swimming?

[Pip]

I've tried different tactics but nothing works so now I simply tell Rick I'm going into the pool and set targets for myself.  At the end of the day he is letting himself down and I am proud of myself for sticking at it.

[Amanda_George]

I'm proud of you too.  You can so do this!   

[Pip]

Been swimming again and have done over 4 miles now 

[Amanda_George]

That's awesome Pip... I'm lucky if I make it one width so I'm especially proud of you for doing so many miles!

[Pip]

Almost to the fifth mile which isn't bad considering I've been ill, busy with work and trying to win the battle of getting home straight.  It's hard work at times with a happy staffy who like playing tug of war with a lurcher puppy who won't be beaten into submission and a 9 week old puppy who likes playing with the other two or is my shadow.   We must be mad having a boisterous staffy and two puppies and I'm getting too old for these games .

I like your new avatar, you have a very cute pup.

[Amanda_George]

So unbelievably proud of you, Pip!  You can soooo do this!

Your three dogs must keep you busy... never come into contact with a Staffy or a Lurcher before, but it sounds like they are full of energy.  Walking them every day must wear you out... just a small senior Westie (that's her in the photo) is enough for us, so having that trippled must leave you totally exhausted every day!