Christy's couch

February, 1944 was a terrible month for me. I had developed an infection of some kind, and was bedridden for weeks. For one week, I lay in my bed, unable to eat or move. I could drink, but getting up to get water for myself was a challenge. On Sunday evening, as usual, Babi and Dadi had come for... Sign in to see full entry.

The news from Paris is not good, my friends... The Gestapo has set fire to Paris, and I fear she is burning to the ground once more. They are now smashing their way through Lyon, Marsaillies, Avingnon, and God only knows where they will finally land! Bless you, Uncle Ben. I'd give my life right now... Sign in to see full entry.

Hi everyone! I hope someone comes by to read this, so you'll all know I haven't forgotten any of you today! I meant to write this morning, but Margaret came home today, and I wanted to catch up with her. Then, Mum came round for coffee. We had a nice visit, and she stayed for a little over an hour.... Sign in to see full entry.

I am jerked awake some hours later by his violent coughs. It is still dark, so once more the lamp light invades him. He is sweating. Moving as slowly as I can, a take the basin next to the sink and fill it with cool water. My hand lays against his brow. There is no fever…yet. Thank God. I go and... Sign in to see full entry.

Lord, have mercy! It is HOT here again today! Yours truly was a very clever lady monk last night, however. As soon as the air cooled down in the evening, I thrust open one of the windows here in the sitting room and switched the box fan Grammy bought us on high. Then, just before going to bed, I... Sign in to see full entry.

“Is there something wrong?” I close the door softly but quickly, praying he has not seen inside. I can already see the suspicious glare coming into his grey eyes. He stops his pacing and stands directly in front of me. He casts me a momentary sympathy, shaking his head. “It’s bitter out this... Sign in to see full entry.

I sit as still as possible. I do not want to make any noise which might jar him from his already fitful sleep. The lamp was switched off the moment he was unconscious from the pain. So, I sit in darkness, watching his face by the pale moonlight. I will keep the fire stoked to keep him warm. To keep... Sign in to see full entry.

Oh, my God! I AM HOT!!!! It's grey, raining and dismal here, but I am so hot! I hate it when this happens, because no matter how hard I try, I can't get comfortable. I've actually had to throw open a window here in the sitting room and switch the fan on high. The seventeen minute workout I had after... Sign in to see full entry.

Yes, he is ready. I can see the fact in his pain-stricken face. But, am I ready? A thought has suddenly come to me. I have no pain killers to offer him and no means of letting him sleep through the “operation.” Dadi sometimes uses ether or chloroform to ease or end the suffering of his badly wounded... Sign in to see full entry.

Damn the Scots!... What is it about me that makes every single Scotsman I've ever known (bar one) want to make me weep inconsolably? My friend Kenny, the greatest Elvis impersonator EVER, used to pick me up into his arms every night and carry me round while singing "ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT" in my... Sign in to see full entry.

At last, I find my “surgical instrument.” A pair of pliers left behind by whoever owned this house before I came to live here. Crude, but hopefully no less effective. They will have to be washed and sterilised. “Father in Heaven,” I cry in a whisper. “How can You ask this of me? I promised to do all... Sign in to see full entry.

I think I'll get on with our Vyktor, shall I? Maybe that will settle my nerves a bit... Sign in to see full entry.

I woke up this morning with the strangest feeling. I wish I could describe it...I can't. All I know is that something isn't right. Not necessarily wrong, but not right either. Oh, how I hate this! I'm getting more and more worried about Juliet. It isn't like her not to at least email me when I've... Sign in to see full entry.

Carefully, I remove his blood soaked coat. He is wearing a stark grey uniform. The uniform of a soldier. Another one. I am horrified, but I will not send him away. “I will have to take off your shirt,” I tell him. “It’s the only way to see the wound clearly.” He nods slowly without opening his eyes.... Sign in to see full entry.

I just got ROCKY AND BULLWINKLE THE MOVIE in the post. I rented it ages ago, but for some reason never bought it. Since I have to replace my UNDERDOG movie-which I still haven't yet done-I thought it might be fun to finally own this one as well. June Foray returned as the voice of Rocky, alongside... Sign in to see full entry.

My word, it got hot again, and FAST! It was so nice and pleasant and breezy this morning and now? Utter misery! Please, merciful Lord, let relief come soon. That's all I ask. I haven't done any shopping yet. I tried to play my Africa sims game, but after that back spasm I had this morning I finally... Sign in to see full entry.

Happy first day of Summer, my friends!!!! As you all know by now, I am not a Monday person. Today, however, is one of those very rare exceptions. It's the first day of summer, and I'm raring to get at it! Whatever it may be! It's finally cool enough today to open at least one of the sitting and... Sign in to see full entry.

Have they gone? I can no longer hear voices, but perhaps they are waiting to make sure. Have they seen me? Am I to be next? The crouched position in which I now find myself is terribly uncomfortable, but I must keep absolutely still until I’m sure they are gone. Seconds drag into minutes, one into... Sign in to see full entry.

Happy Father's Day to all my friends here in blogland who are celebrating. I hope God has truly blessed your day with your families. I called my dad today, and I'm so glad I did. Sign in to see full entry.

I sit here dumbfounded, angry...literally ready to throw up! The audacity and stupidity of some individuals will never cease to amaze and infuriate me. Still, I am shocked...stunned...and I don't know what else! I've just read online that a woman in England is having a book about Peter Van Pels-the... Sign in to see full entry.