Needs must (When the Devil Rides)

"Needs must" is a well worn English idiom, but few use the full expression "Needs must when the devil rides".

To me its meaning is very simple i.e. when you don't have control over things you just do what you have to.  That explains a change in attitude to blood transfusions on my part.

I have never objected on any kind of logical premise but now that my energy levels are "on the floor" I will look at the receipt of someone elses blood on my birthday as a gift which is, of course, what it actually is. 

I've been for a gentle but lengthy treatment with the Mad Canadian osteopath this morning using cranial techniques to work on my energy levels as well as some manipulation to sort out the battering that my back took on Saturday night.   left the treatment feeling that my back was in a much better state and with an lighter feeling about me. The heaviness of the last few days had taken their toll a little

I have popped into work for the morning, as it is around the corner but have fiinished for the day and will be leaving shortly.  I will be taking the rest of the day easily and continuing the attempt to build my energy levels back up.

Yesterday's trip to Notoplip and Sushi's was a suitably relaxed affair and I was given plenty of space to chill out.  I was able tuck into a "roast" dinner (without the roasties) but with the meat an veg reduced.  All very nice and a happy birthday from everyone.  Although I felt like I had as much energy as a damp dish cloth there was the usual laughter and banter that surrounds us whenever we get together and that is great for the spirit.

There is the usual radiotherapy appointment today at 4:00pm but there begins a battery of appointments from tomorrow.