3 Days is good, but 21 until a habit .....ugh

I'll admit that it took me longer to get out there this morning and any and all pain was just reason enough to not do it. But then I thought about the few blog readers that had mentioned encouragement so I knew I better show some gumption. So walk I did, and at a slower pace than usual. The funny thing was that the slow pace was kind of nice and considering my age and available time, I didn't care. Which then allowed me to make it to my reading spot, sit for an hour this time and then move on. Lucky for me my cell phone went off a little later so I could pick another bench and sit for a while longer as I enjoyed a conversation with Laura. Then I continued, almost returning and decided to call Jim for a rescue. He did and I found myself home safe and sound and still with a decent walk under my belt.

The afternoon brought nothing but pain in my hip bones, of which none of my existing medications would help. So when Cindy got home she suggested simple Ibuprofen since it might be an inflammation and darn if she wasn't right and i was back in business. She is so smart!! The rest of my aches and pains were also forgotten since it was Wednesday and time for my men's group to come over. With the gorgeous weather we sat on the porch at first but then the slight rain drove us inside. I can't thank these men enough for bringing the meeting to me each Wednesday and ending with their loving hands and hearts touching me and asking God to take part in my healing process.

The big news is still that Mike gets in from San Francisco on Friday night for a week long visit with the main focus on having our 4 children together to all talk about this and share our thoughts and sadness yet make strong plans for living life together. I'm reading "Tuesday's with Morrie" right now and a key point of encouragement from that book is that you "must learn how to die before you can learn how to live" It is a scary thought but I'm finding out it is extremely true and very beneficial to those around you who care and struggle with you. Couple that with the other main point of the book, "learning to give love so that love can come back to you", and I think it makes a grand focus for someone in my situation.

Today will be my mall walk and lunch with Jim, so a few miles less walking might be just right in this process. I'm sure it will be a healthy lunch for both of us. I do know it is a lunch I look forward to very much. I am truly blessed with so many good friends. God bless all of you, you are loved.