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I've been dealing with a bad cold all week and have pretty much taken a vacation from cooking. Because I could hardly hold on to anything without dropping it, we've had pizza, pot pies, corn dogs and I'm sick of it!!
I'm still not back to where I need to be, but since I got a pretty good night of sleep last night, I decided that my family needs a real meal tonight. In just a little bit, we will be sitting down to BBQ spare ribs, baked potatoes, corn bread and apple crisp for dessert. Since my new diagnosis, I have really enjoyed cooking. I guess that's why it's so difficult for me to sit on the couch when my DRD tells me to. We may be eating well tonight, but I know from past experiences that tomorrow my body will be shot and I'm okay with that. Today, it was more important to me that my husband and kids eat a non processed meal. I'll just end this post by saying that I never thought I'd be able to cook for my family and find it such a blessing that I can do it with ease, even if that mean a difficult day for tomorrow.
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This bitter, Minnesota January is starting to get to me. Or should I say,getting to my knees. We've had sub zero weather for nearly a week and my knees have been in pain. While I was running my errands today, I wasn't sure if I'd be able to check everything off my list. I guess that's where my stubbornness can come in handy. I got what I needed and even forced myself to go to the gym.
Ever since I was 15 years old, lifting weights has made my muscles and joints feel better. That is one thing that has stayed the same since my DRD diagnosis. Keeping active is a necessity for me. The high tomorrow is going to be 0! I have to go to the Y tomorrow. The only dilemma is whether or not I lift weights or join the dance aerobics class in the morning. Either way, my body wins. I love that feeling of not being able to put a really good book down. This weekend, I read Wonder by R.J. Palacio. If you only have time to read one book this year, I urge you to make it Wonder! This book can teach us to be more understanding, couragous, strong and most importantly, kind. Growing up, I was kind of like August (the main character). Sure, my face looked normal, but that was about it. If I was standing or walking, I was being stared at. This novel clearly shows what it's like to feel sadness because of the actions others put on us. However, it also shows how family and friendship can help us overcome anything! I truly feel that Wonder should be read by everyone of all ages. This novel will change how you view others and help you appreciate all the good things in life. Happy Reading!  There is one down fall to no longer being in constant spasm (it's equivalent to lifting weights all day): I have gained weight! Sure, I'd rather have my mobility than have a rocking body, but I still want to be fit. I have always been one to lift weights at the gym because it used to be a necessity for me. I had to keep my muscles working so they wouldn't wither away to nothing.
Since my new diagnosis, I still enjoy going to they gym. However, I also enjoy making homemade breads and cake and then eating them! I still have not gotten back to where I want to be since having John and feel like I need to switch up my workout a little bit. So, today I bit the bullet and hauled a friend of mine with me to the YMCA for Dance Aerobics!! Can you picture me doing this???? Let me be honest with you. I have no rhythm and spend more time focusing on keeping in step with the rest of the class that I'm usually about 3 seconds behind everyone else. But I don't care!!! I was doing it. It may not have been pretty and even though I felt sick to my stomach for a couple minutes, I danced for an hour! I must add that I think I had a smile on my face for 90 percent of it and plan on doing it again next week! So, if you live in the area and want to join me (or want a good laugh), I'll be at the Ridgedale YMCA, Thursday at 9am in Studio A. I'd love to see you there!!!!! If I can do it, you can do it!  You know how all of the fairy tales start out by saying something like not long ago in a far off place? That's how I feel about my entire life!
Today has been a very busy day, yet I decorated Winona's birthday cake without hesitation. Sure, I wasn't able to get a good primary red, but I was able to put hundreds of stars on a cake and magically turn it into a One Direction dessert that any 12 year old would love. But honestly, all that matters to me is that one particular 12 year old loves it, and she does! This cake may not be perfect, but it was made with not only love, but appreciation for being able to complete a task that I never dreamed possible. When I look at this cake, I can't help but be grateful for the hands that allowed me to complete this craft. However, I can't help but think about the woman I used to be and how she dreamed about the day she could make her daughter a dream cake. I never thought that I would have the capabilities to spend hours making anything for my first born daughter, yet here I am admiring something I created. To say, I am thankful would be an understatement. Because the tears are on the verge of falling, I can't find the words to express how I feel on this particular evening. All I can say is that I hope I don't ever wake up from this enchanted dream that I now call life. |
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