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Growing up, I never thought I would marry. Luckily for me, I was wrong and married Steve thriteen years ago. We went on a relaxing honeymoon and drove around Lake Superior which took about one week (it's a big lake). On the first day of our honeymoon, we toured the Glensheen Mansion (Duluth, MN). Thirteen years after our honeymoon, Steve and I returned to the Glensheen Mansion and I am still a very happy wife. As you can see, my life has changed drastically, but for the better. We now have two beautiful daughers and a handsome little boy. Unlike the above photo, Steve no longer has to hold me up. In fact, I'm not only able to stand on my own, but I can do it while holding my boy. Somebody pinch me, because I think I'm dreaming.
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I never imagined that I would have kids, much less great kids. Before my new diagnosis, raising the girls was so physically challenging for me. I wasn't able to walk them to the bus stop, cook them nice dinners or play tag with them in the yard.
Because of my new medication, I was able to drive my girls to the YMCA and take a Zumba class with them. For 45 minutes we danced together, side by side. I couldn't help but smile that I was on my two feet participating in a physical activitiy with my girls. I may not have been able to play in sports as a young girl or adult, but I'm going to take every oportunity to take Winona and Sharon to the gym with me. Tomorrow we will being attending a Yoga class. Never in a million years would I have thought that those words would come out of my mouth. How lucky am I!  This past weekend we went up to the Boundary Waters and stayed at a cabin on Moose Lake. While there, we spent a day fishing. We met our fishing guide, Sue, at the dock at 8am and didn't return until nearly 7pm. This was a first for me and prior to our departure, I wasn't a bit nervous. I knew that I would be able to sit in a rocking boat for several hours and walk into the woods to use the latrine.
When we headed to shore for lunch (our guide brought a shore lunch), she asked me to jump out of the boat and hold it just enough so it wouldn't float away. I have to admit, I wasn't sure if I would be able to do it and my sister-in-law, Emily, offered to do it for me. Even though I was uncertain of my abilities, I had to try and I knew that there was a good chance I would fall into the shallow water in the process. As soon as I got to the front of the boat and we were inches from shore, I put my right leg on land and quicly said, "I'm glad I've got long legs!" And that's when I just about did the splits over the water. I had one leg planted on the ground and the other still in the boat. I was able to get both legs on land without falling in the lake. I was proud that I attempted this task, but after lunch I asked Steve for help getting back into the boat. I wasn't about to press my luck and wanted to stay dry the rest of the afternoon I really enjoyed spending the day fishing, talking with Emily and getting to know Sue, all while watching the great view God had created. I must add, that I caught nine fish. Not bad for a rookey. Of course, I couldn't have done it without the help of Sue. My oldest daughter, Winona, is only two weeks away from beggining middle school. Yesterday, I took her to school to get her class schedule and locker assignment. I couldn't help but feel excited and nervous at the same time. I'm excited for Winona because she will do great, but I felt the nerves because middle school was a difficult time for me.
One of the things I struggled with in junior high was my ability, or should I say inability, to crack the code on my locker. No matter how hard I tried, I rarely got it unlocked on the first try. So, when we got to Winona's locker yesterday, I had to try and unlock her locker so I could prove I could do it. I turned the dial three times to get each number just right. And like magic, it opened! I looked at Winona and beamed. I felt like I had just conquered the world! As I think back to the middle school locker and the numerous times I failed to get inside it, I realize that I probably couldn't keep my hands steady enough to acuratly stop at the correct numbers. Everytime, I went to my locker I hoped that I would get in without any trouble. I was so lucky that the janitor would be near by to help me get in to it. Yes, the janitor. He was my angel those first few weeks of junior high and prevented me from being late to all my classes. Sure, things may not always be perfect, but they always work out. I have to wish Winona luck as she goes into the sixth grade. I know that she will do great!!! I should add that Winona got into her locker on the first try and is confident that she will have no problems with her locker on her first day of school.  I can't help but feel grateful for the new life that God has given me. A little over three years ago, I couldn't take my kids to the park and now here I am swinging with a toddler in my lap. I was able to do this without worrying if I would fall off the swing or drop my little boy. And we had so much fun together!
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