For His Service

The first surprise is a BABY!  We were at the rescue helping with feed February 13th.  We couldn't find our donkey, Annabelle...and she never, ever misses a feed.  I asked Tom, one of the long-time volunteers to look around the 22 acres to see if he could see Annabelle.   Less than 5 minutes later, a commotion ...   Annabelle, who NO ONE knew was pregnant, gave birth to Lilly.  What a sweet, sweet surprise! Apparently, my running partner knows how hard 6 months of no running has been for me.  So, she surprised me with a Swedish massage.   It hurt... but my foot didn't have the flexibility it needed in order to make running happen again.  So, one hour later, and a few tears, my foot is so much more flexible.  I took the soft cast off three weeks ago.  I have been seeing the Physical therapist for  2 weeks.   Running should resume soon!  Thank you, friend!  I am so thankful!

Now, this is just a 30 seconds video.  In it...the little Boston Terrier bounces himself off this ball and tumbles (I really don't think that is what he intended to do).  He clearly loves this ball..and loves this type of exercise. After 3 1/2 years of running, I have my first injury.  A stress fracture in my left foot... Hurts like a dog. :) (Pun intended).  Anyway, I am going to have to find a new exercise to be excited/ enthusiastic about for awhile... One that doesn't require much of my left leg.  I guess Yoga???  Any other suggestions...

 Whatcha been doing?  It has been almost a week since I blogged.  John-Michael tried to do his MRI without sedation..it didn't go well the first time around.   Thankfully, we went to the Children's Healthcare at Webb Bridge just a few days ago..and they did it!  He was able to get his MRI without sedation.  Dr. Bodyston gave him a good report ..and said we will have a MRI next July to check on the tumors by his spine. We are so thankful to have that behind us. Today is a good day.    Even with the record temperatures in metro Atlanta, we had the blessing of suite seats (air conditioning including).  The Braves won!   We are enjoying the dinner-plate hibiscus by the pond.  I am enjoying my blue-dipped hair (already had pink and purple..it only last a few weeks). I ran my 2nd Peachtree race on the 4th... I was 2 minutes slower than last year..but it was hotter than last year, too!    The Peacht...

Yep..this about sums it up.. LOL

So..there is this hard machine  ..elliptical type machine... that has settings to add more and more resistance to your strides.  It was tough but it burned alot of calories.  Then, we did 40 minutes or so of free weights!  Tough workout..and at 6:30 am. I am not a morning person...nor an evening person... I think I have just a few good hours around noon. LOL.. Now off to homeschool my kids, paint two paintings for two clients, and all the other things... a mom has to do...