A Reminder

Why am I doing this?

I've found myself asking this question a few times over the past four months. The answer this time came in the form of a climbing harness at the Spire Climbing Center. 

The kid has fallen in love with climbing.

The first time we went, I could only look at the harness and make jokes. Last weekend I was able to get it on and buckled...except for that one that goes over the butt. It just didn't want to go there. This weekend who knows!? What I do know is that it's an immediate goal that is in reach. 

For now I'm using it to keep going...to walk that extra bit on the treadmill & lift that last few reps when my arms feel like jelly. 

Spending quality time with my husband and son, doing something active is why I'm not stopping (even when I want to)

UP NEXT: A quick and easy recipe guaranteed to put a smile on your face! 

Caleb's BAM Chicken. 

Good News

Guess who is going to be on the radio? 

Well yes lots of musicians but also ME!

On May 28th at 7:30am I will be on 100.7 XL Country.

I'm a wee bit excited!

Stessed

Today this smile on my face is just for show. 

Notice the changes and celebrate them

Today I experienced something I haven't been able to in a very long time...we are talking ten years or more! I was able to sit comfortably in the back of my car and use a seatbelt!

Because of Steven's injuries I have been the primary driver for awhile. On the rare occasion I've sat in either the front or back passenger seat...well it's always been an extremely uncomfortable situation. The front passenger seatbelt was a struggle. As in I was struggling to breathe while strapped in. The back seat? Yeah that wasn't going to happen three months ago. Today? I was able to buckle in comfortably. 

So why am I taking photos and talking about it? Because the small victories matter. Learning to celebrate any accomplishment no matter how big or small is what makes this journey different

from all the other ones I've tried to take in the past. 

Week 14

I've let the stress and worry over the past week overwhelm me. I've used it as an excuse to not be the bad ass beast I've worked to be. 

This week that all changes. I'm back in the weight room and on the treadmill sweating like crazy & making progress.