Approaching summit of Mt. Major
Every walk in the woods or hike for me is a renewal; something I must do to feed my soul . . . not optional. This hike is a milestone for me in my current year-long renewal process of getting my life back from Lyme disease.
In February, our 20 minute walks around the block with our dog were often a struggle from the pain in my knees and overwhelming fatigue. In late March, was my first trip back to my favorite woods walk (a one hour walk followed by a two hour nap to recover). In June, I made it up my first uphill hike, a slow trek up a low mountain in the town we live in which would normally take 30 minutes to summit. In September, my doctor challenged me to take a longer hike. Yesterday, was my second trip up Mt. Major, a 70 minute hike up. I was tired yesterday and then needed an afternoon nap. But, I am healing one step at a time. I have some distance yet to cover but I am so grateful to be well on my way.
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Glad you are feeling better. It must have felt good when you reached the top of the mountain.
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oh yaaa! (Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.)
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It’s a beautiful place! I love to walk among such nature, the waves and all, too. It’s… refreshing.
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It is a beautiful place in every season. I agree with you that nature is refreshing.
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Putting one foot in front of the other, taking one step at a time. It’s what we all have to do at some point in our lives, and many of us for a very long time.
Thanks for writing this and sharing it so beautifully.
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Marilyn thanks for stopping by and for your kind words. That is so true that everyone faces something in their lives such that the only path forward is one step at a time.
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Such encouraging words on so many levels! Thank you!!
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Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment Kari! Hearing from you always makes me smile.
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Your Courage to fight back is a gift within & I understand in a different way. My thoughts & prayers are with you always. Love You
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Claudette I so appreciate your support and you know I am a huge admirer of your strength and courage.
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