Monday September 20. Mom was failing quickly, and we all knew that the end was nearing. It had been over six weeks since I had arrived in Canada again, and exactly a month since Mom had been admitted to Hospice. During that time, I had spent most of my days involved in her care. That [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Family’
Emotional Breathing Room
Posted: September 29, 2010 in UncategorizedTags: Canada, Cancer, Cardio, Family, Health, Ultimate Fitness, Weight Training
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Crash & Burn. Saturday September 17.
Posted: September 28, 2010 in UncategorizedTags: Family, Gym, Health, Ultimate Fitness
This was easily one of the worse days of my entire life. I came the closest I have ever come to falling apart, both emotionally and physically, and I don’t remember a time in my life when I have ever been so exhausted. Halfway through my workout, I actually felt like sitting down and crying [...]
I haven’t been posting recently, my workouts are a little behind, and my diet is on a temporary hold (with the blessing of my diet god, Shelby). All because my mom died last Tuesday afternoon. But I’m coping, and have even managed a bit of gym time in the interim. Tomorrow (Sunday) is the visitation [...]
Errand-running, treadmill-running – and on time for dinner!
Posted: November 20, 2009 in 5K Runs, Cardio, Food, Running, TreadmillTags: 5K Training, Cardio, Family, Food, Gym
I didn’t run again yesterday – with my in-laws coming from Canada to visit, preparatory chores and errand-running claimed the better part of my day, and before I knew it, it was dark outside. So I was determined to get up early and go this morning. Guess what? It was raining. It was almost as [...]
