V for Victory!

Yesterday morning, Kaydon opened my bedroom door - where I still lay in bed - and asked me to go hike Adam's Canyon with him. I told him that Jackson had to work and we wouldn't have a car. The truth was that Jackson didn't have to be to work for four hours and I was just scared to do something that I haven't done since the stroke. So, I got out of bed and told him that I would drink my protein shake, see if we could get out of the complex (parade) and go. And we did.

Kaydon is my boy who RUNS up the switch backs and then runs up the high peaks. I told him that I would be much slower than usual and that I needed to pace myself and listen to my body. (note: second stroke on Father's Day) I figured it was driving him nuts when I had to stop and catch my breath after every two to three switch backs. He told me it was just fine! And, up we went. All the way up to the top. I was overjoyed! I was SO happy that I did it and that I felt great! It was so beautiful... it always is! The views are incredible. The sound of the stream is so soothing. There were about 10,000 other people up there, too, but I didn't even care!

I am SO full of gratitude for a body that works well enough to take care of my daily needs. I am so thankful for my children who push me and support me. I am so thankful for freedom, flags, and the most beautiful place to live. I am so thankful for hard things and for victories - big and small!

Hiking it Out

When I got home from work on Thursday night, I told the two youngest to change their shoes. I told them we were going hiking. It was such a beautiful night. We grabbed water and headed to our favorite Adam's Canyon. It was amazing. Colton did so good! We went so much further without him having a difficult time at all! We discovered the beauty of selfie sticks, too! I might have become obsessed with it!!!

I love that we live so close to the mountains and we can load up, drive five minutes, and be in nature!! Annnnd, I love these boys of mine more!