Stronger

I need to exercise. This was repeated twice in a blessing I was given after Charles died. I was told to exercise daily, and to get outside in the fresh air. This was something I already knew I should do, and I was doing pretty well, but it became something God personally counseled me to do -- and that has made all the difference. 

I have been diligent in my efforts to obey. :-) 

I have been running and working-out daily. I love it! If I go throughout my day without exercise, my mind becomes weighed-down with worry, and my body begins to feel antsy and irritated. Actually, I am starting to feel that way right now, so I only have a few minutes, and I am outta here! 

I know that if I start to feel cranky, sad, and full of fear, then I need to get out and run, and breathe. I felt that way last night. I have a LOT on my mind right now, and instead of wallowing in my discomfort, I told the kids to load-up on their bikes, and we had our Friday Family Night outside, exercising. It was the right thing to do! We had a great time, and I released my fear and worry on the trails. We all felt amazing afterwards -- as we always do. 

I just have to go and exercise, even if I don't feel like it -- especially if I don't feel like it! I ALWAYS feel better after, and never regret it! 

Bodies are made to MOVE and BREATHE!

I always think of Charles when I am on the trails. I feel the closest to him when I am outside. Probably because they were our trails we would travel together, and so old conversations come back to my memory, and make me smile (and sometimes cry). Being out in the weather, fresh air, and changing perspective is so freeing and rejuvenating… rain or shine! When I go on a little outdoor journey daily, it makes everything better. My brain becomes alive and happy, instead of frenzied and sad. 

What a blessing it is to be able to breathe! I am so grateful for a body that can move about freely, and take me where I need to go. 

Last night on our journey, we stopped for a minute at a potty, and played on the bike racks. The kids loved it, and said it was AWESOME! 

It is the simple things…