Challenges

Well hello there dear imaginary reader…been a bit huh?

The last couple of years have been a bit of a challenge for me. Covid kicked my butt just over two years ago and left me more than a little bit broken. It took me a long time to recover, my family didn’t (ok, ok…doesn’t) think that I have. I hate to say it, but they might be right.

About a year ago I was diagnosed with an inflammatory disease. It seems that there has been a huge number of people finding themselves in the same position as I find myself. I originally was told that I had lymphoma, thanks be, that was found to be untrue. I’m not going to go into all the details, just know that I am in good hands, receiving treatment and doing my best to live a “I refuse to be sick” life. Some days it’s easier than others.

I have written this post a million times in my head dear imaginary reader but never had the balls so to speak to actually post it. Today is that day. My daily goal is to not be sick. Not get sick, not be stressed and as the doc has said, don’t fall. I try to be positive, to move each and every day in some way and to not even let myself think about what’s going on with me.

I have to be careful about not getting sick, that means my social life has narrowed. Try not to stressed…umm not so good at the whole “who gives a f**k” way of life - but I’m trying. Don’t fall….no skating for me. It’s killing me watching my grandkids learn how to skate and not be out there with them. Those of you who know me have seen me coach from the boards before hahah! Move, each and every day. I have a great trainer who I work out with twice a week. Some days are good days and I can move! Some days look like barely more than just a crawl. But I show up. Keeping that going everyday at home is a challenge. Med days and the couple of days after can be a challenge.

We all have challenges dear imaginary reader. I know that I am not the only one. I know what I have to work on and what I have to work with. I have now included all of you (ya, ya, I know you’re all in my imagination - I’m not that far gone :)) as part of my team. Go team go! We got this. Team I Refuse to be sick.