Sister and I have been sending each other articles about walking. How it's so good for you. About all the benefits for our physical and mental health. How it will help keep our joints in top form and keep us on our feet for as long as possible. Traversing the globe or right here at our respective homes. It's very nice to read articles about how things you like to do are actually good for you.
Until you are unable to do things you thoroughly enjoy, it's hard to imagine just how much you are going to miss them. This past weekend signaled for me, a return to being able to take shorter walks, slower walks, using my cane to be sure, but WALKS.
Walks where I could see the birds, hear the frogs, smell the earth, have the breeze on my face.
Pure, 100% wonderfulness. I am certain if anyone saw me while I was rambling around, they wandered at the ridiculous grin on my face. It was there the entire time I was walking. What pleasure to be able to walk. Reveling in the feeling in this moment, because this moment is the only one we can count on.
I'm so happy for you, I know that feeling and the silly grin. YEA for you!
Posted by: jacki long | 03/29/2023 at 11:58 PM
I'm so happy for you, I know that feeling and the silly grin. YEA for you!
Posted by: jacki long | 03/29/2023 at 11:58 PM
Interesting that you and MAM are exchanging walking info--I am collecting/reading/sharing everything I can find about it (as well as practicing ;-). I walked so much during the pandemic and want to get back to it, farther and more regularly. It's really the best thing!
Posted by: Faith | 03/30/2023 at 06:49 AM
We just started walking again too. Very short and slow, but it’s a start! I’m so happy you are continuing to heal and returning to normal life. Before long, your farmers market will be starting up again!
Posted by: Chris Oliveira | 03/30/2023 at 08:07 AM
Good to hear you are out WALKING again!! Last week my 81 year old mom (who lives in PA) visited me in California and we walked and walked (and oohed and aahed over everything... the sky, the flowers, the canyon, the mountains... clouds, trees, houses, porches, lace curtains, little paths outlined with stones...). Makes me so happy to still be able to enjoy the world with her this way, outside and on foot. For me, walking is my #1 way forward in life. My walking habits of the last 30-40 years (mostly solitary/silent) have saved me over and over. And I know firsthand the frustration of not being able to walk (foot surgery 8 years ago kept me from walking for 4-5 months). I hope your recovery continues successfully and swiftly and that each day you get to walk a little further. Happy trails!
Posted by: Nancy | 03/31/2023 at 09:30 AM
Nancy, it sounds like you and your mom had just the best time “enjoying the world”. Isn’t it marvelous to be able to do that together. Carry on, and thanks for your well wishes! Carol
Posted by: Carol | 03/31/2023 at 03:32 PM
I have recently become a patient on oxygen. So I took my first (very short) walk two days ago. It wasn't just a walk, as you say. It was the spring wind, the trees blooming, the birds carrying on, etc. It was wonderful. I can now go to rehab with a bit more energy and enthusiasm. Cheers!
Posted by: Phyllis | 04/01/2023 at 03:08 PM
cheering you on Phyllis!
Posted by: carol | 04/02/2023 at 01:42 PM
Wonderful news! Walking…. not to be taken for granted …😍
Posted by: Sharron Carleton | 04/05/2023 at 07:35 PM
Sharron: how right you are!
Posted by: carol | 04/06/2023 at 06:11 PM