I'm inspired... How about you? It just proves that you can do anything as long as you put your everything into it. I'm not going to go out and do a triathalon, but I will be putting everything into my workouts and breathing treatments. :) So my message to you today is get out there and do something. Happy Friday everybody!
Friday, September 23, 2011
Motivation
I just wanted to take a few minutes to share a couple of videos of some truly inspiring people. One is a CF patient, and the other is a man who has CF who received a double lung transplant. Watch, and feel inspired! :)
I'm inspired... How about you? It just proves that you can do anything as long as you put your everything into it. I'm not going to go out and do a triathalon, but I will be putting everything into my workouts and breathing treatments. :) So my message to you today is get out there and do something. Happy Friday everybody!
I'm inspired... How about you? It just proves that you can do anything as long as you put your everything into it. I'm not going to go out and do a triathalon, but I will be putting everything into my workouts and breathing treatments. :) So my message to you today is get out there and do something. Happy Friday everybody!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Labor Day Weekend and Such...
This is a little late, but better late than never. :) For Labor Day weekend, Eldon and I went back to Knoxville to spend some much needed time with friends and family. We met up with friends both Friday and Saturday and listened to the Tennessee game on the radio with my family. (We don't believe in Pay Per View for a football game.... too expensive. The radio is free!)
On Sunday, Knoxville puts on a huge fireworks show called Boomsday, and it is always awesome! Eldon and I go every year with his family, but this year was a little different due to the weather. We met up for dinner and spent some time with them, but then we went to sit in the rain to watch the show without them. A few friends and my sister sat with us, and it turned out to be a great night even with the rain. Here's a little video of the fireworks set to one of my favorites!
Speaking of the weather, it has been really hard on me lately. The drastic change from 100 degree weather and weeks of no rain to 60-70 degree weather and a solid 3 days of rain sent my sinuses into turmoil. I lost my voice and have been going through tissues like nobody's business. Now that the weather has calmed down a little bit, my nose is slowing down, but it has been a week long process. So if it all continues to improve, I am hopefully going to start working out again tomorrow. My next CF clinic appointment is at the end of October, and I have high hopes for my lung function. I've got to keep working at it, or I'm going to be let down. I would love to see 60, but we'll see. I was at 50 in July, so I have set a pretty hefty goal. Wish me luck! :)
On Sunday, Knoxville puts on a huge fireworks show called Boomsday, and it is always awesome! Eldon and I go every year with his family, but this year was a little different due to the weather. We met up for dinner and spent some time with them, but then we went to sit in the rain to watch the show without them. A few friends and my sister sat with us, and it turned out to be a great night even with the rain. Here's a little video of the fireworks set to one of my favorites!
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Alone Time
Well, my husband has been gone for a week, and he won't be back until Friday night. Now, I will be the first to tell you that Eldon helps out around the house a ton, but that has never been so obvious as it is now. Normally, first thing in the morning, he will take our dog out and feed the animals while I go through my morning routine to get ready for work. With him not here, I have had to get up earlier in order to fit it all in. I wake up, take Belle out, feed the animals, do my breathing treatment, eat breakfast, get ready for work, pack a lunch, and leave for work. Man am I ready for a helping hand again!
Some goodness has come out of me being alone. I got the urge to start painting and doing other crafty things again. I have always loved doing those things, but I never really made the time for them. Now I have a whole list of projects that I want to do, so I'm pretty excited! Yesterday, I spent 5 hours painting a canvas for one of my best friend's birthday. It was so calming, and I'm ready to go out and get some more canvases to do some more painting! I'll put a picture of the painting up once I have given it to her.... can't ruin the surprise! :)
The point of this post is that even though some good came from Eldon being gone, I am more than ready for him to come home. I miss him a lot, and Friday cannot come soon enough! Happy Sunday everyone!
Some goodness has come out of me being alone. I got the urge to start painting and doing other crafty things again. I have always loved doing those things, but I never really made the time for them. Now I have a whole list of projects that I want to do, so I'm pretty excited! Yesterday, I spent 5 hours painting a canvas for one of my best friend's birthday. It was so calming, and I'm ready to go out and get some more canvases to do some more painting! I'll put a picture of the painting up once I have given it to her.... can't ruin the surprise! :)
The point of this post is that even though some good came from Eldon being gone, I am more than ready for him to come home. I miss him a lot, and Friday cannot come soon enough! Happy Sunday everyone!
Friday, August 12, 2011
Out Run CF
This is such a great idea for a way to get those who have Cystic Fibrosis and those who know someone with it to be active and to raise some more awareness! I missed the first Out Run CF, but I have already registered for this one. I couldn't be more excited! I invite all of you to join in! Here is the information that I got off Cysticlife.
The first Out Run CF Virtual Race was a huge success. Runners and walkers from all over the world came together with one thing in mind, to Out Run Cystic Fibrosis! This fall, on October 1, 2011, we plan to do it again. The Rock CF Foundation and CysticLife are joining forces, once again, to bring you another Out Run CF Virtual Race.
In case you missed out last time, or need a refresher, here is how it works. Anyone and everyone is invited to participate: Fibros, Cysters, parents, spouses, friends, extended family, you name it! Participants will find a route near their house. Then on October 1, 2011, EVERYONE will lace up their sneakers and hit the pavement in their Out Run CF shirt (Each registrant will receive a t-shirt unique to this fall’s race from us in the mail).
No distance is too long, or too short. YOU pick YOUR mileage. 1 mile? 5K? 10K? 10 miles? Half Marathon? Marathon? It’s up to you! Nothing is too fast or too slow YOU pick YOUR speed. We just want to get the entire CF community out of their houses and into their running shoes on the same day, for the same cause.
Registrants can blog about their training, ask questions, and share tips on CysticLife.org. We want the entire site to be plastered with talk of exercise, running, and encouragement. On race day, we want people to post their times and their experiences. Let’s make this Virtual Race even BIGGER than the first one! Let’s make it the biggest race the community, and the world, has ever seen!!
So here again are the hard facts:
Who: Everyone
What: Outrun CF Virtual Race held by Rock CF Foundation and CysticLife
When: October 1, 2011
Where: Anywhere
Why: Because anyone can run—whether it’s for a minute or a marathon! Together we can Out Run CF.
How : Register at http://www.active.com/running/anytown-mi/out-run-cfvirtual-run-fall-edition-2011
Helpful sites to get you started:
CysticLife.org—Blog about your progress, ask questions about training to the community, post Airwaves with your daily run updates, connect with others to encourage them and be encouraged
Dailymile.com—Make and account and join the Rock CF/CysticLife group to track your miles and keep track of others!
Facebook.com—Join the Out Run CF group to see how many people are outrunning CF and connect with them!
Runnersworld.com—Get inspired, find training programs.
The first Out Run CF Virtual Race was a huge success. Runners and walkers from all over the world came together with one thing in mind, to Out Run Cystic Fibrosis! This fall, on October 1, 2011, we plan to do it again. The Rock CF Foundation and CysticLife are joining forces, once again, to bring you another Out Run CF Virtual Race.
In case you missed out last time, or need a refresher, here is how it works. Anyone and everyone is invited to participate: Fibros, Cysters, parents, spouses, friends, extended family, you name it! Participants will find a route near their house. Then on October 1, 2011, EVERYONE will lace up their sneakers and hit the pavement in their Out Run CF shirt (Each registrant will receive a t-shirt unique to this fall’s race from us in the mail).
No distance is too long, or too short. YOU pick YOUR mileage. 1 mile? 5K? 10K? 10 miles? Half Marathon? Marathon? It’s up to you! Nothing is too fast or too slow YOU pick YOUR speed. We just want to get the entire CF community out of their houses and into their running shoes on the same day, for the same cause.
Registrants can blog about their training, ask questions, and share tips on CysticLife.org. We want the entire site to be plastered with talk of exercise, running, and encouragement. On race day, we want people to post their times and their experiences. Let’s make this Virtual Race even BIGGER than the first one! Let’s make it the biggest race the community, and the world, has ever seen!!
So here again are the hard facts:
Who: Everyone
What: Outrun CF Virtual Race held by Rock CF Foundation and CysticLife
When: October 1, 2011
Where: Anywhere
Why: Because anyone can run—whether it’s for a minute or a marathon! Together we can Out Run CF.
How : Register at http://www.active.com/running/anytown-mi/out-run-cfvirtual-run-fall-edition-2011
Helpful sites to get you started:
CysticLife.org—Blog about your progress, ask questions about training to the community, post Airwaves with your daily run updates, connect with others to encourage them and be encouraged
Dailymile.com—Make and account and join the Rock CF/CysticLife group to track your miles and keep track of others!
Facebook.com—Join the Out Run CF group to see how many people are outrunning CF and connect with them!
Runnersworld.com—Get inspired, find training programs.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
I Couldn't Resist
So I just couldn't resist putting up a few of the professional pictures from our wedding! We were blessed with such an amazing and perfect day! Who knows... there might be more posted later. All of these pictures were taken by Watson-Studios, and they are fantastic!!!
For starters, we decided to see each other before the wedding. It was such a special moment to be with Eldon and talk about how we were doing and how excited we were. I was emotional, of course, and I ended up crying! :)
For starters, we decided to see each other before the wedding. It was such a special moment to be with Eldon and talk about how we were doing and how excited we were. I was emotional, of course, and I ended up crying! :)
Here are a few pictures of our wonderful wedding party!
Some of the pictures we took together before the wedding.
And now, the ceremony!
And now to the reception! Lots of dancing and fun!
So, I love our pictures, and I love to share them. You will just have to bare with me! :)
Monday, August 8, 2011
Terrible CF Weather
The weather here has been pretty terrible lately. It has been hot and miserable with a lot of air quality alerts which means that when I go outside, I get out of breath walking to the car. Needless to say, working out has not been a priority for me. Now the weather is cooling down, and the air doesn't feel as thick. So the next step is to get back into exercising slowly. I'm thinking my Zumba for Wii may be the first step for me to get back into it. It is good cardio and gets me coughing every time I use it. I'm ready to make sure the next doctor's appointment has even higher numbers than this last one. I have until October 26th to make some progress. Wish me luck!
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Long Overdue
Wow... I guess it has been awhile since I last posted on my blog. Things have been really busy lately. I got married, we moved, and the job search has continued. We are finally getting settled into our new place, and things are starting to slow down. I had a doctor's appointment on Wednesday, and I really didn't have high hopes for my lung function numbers. The weather in Tennessee has been awful lately. The air is hot, humid, and thick making it very difficult to do anything outside. We have hit above 100 degrees multiple times in the last few weeks, and we have had quite a few air quality alerts. Taking all of that into account, I figured my numbers would be down slightly, but they were actually up a tiny bit! I'll take it! :) I'm hoping the weather gets better and more bearable soon so that I can begin working out again. I'll keep you posted on how that goes.
I have a theory that our beach trip the week before had something to do with those numbers being decent. Being in the salty air feels great, and it helps move things around in my lungs. We went with some of Eldon's family, and it was wonderful! The break was much needed.
In other news, I have been really struggling lately with missing my friends. I love all the time I get to spend with Eldon, because he is my best friend and favorite person to hang out with. It has been difficult because most of my close girl friends are not living in the same city as me anymore. I have one in Denver, one moving to Louisiana, one moving to Memphis, one in Kentucky, and one in Knoxville.Oh and I have one that is going to Uganda for a year! I still have a few here, but the numbers are dwindling, so it's been kind of hard to find time to hang out with girls. Right now, it's just a lot of change, but I will get used to being long distance friends. It is just hard right now.
I have a theory that our beach trip the week before had something to do with those numbers being decent. Being in the salty air feels great, and it helps move things around in my lungs. We went with some of Eldon's family, and it was wonderful! The break was much needed.
In other news, I have been really struggling lately with missing my friends. I love all the time I get to spend with Eldon, because he is my best friend and favorite person to hang out with. It has been difficult because most of my close girl friends are not living in the same city as me anymore. I have one in Denver, one moving to Louisiana, one moving to Memphis, one in Kentucky, and one in Knoxville.Oh and I have one that is going to Uganda for a year! I still have a few here, but the numbers are dwindling, so it's been kind of hard to find time to hang out with girls. Right now, it's just a lot of change, but I will get used to being long distance friends. It is just hard right now.
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