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October 14, 2008

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Autumnal colors are gracing our landscape here in Minnesota. We have been taking in the beauty and recognizing this annual gift . This is my favorite time of year. The colors seem to speak to me. In turn I rejoice in their splendor.

We returned home from Illinois one month ago this week. I have been gaining strength daily. Still, some days seem to be more energized than others. I find that I am not as patient with myself as I know I should be. I can hear Dr. Chris saying “Geez, give yourself a break. Your body has been through hell and back.” I know this mentally…but I still find I want to live each day more fully.

I joined a fitness club last week. It is too difficult to sit and wait for my energy and strength to return. My hope is that by working out on a regular basis, this will speed up my body’s sluggish feel. So…if there are any friends that belong to Lifetime Athletic, please let me know if you are looking for a workout buddy.

Being home is a delight. Dick and I have both been busy working on projects and organization. My house is once again clean after a summer of neglect. Dick’s special garage project is making great progress. We both have a new found appreciation for our time together and the simplicities of life.

One thing that I have been doing as a personal treat is spending evenings enjoying a bubble bath with my iPod playing the amazing music of Andrea Bocelli. I have decided I can do such things now. I never allowed myself to enjoy this simple pleasure before. While sitting in the bath I am able to review my day and appreciate all of the wonderful works from above that surround me.

Take the time to enjoy what you view as your own selfish indulgence. Don’t wait for ‘some day’. Breathe in and acknowledge the special gifts that have been provided to you in this day and every day.

Posted on October 14, 2008 at 7:51:32 AM by Kathy Bienapfl ( Link to this post.

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It is always nice to hear from you.

Hug To all,

Sherri

Posted on October 14, 2008 at 11:04:39 AM by karlak

You sound fantastic! and I am with you on the bath thing. I LOVE to take a bath and just relax and think about things. Best place to process, prioritize and reflect; you can’t get distracted by much. Cleaning, the computer, tv, etc. are all on hold.

Posted on October 14, 2008 at 2:41:00 PM by jill

You sound great! I love taking bubble baths too. It truly is the simple things that are so wonderful.

Posted on October 14, 2008 at 6:31:54 PM by littleprincess

Dear Kathy; Sounds like you went through quite a bit during your stay in Illinois. I hope you gain your needed strength and I am sure you will meet some people at your workout who would love to support your efforts on getting better. Sometimes honesty is the best policy here. People in general really like helping out others so this would be a good time for you to get some buddy system going. Dick sounds like quite a guy. You write so beautifully, particularly the Autumn scene. It is brilliant here in Ontario, as I might guess we would be ahead of you in the colour pallete just because of the climate. However, this year we have had an unusally warm Fall. Not complaining. Last weekend was our Thanksgiving, it was 25 degrees, blazing sun through a clean clear almost aqua sky. All our family gathered in the country, ate, drank and swallowed the heavenly air.
That night when we got home, my kitty cats decided to go on an overnight adventure, likely looking for boy kitties. It was a full moon, need I say more? I must make sure to keep them in closer to Halloween.
Well take care of your self and keep posting.
Weezie