Thursdays - Movement

This last week has been a bit of a struggle.  Motivating myself to be physically active is one of the most challenging hurdles that I have had to over come. 

This treatment can hit you hard.  When someone wants you to go out for a 20 to 30 minute walk, for some, you may as well ask us to run a marathon. For others, it's a breeze...not a problem.

Grocery shopping last week with a friend, I must have looked like a drunkin' sailor because I was having difficulty walking in a straight line.  I swear - I could feel the rotation of the earth.  Like a child, I had to hold onto the side of the grocery cart while my friend pushed. Now there's a humbling experience!

There are different stages of this virus and each stage affects the individual differently. I do what I can manage each day.  At times, I push myself just slightly beyond that mark.  It is what works for me.

Last weekend the weather here was spectacular!  I needed to get out and go where there was water, bush and life.  I ended up at one of the lakes in the region.  I took the camera with me and found a quiet spot. I walked a bit, took a few breaks, snapped some photos, and I  sat in the sunshine by the water.  It was a good hour out of the house. I enjoyed every second of it.

I am learning that finding a physical balance while on this treatment may not be possible some days.  The medication has the strength to physically and mentally swing the body from one extreme to another like a pendulum. Some days all I can do is just hold on for the ride.

What I can rely on is at one point the direction will change.

Until next time,


Deborah