Spring Has Sprung!

We are entering Spring which is probably one of my most favorite times of the year.  The lush green leaves that bud, the colorful blossoms that emerge just remind me how wonderful life can be.  Spring brings a sense of rebirth that most everyone can appreciate.  As I sit looking into the bright sunshine out my bedroom window, I smile knowing that another season has burst forth to be enjoyed and lived.  As I smell the beautiful flowers, I inhale their sweet aromas and know that however poorly I may feel, this too shall pass, and I'm compelled to bask in the glory of the moment.

As I have mentioned on a previous post, I have been "trying" to exercise.  In fact, I am "trying" to train for a half marathon.  Oblivious as I can be at times, I did not know until the end of last year that there are several half marathons around the country that may be walked or run.  I with my lupus will never attempt running a half marathon due to doctor's orders, but I could definitely try and walk one!  So, with my twenty something determination in an almost 40 year old body, I set out to accomplish said goal in approximately a years time.  Unfortunately, my almost 40 year old body clashed with my 20 something mind, and I've been sick off and on since last November.  However, I've done remarkably well on the walking part.  It's just the illnesses I keep picking up due to my poor immune system that's had me almost bed ridden for a month and fevers that prohibit me from attempting to walk, but never-the-less Spring has sprung!  With this new hop in my step, I begin, yet again, to train for my race!  I have been told patience is a virtue, and one that I've been forced to practice, but I am determined.

So, where am I in my months of training you say?  I've gradually worked my way up to a six mile walk.  However, due to illness I'm back down to walking 3 to 4 miles at a time about four to five days a week.  It feels great to finally get back on track so to speak, but I realize that the next several months may be a repeat of the last five, and that's okay.  One of these days, I'll be able to reach my goal whether that's in four months or another year.  The point is that I keep trying, and I keep setting goals regardless of how my lupus is doing.  Sitting idly by has never been my strong suit.  I've always wanted to just do something.

Even though illness has yet again hit my household, and me with it, I will not be dejected.  I laugh in the face of adversity, and I will take the opportunities that Spring brings to renew my spirit and body because life is definitely worth living:)

Wishing everyone a very safe and Happy Easter!!!