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I second that Joanna. Sitting imbed this am and thinking about getting up early to start the day. I am excited and refreshed after reading this one, doc! I will be sharing this one on our f/b page myself as I think my clients and fellow ‘athletes’ (whatever the level) will find some inspiration and motivation for the week in these words.
I will celebrate this wonderful week with many and celebrate the fact that I am healthy, happy and lucky…. (ok corny moment) Because I Can!!!
This is a wonderful post. I lost a very special someone in March who spent much too much time being unhappy and unhealthy. I’ll never get over that it didn’t have to be that way and am watching myself as that very not random experience changes my perspective on everything. Thanks for pondering for us – you do it well Doc, and should keep it in your arsenal of post possibilities. I hope you don’t have any post-accident issues. Stay well.
Oh, and yeah, sorry, but even knowing how it really is, Miss 39 1/2 and creaky, I’m still way impressed by you.
How is it you can make me laugh and cry in the same paragraph? Oh I know because you can. You always could. So now do we call you Doc of body and mind? Love You.
I want to complain. In fact, I’m going to.;) There needs to be a disclaimer on awesome posts like these so that us mush-pots can prep ourselves so we don’t cry all over our desks. B/w this post and the Fwd email Seanna sent me about 20 min. ago, I may have to go to Walmart and stock up on some tissues!
So loved this. And we always need one of these. I know I have said this before, I feel like I know your friend personally and there is no one praying for her harder than I am. May the Lord bless her deeply.
Joanna: I hear you on that one for sure! I was going to say that.
Deirdre: Welcome to MP4 and thank you for posting. We love to hear from fellow professionals/athletes. Enjoy your week and if your celebrating involves chocolate, butter or ice cream, please come back and share.;)
Seanna: I thought of you this morning b/c a bird has made a nest outside of my office window and I can check out its little nest of birdies. Now I am happy I can do that this morning! You and Heather should do a joint post about both of your recent road (off road) races you have been in. You know…because you can!:o)
Well now… I guess I’ll have to ponder on paper more often. Thanks all for making sense of what I felt was a rambling mess. I closed my eyes and turned away as I hit send, actually.
Enough of that. Let’s all meet…
Deidre is a very VERY dear friend of mine and fabulous sports massage therapist here in Atlanta. Her business is celebrating it’s 10th year of service this Thursday with a block par-tay. Can’t wait. (Jodi, I know there will at least be cupcakes.) If you’re in the Atlanta area and need no-nonsense muscle work http://www.smit-atl.com Thanks for commenting, girl. For the record, I loves me some corniness! Love you too.
Graham is my uncle and Lara’s father. All I can say without drowning my keyboard in tears is that, if a person’s child were the only testament to who they are, he is one amazing guy. But since there’s so much more to him than the contribution of his dynamic and sorely-missed daughter, you should know that he’s the backbone, the glue, and the rock of our family. Whether he wanted that role when he married into family silly with females or not.
I am in awe of your post; such wonderful words of inspiration and wisdom. As a coach, I know the importance of that certain mindset you need to move forward. The aphorism “because I can” simply says it all. Thanks for putting some pep in my step today. Hope you don’t mind that I will be posting this on my fan page so all my FB fans can see how cool you are! Keep writing!
Thank you for those words. I’ve spent over an hour crying this morning, over something I have no control over, yet to need to find where I can. This was beautifully written, and exactly what I needed. Thank you.
Patti: Welcome! And thank you. Post all you like. We’re all about sharing at MP4.
Melanie: Thanks for dropping by, and for commenting! While I hate that you were crying, a good cry is one of my fave therapies. I hope things go well for you going forward.
You and Patti might want to check out my post (May, I think) called “Are you a silly monkey?”. It’s all about letting go.
Kas: {mwah} Can’t wait for your post. Let’s keep the love fest going!
And the photo of the damage to your car is visible now. Good! I’m relieved that it’s only a little bit bad. Sorry, I know it’s very annoying I was expecting worse. Plus you made it to yoga on time! I gave you a high five from way up here for being nice to the young person who hit you. That’s how I try to handle things like this too, with mercy and hopefully, grace. What’s the end of the world attitude? That and it’s not like I haven’t rear ended someone or taken out a side mirror back in the day and needed a little mercy too. So good for you.
Wow! Jodi said I shouldn’t miss this one and she was right (as usual). Thanks for eloquently putting this all into words.
With permission I would love to share this with the marathon kids.
“Because I can!” may become a very special part of the High School Marathon program.
thank you for your words – it’s all a matter of perspective and realizing that life is short – treasure your moments – I saw it in your Aunt Kathy’s facbook profile – we are friends
I’m giving you a standing ovation for this one, Heather…because I can.
Thanks. I needed this.
I second that Joanna. Sitting imbed this am and thinking about getting up early to start the day. I am excited and refreshed after reading this one, doc! I will be sharing this one on our f/b page myself as I think my clients and fellow ‘athletes’ (whatever the level) will find some inspiration and motivation for the week in these words.
I will celebrate this wonderful week with many and celebrate the fact that I am healthy, happy and lucky…. (ok corny moment) Because I Can!!!
This is a wonderful post. I lost a very special someone in March who spent much too much time being unhappy and unhealthy. I’ll never get over that it didn’t have to be that way and am watching myself as that very not random experience changes my perspective on everything. Thanks for pondering for us – you do it well Doc, and should keep it in your arsenal of post possibilities. I hope you don’t have any post-accident issues. Stay well.
Oh, and yeah, sorry, but even knowing how it really is, Miss 39 1/2 and creaky, I’m still way impressed by you.
How is it you can make me laugh and cry in the same paragraph? Oh I know because you can. You always could. So now do we call you Doc of body and mind? Love You.
I want to complain. In fact, I’m going to.;) There needs to be a disclaimer on awesome posts like these so that us mush-pots can prep ourselves so we don’t cry all over our desks. B/w this post and the Fwd email Seanna sent me about 20 min. ago, I may have to go to Walmart and stock up on some tissues!
So loved this. And we always need one of these. I know I have said this before, I feel like I know your friend personally and there is no one praying for her harder than I am. May the Lord bless her deeply.
Joanna: I hear you on that one for sure! I was going to say that.
Deirdre: Welcome to MP4 and thank you for posting. We love to hear from fellow professionals/athletes. Enjoy your week and if your celebrating involves chocolate, butter or ice cream, please come back and share.;)
Seanna: I thought of you this morning b/c a bird has made a nest outside of my office window and I can check out its little nest of birdies. Now I am happy I can do that this morning! You and Heather should do a joint post about both of your recent road (off road) races you have been in. You know…because you can!:o)
Graham: Welcome as well! I think we hit send at the same time.:o)
Well now… I guess I’ll have to ponder on paper more often. Thanks all for making sense of what I felt was a rambling mess. I closed my eyes and turned away as I hit send, actually.
Enough of that. Let’s all meet…
Deidre is a very VERY dear friend of mine and fabulous sports massage therapist here in Atlanta. Her business is celebrating it’s 10th year of service this Thursday with a block par-tay. Can’t wait. (Jodi, I know there will at least be cupcakes.) If you’re in the Atlanta area and need no-nonsense muscle work http://www.smit-atl.com Thanks for commenting, girl. For the record, I loves me some corniness! Love you too.
Graham is my uncle and Lara’s father. All I can say without drowning my keyboard in tears is that, if a person’s child were the only testament to who they are, he is one amazing guy. But since there’s so much more to him than the contribution of his dynamic and sorely-missed daughter, you should know that he’s the backbone, the glue, and the rock of our family. Whether he wanted that role when he married into family silly with females or not.
Heather,
I am in awe of your post; such wonderful words of inspiration and wisdom. As a coach, I know the importance of that certain mindset you need to move forward. The aphorism “because I can” simply says it all. Thanks for putting some pep in my step today. Hope you don’t mind that I will be posting this on my fan page so all my FB fans can see how cool you are!
Keep writing!
Patti
Thank you for those words. I’ve spent over an hour crying this morning, over something I have no control over, yet to need to find where I can. This was beautifully written, and exactly what I needed. Thank you.
I love you H! And p.s. you partially inspired tomorrow’s post!
Patti: Welcome! And thank you. Post all you like. We’re all about sharing at MP4.
Melanie: Thanks for dropping by, and for commenting! While I hate that you were crying, a good cry is one of my fave therapies. I hope things go well for you going forward.
You and Patti might want to check out my post (May, I think) called “Are you a silly monkey?”. It’s all about letting go.
Kas: {mwah} Can’t wait for your post. Let’s keep the love fest going!
Love love love love love love love love LOVE!
And the photo of the damage to your car is visible now. Good! I’m relieved that it’s only a little bit bad. Sorry, I know it’s very annoying I was expecting worse. Plus you made it to yoga on time! I gave you a high five from way up here for being nice to the young person who hit you. That’s how I try to handle things like this too, with mercy and hopefully, grace. What’s the end of the world attitude? That and it’s not like I haven’t rear ended someone or taken out a side mirror back in the day and needed a little mercy too. So good for you.
Feathers – Thanks for this beautiful post. You are an awesome human being, Yoda-girl!
Wow! Jodi said I shouldn’t miss this one and she was right (as usual). Thanks for eloquently putting this all into words.
With permission I would love to share this with the marathon kids.
“Because I can!” may become a very special part of the High School Marathon program.
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thank you for your words – it’s all a matter of perspective and realizing that life is short – treasure your moments – I saw it in your Aunt Kathy’s facbook profile – we are friends
Hi Maria! Thanks for dropping by and sharing your thoughts!