The Gift of Morning
I have stated often on this blog that my breast cancer has been a gift in many ways. Recently, it seems to have brought me yet another blessing.
If you know me at all, you probably know that I am NOT a morning person. I think it is hereditary. Seriously. My brother also claims that morning is HARD for him. And though I don't remember my Mom struggling with mornings, I do remember that once she retired, it was not uncommon for her to still be in her robe around 10 a.m. It is not that I haven't WANTED to be a morning person, it is just that I have found it incredibly impossible. ( Naturally, I married into a family of morning people. My mother-in-law and sister-in-law BOTH get up and excercise before people in China are up for morning devotions. And they are HAPPY about it!)
What does this have to do with my cancer journey? Just this: My oncologist wants me to walk thirty minutes a day. The best time, of course, is the dreaded "morning". It is best, because it is most consistant. And with the charge being to "walk daily," consistancy is pretty important.
So, with the new year and new resolutions, I began to try, but not in the mornings. I was "off and on." Finally, I emailed a friend who told me she had been walking with another friend, and I boldy asked to join them. They welcomed me in. And, I have been walking, IN THE MORNING, starting on 3 weeks now.
The thing is, I am now waking up on my own. When we went to Austin this past weekend, I got UP, on my own, and went and used the treadmill. HAPPILY! I can't explain it, but somehow, it has "just happened." Finally, "morning" is my friend. (I must confess that driving to the gym where we walk is a bit frightening...I should NOT, and I repeat, I SHOULD NOT really be allowed to drive before a cup of tea, but I don't have to go very far...)
To some, this might not be a big deal. But, as a NOT morning person who has always wanted to be one, this new found time in my day is a gift. And, it is a gift that will help keep my cancer at bay. That is also a gift. So...to my friends who welcomed me in, and to God who is able to bring good out of bad...Thank you!
If you know me at all, you probably know that I am NOT a morning person. I think it is hereditary. Seriously. My brother also claims that morning is HARD for him. And though I don't remember my Mom struggling with mornings, I do remember that once she retired, it was not uncommon for her to still be in her robe around 10 a.m. It is not that I haven't WANTED to be a morning person, it is just that I have found it incredibly impossible. ( Naturally, I married into a family of morning people. My mother-in-law and sister-in-law BOTH get up and excercise before people in China are up for morning devotions. And they are HAPPY about it!)
What does this have to do with my cancer journey? Just this: My oncologist wants me to walk thirty minutes a day. The best time, of course, is the dreaded "morning". It is best, because it is most consistant. And with the charge being to "walk daily," consistancy is pretty important.
So, with the new year and new resolutions, I began to try, but not in the mornings. I was "off and on." Finally, I emailed a friend who told me she had been walking with another friend, and I boldy asked to join them. They welcomed me in. And, I have been walking, IN THE MORNING, starting on 3 weeks now.
The thing is, I am now waking up on my own. When we went to Austin this past weekend, I got UP, on my own, and went and used the treadmill. HAPPILY! I can't explain it, but somehow, it has "just happened." Finally, "morning" is my friend. (I must confess that driving to the gym where we walk is a bit frightening...I should NOT, and I repeat, I SHOULD NOT really be allowed to drive before a cup of tea, but I don't have to go very far...)
To some, this might not be a big deal. But, as a NOT morning person who has always wanted to be one, this new found time in my day is a gift. And, it is a gift that will help keep my cancer at bay. That is also a gift. So...to my friends who welcomed me in, and to God who is able to bring good out of bad...Thank you!
posted by Beverly @ 6:32 PM
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