Healthy & Capable
Kevin and I went on a mini but sweaty and tough uphill ride this evening. Ugh. Warmer air, car exhaust and traffic made me feel pretty vulnerable to the upcoming 70 miles. I keep chanting, it’s a ride-not a race, it’s a ride-not a race. It’s a sort-of Little Engine that Could chant. I have to think too that, I am healthy and capable. No matter how slow or hard riding the bike is, it’s a lot easier than what my brother and Beth are doing.
Beth returned from her trip to Geneva and dramatically lost some physical capabilities. Because the chemo therapies are not working, her tumor is growing and therefore putting pressure on areas of her brain. This has caused her to loose the ability to move her right arm and leg. She is now unable to walk or move from place to place without assistance from Kevin, me or someone else. So, I have to think 70miles-no big deal. I’m healthy and capable to do almost anything all by myself, and I’m thankful and humbled by that.