Better than my sons!
heather86RN
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I was diagnosed with a rare Nervous System disorder about 10 years ago. I was bedridden and literally unable to function for most of that time. I was started on a new drug in 2010 which arrested most of my symptoms. I have had to learn how to walk, think, express myself, and become "Normal". Last year I learned how to ride a horse at a Therapeutic riding center for people with disability's. This year, with no walker or cane, I am going to loose the weight that I put on during my bedridden years. I have been working with a trainer in the gym since November 1012. My boys are always giving me a hard time about how slow and awkward I am. I take it in stride because I know that they mean well and are happy to see me functioning like a real Mom!
Recently, I found a series of You Tube videos that are short exercise workouts that I can do at home on the days that I don't go to the gym. They are only 10 minutes long, and are perfect for me since I tire easily still. Well, today I put it on and said to my 14 year old teenage sons (twins) "Come and do this with me, it's only 10 minutes long." They said "Oh Mom, that will be too easy!" 3 minutes into the exercise they couldn't do any more! They wanted to quit! I got to tease them through the entire 10 minutes that they were "Slow and Awkward!" LOL I was on top of the world today! It feels better than the day I could walk all day without a cane! I WAS BETTER THAN MY SONS!! YAY!! Even though it was only for 10 minutes!
Recently, I found a series of You Tube videos that are short exercise workouts that I can do at home on the days that I don't go to the gym. They are only 10 minutes long, and are perfect for me since I tire easily still. Well, today I put it on and said to my 14 year old teenage sons (twins) "Come and do this with me, it's only 10 minutes long." They said "Oh Mom, that will be too easy!" 3 minutes into the exercise they couldn't do any more! They wanted to quit! I got to tease them through the entire 10 minutes that they were "Slow and Awkward!" LOL I was on top of the world today! It feels better than the day I could walk all day without a cane! I WAS BETTER THAN MY SONS!! YAY!! Even though it was only for 10 minutes!
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Good for you!!!0
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Sounds like a great NSV! Good for you and wishing you much success!0
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Sounds like a great NSV! Good for you and wishing you much success!
This!0 -
That's fantastic! Your sons had better watch what they say, cause mama's gonna kick butt!0
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Oofa.. I got tears.. Im SO proud of YOU!!!!0
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Amazing! Haha we often surprise ourselves don't we? Way to go!!0
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Soo awesome!!! Amazing!!0
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I think you will have more days like this and your boys will be happy for you too0
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Your whole post is inspiring, but this part:
"I was on top of the world today! It feels better than the day I could walk all day without a cane! I WAS BETTER THAN MY SONS!! YAY!! Even though it was only for 10 minutes! "
Made me tear up and laugh at the same time. Awesome. You're awesome.0 -
AWESOME! Great job & congratulations!!!
Look out, boys...!0 -
This made me happy.0
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You know, I urge you to keep riding. It will help you more than you think!
Good luck.0 -
This is a truly amazing story! Congrats to you and good luck with your work out goals!! You are soooo amazing!!0
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Amazing!!!! Good for you:)0
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You make me feel shamed of my complaining!! Good for you!!0
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That is awesome, made me smile. Bet it felt great!
Kids think they so tough :laugh:0 -
What an awesome story. Thank you for sharing. So happy for you on your recovering health.0
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I love this!! Good for you!0
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Fantastic!! I'm so glad to hear you're recovering and gaining strength. Go Mama!0
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Victory! Be so proud of yourself!0
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