Better than my sons!

heather86RN
heather86RN Posts: 46
in Success Stories
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! ;)

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  • shak29
    shak29 Posts: 114 Member
    Good for you!!!
  • maryannelk
    maryannelk Posts: 707 Member
    Sounds like a great NSV! Good for you and wishing you much success!
  • mestacy010
    mestacy010 Posts: 577 Member
    Sounds like a great NSV! Good for you and wishing you much success!

    This!
  • charovnitza
    charovnitza Posts: 689
    That's fantastic! Your sons had better watch what they say, cause mama's gonna kick butt! :)
  • sarantonio
    sarantonio Posts: 880 Member
    Oofa.. I got tears.. Im SO proud of YOU!!!!
  • Sincere24
    Sincere24 Posts: 126 Member
    Amazing! Haha we often surprise ourselves don't we? Way to go!!
  • coopsm87
    coopsm87 Posts: 2 Member
    Soo awesome!!! Amazing!!
  • Marg3030
    Marg3030 Posts: 11 Member
    I think you will have more days like this and your boys will be happy for you too :smile:
  • Brie4me
    Brie4me Posts: 238
    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.
  • NikkiSixGuns
    NikkiSixGuns Posts: 630 Member
    AWESOME! Great job & congratulations!!!

    Look out, boys...!
  • Rhonnie
    Rhonnie Posts: 506 Member
    This made me happy. :)
  • Simone_King
    Simone_King Posts: 467 Member
    You know, I urge you to keep riding. It will help you more than you think!

    Good luck.
  • emilyc85
    emilyc85 Posts: 450 Member
    This is a truly amazing story! Congrats to you and good luck with your work out goals!! You are soooo amazing!!
  • Calabrisellamia
    Calabrisellamia Posts: 64 Member
    Amazing!!!! Good for you:)
  • VTLois
    VTLois Posts: 49
    You make me feel shamed of my complaining!! Good for you!!
  • RYFBAR
    RYFBAR Posts: 45
    That is awesome, made me smile. Bet it felt great!
    Kids think they so tough :laugh:
  • Ronij59
    Ronij59 Posts: 191 Member
    What an awesome story. Thank you for sharing. So happy for you on your recovering health.
  • Kristen81
    Kristen81 Posts: 342 Member
    I love this!! Good for you!
  • Wonderwoman2677
    Wonderwoman2677 Posts: 428 Member
    Fantastic!! I'm so glad to hear you're recovering and gaining strength. Go Mama!
  • sheyennelilly
    sheyennelilly Posts: 122 Member
    Victory! Be so proud of yourself!
  • heather86RN
    heather86RN Posts: 46
    Oh Wow! Thank you sooo much for all your well wishes! :blushing: The biggest thing I am happy about this past year is becoming STRONGER. Those of you that have lost weight and are running races are so inspiring to me. I have always wanted to be able to do athletic things, and be like YOU GUYS:love: I am definetely continuing with my riding lessons this summer as well as my 3 days a week at the gym, but I am still doing the "whimpy" stuff. All of you that are doing 5K's and P90X I really think are amazing:drinker: You are all wonderful!:heart:
  • kmchambers64
    kmchambers64 Posts: 158 Member
    I love your story. I have not had nearly your challenges, but my super jock sons quit midway through day one of the 30DS. I got a little further, it is tough. But I get how you feel. Your strength and courage will empower them and push them too.
  • rwhyte12
    rwhyte12 Posts: 204 Member
    Good job. I had my own medical issues many years ago with allergies that were debilitating for awhile. I remember how good it was to put a name on it, understand it through the two doctors and to have a plan to make it better. Life just gets better from there. I'm glad you're in recovery, getting together a plan and showing your boys this is how far you have come. I hope they appreciate you!
  • HodderAL
    HodderAL Posts: 358 Member
    This gave me cold shivers! Great NSV, and I'm sure there are many, many more of those to come :) There is no such thing as "Wimpy" stuff... everything, everything!, counts... keep pushing, you're doing amazing!

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