Just went out and checked the CaringBridge site and saw this from Vicky (@quilteryoyo):
'The surgery went well. I've walked 3 times today and have all of the tubes out. They say I'm doing great.'

I was getting worried since there hadn't been anything posted so I am relieved that she is doing so well and they already have her up and walking!

Yay I'm so relieved to hear from @quilteryoyo. Sounds like good progress.



Went for a big run today. It was wonderful. 5 fast km. Felt fantastic.

Im still on track. Been 16 days now. Feels like actual progress. Probably helps that I feel like im living groundhog day working shift as I am. Last night was a calm night which was wonderful. I was busy enough, but not insane.

Have made pretty much the same dinner tonight. It was so so tasty. I have all my food sorted. And get a couple of extra snacks as well.

I also went out with the kids to a local hike path. I bought a new hiking bag in the new years sale (down to 80 from 200!) so wanted to try it out.

My 6yr old would have kept going, but miss 4 only lasted about 25 minutes before we had to turn back. It got pretty steep so I was impressed with what she did so

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Sorry Caring Bridge didn't get updated yesterday. My person didn't realize there were people on there that had no other way of finding out and he was tired., had only slept about 1.5 hours Thursday/Friday.

I'm doing good, just really sore. I'm hoping that will start going away some.

Wonderful to hear from you.

It's OK, your person needs rest too. Hope you continue to improve!

I've been MIA for a bit. I restarted yet again about 2 weeks ago and have been going strong. I just couldn't keep up with the group.

I've been logging all food. Trying to stay close to my calorie goal but if I go over, oh well. *kitten* happens (that's been my motto lately). I'm also trying to get back to having one treat (for lack of a better word) a day. So if I have chocolate after lunch, my evening snack is like cheese or granola instead of a brownie.

My word for 2021 is consistency. I know consistency is what helps me reach my goals so I just have to do it.

@Avidkeo - you've got this! Hang tough and get through this stressful period!!

Good morning all! It's Monday I think! My weekend was crazy with the endurance challenge called PeloFundo. I am nuts and fully embrace the cray cray....these people keep me laughing or I'd prolly be crying haha.

@quilteryoyo You are a model patient and its a testament to how great of shape you are in from running, Tennis, yard work etc. So glad you are on the mend and will be back to full activity soon!!

@ddmom0811 That view is so nice.....I'd love to visit.....lets get that vaccine out!

@shanaber I finally got our Tread and love it....just last week so I have only walked on it a few times but I feel so much less impact than outside concrete. I see the sports med guy today and will discuss running. Which class did you take? let me know - it sounds good! your walking pace is my running pace lol! Also thanks for the tips on familysearch. I will check it out.

@avidkeo You are doing so well even with work stress. That hiking place looks incredible and your girls are adorable.!

@RunsOnEspresso I plan to restart my logging and it literally adds so much time to the process....its hard to keep up with all of this. I'll probably have to do the same until I get back into it.

@rheddmobile I will look into Ancestry as well....decide if I will really use it.

@swenson19d Love the catification process....so funny! Bear is a lucky kitty!

So my weekend in a picture: I hit my goal, even with 3 inches of Snow in Austin, which lead to a power outage that lasted 5 hours. I though I was dead in the water but a friend suggested that I get on the bike and just cycle at good pace and use the app on my phone to register my cycling time and classes so I could finish my 200 miles. I rode in the dark but got it done! Power came back on and did another hour with some other friends. It was challenging and fun and its always good to see what I am capable of. Hip felt good. Butt was angry. Thank god for cycling shorts and chamois butter!

I was looking to adopt this guy. https://www.petfinder.com/cat/ash-49333509/tx/arlington/house-of-meows-home-rescue-tx2036/ @shanaber they require references, so I put you down and shared your email He looks so stupid.

@Avidkeo He looks so dumb and the more I think about him the more I want him. I can't believe there is an application process and references for a pet. That's awesome though that they try to give them better homes. Locally I can just walk in and pick one, no vetting.

I ate a salad for lunch. Better choices. I took a low dose antidepressant in the middle of class because I wanted to cry more.

Dd isn't taking classes. Idk what's going on with her. I was supportive but know I'm probably enabling. Just trying to get her to tell me how I can help her get where she wants to be in her life. She brought in a bag of alcoholic drinks the other day, she scored high on the alcohol risk screening back when she went to the mental health facility, just after Alex died. So I am afraid she is following Alex's path.

Well day off after my really rough night last night. Kids started swimming lessons today so we were all out the door at 830 for 9am classes. I went for a short swim while they were in class. Came home and got on the stationery bike for 20 mins followed by a strength session. I set up my strength plan on my watch and it was really handy. Too for ever to set up.

Food, haven't really planned out anything yet. Homemade burgers for dinner. Probably have porridge for lunch. Kids love it! Going for a walk around the local lake after lunch. I'll sleep well tonight!