Kim's new and improved life journal!

[Blueeyes101817]

hey lady! im about to leave for the dentist, homework ,and work so figured id say hi...ill check in with ya later or ill just see you tonight--

 

[kimwim8]

Hey guys! I'm heading out & leaving work early. Got a call that my grandmom fell in the middle of the night & broke her foot in 3 places. Her blood pressure and sugar levels are way high too. They are planning on operating on her foot tomorrow. So any prayers and PD is much appreciated! Mom and I are heading over to the hospital this afternoon to see her, and then we'll go over to her apartment and make sure it's all locked up and everything is ok there. This might be the final straw that stops her from being able to live on her own...so this is gonna be tough on her.

Julie - thanks for stopping by and giving me encouragement. I truly appreciate it.

Amy - Thanks, as always, for your well wishes. The coolrunnings couch-to-5K is a good program, and I've started it before (a few years ago) but never finished. I am looking to start that with Monday's run. Check it out and let me know what you think!

Jen - hey girlie! Thanks for posting, even though I know you're just trying to keep your numbers high! (just kidding). You've been so awesome through all of this. Who knew I'd find such a good friend online & in real life. Can't wait to hang out again tonight!

 

[kmp1191]

Sorry about your G-mom.... hopefully everything will turn out ok. prayers & pixie dust sent your way!

hang in there!
marie

 

[AmyBeth68]

Hey Kim,

Pixie Dust for your grandma. I sure hope she's doing okay! Sorry to hear she fell and injured her foot so badly. Keep us posted, will be thinking about her this weekend!!!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

hey Kim-
I know you are sleeping by now! i just got home and wanted to say i had a great time again! fun times, fun times
hope to hang out with you all again soon (which im sure i will!)
Hope everything goes okay with grandma tomorrow--let me know..call if you need anything!

 

[RunningLilo]

GRANDMOM

Kim,
I bet it was awesome having ds cheer you on the other day. Awww! I am so envious of where you are in training. You are doing great! Somehow I got sucked into the numbers game of running and it completely took the joy out of it for me. I felt so pressured to always beat my last time. I love how sometimes you don't even know what distance you've run until afterwards! I am trying to train myself to just pay attention to the intervals and not trying to make it to certain landmarks by a specific time. Your attitude and joy has definitely been an inspiration for me this week.

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Kim!

Thank you for stopping by my journal. I appreciate your encouragement and support!

I am sending some for your grandmom. I hope that she is feeling better soon and that the surgery on her foot goes well.

Have a good weekend!

~Tracy

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hi Friend!
I hope today is going okay for you and your grandma..just wanted to check in (and increase my numbers!!)

 

[kimwim8]

Hey guys....Thank you SO much for your well wishes for my grandmom. She's not doing so great. She tried to get out of bed this morning & fell (of course) and hit her head. No surgery until Monday at the earliest. She was on a blood thinner (not sure why) daily, so they have to get that out of her system before attempting surgery.

I'm planning on going to see her again tomorrow.

I didn't get to run today b/c of the rain. Hopefully tomorrow will be nicer & I can get up early to go.

RunningLilo - Thank you so much for your post. I really am trying to enjoy the running for as long as possible. I know at some point the competitor in me is gonna kick in and take over. For now I'm trying to do what I can and not stress.

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Kim,

Sending more prayers and for your grandma. Please keep us update on how she is doing. In the meantime, please be sure and take good care of you.

 

[kimwim8]

Hi guys...quick update.

DH and I went to see gmom tonight. She's been moved to the Orthopedic wing and is in her own room now (which is a good thing). I spoke to the nurse & the surgery is not scheduled for tomorrow. The nurse told me they prefer to have their patients off of the blood thinners for 5 days...so maybe no surgery til Wed? I didn't tell gmom that - she's already sick of laying down and not being able to move her leg.

We were able to make her laugh a few times, and she cried too - but crying while remembering fun times...so it was ok.

Thanks again for your prayers & well wishes guys! Keep 'em coming, if you don't mind!

Tomorrow is home weigh in day, so I'll check back in then.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

you know i was thinking about your gmom all day..glad you guys made her laugh...

Hang in there..well talk tomorrow!

 

[AmyBeth68]

Kim

Sending Pixie Dust and Hugs to your grandma (((HUGS))). I'll be away next week so I want to say good luck with your running and I'll continue to keep your grandma in my thoughts.

 

[kimwim8]

Morning all!

I'm having quite a BLAH day so far, and thus did not get up to run. I might be able to go later tonight, or else I'll do it tomorrow morning.

First off, today was home weigh in day. I am down 1/2 pound from last Monday - so I'm happy with that! I seem to be cheating some on the weekends, but I guess with being on plan all week & keeping up with the running...it's all working together. I've only been doing the running 3 times a week, and no other workouts, and I'd really like to change that. My goal for this week is to get to bed no later than 10 and that will help me be able to get up and going in the mornings.

Second...my run yesterday was good! I ran yesterday afternoon at the park. I went around 4 times (2 miles) in 23 minutes. I didn't have a watch with me, so I am 100% sure I ran more than I normally do. I'm pretty sure I was doing more like 5/1 run/walk. I was tired before I started, and exhausted afterwards...but I'm SO glad I did it.

I hope you all have a great day!

 

[toystoryduo]

Kim,

Prayers are on the way.... Glad to hear weigh-in went well and that you got your run in.

Hope you have a good Monday!

 

[mrsschlep]

Congrats on the loss Kim! And on the run!! Sometimes getting out there and just getting started is the hardest part. So sorry to hear about your grandmom...sending lots of prayers and pixie dust her way

Happy Monday!!

 

[goldcupmom]

Hope your Monday improves! The blahs aren't fun.

Keep us posted on how GMom is doing. I'm praying.

Have a good week and keep running! That's AWESOME!!

 

[kmp1191]

Congrats on your weigh-in! and more PD for you and G-mom!
Hang in there...I know it's monday, and trust me....Mondays suck!! You'll be over your blah's in no time.....or do i have to start sneezing and wetting my pants again? (now that's a true friend....i wouldn't do that for just anyone!)

Great job on your running!! You're getting me encouraged and wanting to get back at it this week!!

take it easy and have a gggggrrrrreeeeeaaaaattttttt day!
marie

 

[kimwim8]

You'll be over your blah's in no time.....or do i have to start sneezing and wetting my pants again? (now that's a true friend....i wouldn't do that for just anyone!)

You'd do that for me??? hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

hahaha, nah - that's ok. But thanks for the offer!! And thanks for making me laugh out loud!!

G-MOM update - Her surgery IS today at 4pm. I'm so happy about that. She'll be in the hospital for another couple days, then they will move her to a rehab clinic for a while. She'll have a hard cast on for 4-6 weeks..and then therapy will begin. At least we got some definitive answers today, since the surgeon called my mom. My mom will be there for the surgery, and I'll post updates as I get them. Hopefully I can go see her again tomorrow.

Thanks again, guys! The power of prayer....

 

[kmp1191]

Glad I could make your day a little better....I've been known to do some strange things for my friends, so be careful!!
How did g-ma's surgery go? good i hope....still sending P & PD your/her way.
Hang in there, you're allowed a "break" when family things come up....heck, just read my journal, i have breaks every other week!!

take it easy, and tell g'ma we said hi!!


marie