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It's the SMALL and SIMPLE things

HAPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY!! I am thinking about getting my mom, but not sure what to do yet.
Today was my 2nd night that I was able to sleep the whole night without getting up and moving to the couch or waking up absolutely miserable. Also, I can kind of sleep on my stomach now and it is heavenly. Throughout my recovery I have been reminded on a daily basis to NOT take the small and simple things for granted. For example, walking upstairs to go get something, simply putting on legging or even taking a shower without your mother sitting on the toilet making sure you don't fall. I never would have thought that I would ever experience these things until I was like older ya know? But I am thankful that I am getting a little lesson of appreciation of my body, mind and strength. I am becoming stronger each and every day. This morning I made my own breakfast, some eggs and a banana :) Yesterday I went for a nice walk outside that took Steve and I 12 minutes. After I felt a little tired, but not overly exhausted. Tomorrow I have another clinic appointment, I am going to meet with cardiac rehab and see the doc again.
Thanks again for all the love and prayer, I truly feel them each and every one. You guys are my rock. Keep up the good work!!!

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  1. UnknownApril 1, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    Hooray for small and simple things!! Love you!

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  2. AnonymousApril 2, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    YEAH!!!!! keep on keepin on!! love the stomach sleeping and BATHs- That would have been hard to me. Come to Kansas Soon- we will walk to Nauvoo!!!

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