THE CLIMB

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This past weekend I had the chance to go on a ladies retreat with a couple churches. It was an excellent weekend full of fun and learning. However, on the Saturday , I learnt just how out of shape I have become.

A few of us girls went out on a little walk and it was a beautiful sun filled day. I knew I was in trouble before we left the property . I felt my legs protesting before we left the property. I had a bit of reprieve at the first property we came to, a GOAT FARM.

 

The hill! I saw it coming and wanted to walk away right then, but I was with others and didn’t want to look weak. I looked back the way we came, longingly wishing I was back there at the camp. Then I looked at the hill and decided that I would do it. My body was protesting all the way and I had to fight every step of the way . The girls were asking if I was okay and I kept saying yes, even though I felt my chest pounding heart because of the workout I was giving it. Almost a few dozen steps from the top I had to concede and stop. “I have to go back down ” I announced . After protesting that they could keep going on that I’d be fine going down we ALL went back. Down hill was definitely easier than up.

Last year I had knee surgery after tearing a ligament in my right knee a few years before. It felt like forever the recovery process. After this past weekend I’m ready to get healthy and lose weight. Next year that hill will be conquered all the way . This was motivation for me and living here in BEAUTIFUL BRITISH COLUMBIA there are many more hills to climb.  Below is me after the walk. I hate how I look in this picture but it’s going to change. Here’s to a new me in the upcoming year.

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My son is 16 . He has cerebral palsy. He is a normal teen. Loves video games, hockey and baseball. Love being outside. He is pretty much confined to a wheelchair. Has a walker which he uses a bit but can’t stand for long periods. He used to walk and run even played a season of soccer when he was in the single digits. When he turned 10 his ball socket in his hip started wearing away . At first it was thought he was having trouble walking because of a fall he took . But over the course of maybe 6 months it became worse and we found out about the hip. He was an avid bike rider and misses that .He would love nothing more in the world then to be able to ride a bike again. Earlier this year we attended a bike lending event . Unfortunately non of the bikes were suitable . The problem is because of his hip ball joint being eroded down it makes it hard to peddle straight up and down. Also, the only suitable bike sits to high making it unstable for him as it was way to tall . This bike you see pictured below was a perfect fit , not tall, peddles positioned far enough in front for comfort and ease and a support bar to hold his right leg in place so it doesn’t slip off in an uncomfortable position. The only problem is the bike is not a loaner and is only available to purchase. It is unattainable for us . This bike is everything Jared dreams of . Would you please consider helping him attain his dream of riding a bike again. Thank you. -Cynthia        

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