1. RUNClub
As we runners stood elbow-to-elbow in a tight circle Saturday morning listening to Jo encourage us about the importance of emotional health, the hugest bald eagle flew directly over us. We all gazed in fascination at its massive wing span and majesty, commenting that it was a good omen for our run.
I love that RUNClub isn't just about physical health, it's about emotional health as well -- most importantly, connection. Over the past several months, the essence of being truly connected to those around me has become clear, and I realize it's necessity to my life. Here's what Jo had to say in our weekly encouraging newsletter. "Boogie" she talks about is the "Boogie the Bridge" run, which is in 13 short sleeps.
"So what does this have to do with Boogie? Well, everything really. Our central core value is connection. Boogie training is based yes on the physical side of movement; but also the emotional and mental side of movement. Boogie day is about connection. Standing close with 2500 other people gives you an opportunity to truly connect. Our boogie team will be at the start line; on the route; and at the finish line, waiting to extend kindness and happiness to you. We are all the same. We are all alive. And we will all die. Boogie is about celebrating this beautiful thing called life."
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2. Neighbours to have coffee with
Oh, the delight that comes with having the type of neighbours you can just text and say, "I need a visit and a coffee. What are you up to??" And the response is always, "Come on over, I'll put the coffee on."
3. Scary photographs
My stomach was queasy while looking at photographs of my neighbour, Jessi's, incision and hearing the horrific tales of her declining health and eventual diagnosis with a brain tumour -- twice over, 5 years apart! Unfortunately, she also has much smaller cancerous tumours in the exact location, for which she had radiation last summer. So far, so good with her current health condition. The surgeries I have been through pale in comparison to what this courageous woman has dealt with, a valuable reminder.
4. Parenthood
Once again, this TV show has captured the genuine emotions connected with being a cancer patient and survivor. In the latest episode, "I'm Still Here", Kristina gets called to the bedside of a friend she met at chemo. That friend passes away during the episode, and Kristina struggles with the reality that her friend passed away while she is still alive. It's a 'must see', but have a box of tissue handy.
5. Report Cards
As any teacher -- or anyone closely connected to a teacher -- will tell you, report card time is stress-filled. I am thankful that, as of 3 p.m. today, my report cards are DONE!!
6. Sunshine
I cannot imagine wasting spring sunshine. It bids me to get outdoors -- to run, walk, picnic by the river -- soak up the vitamin D in such short supply all winter.
7. Lambs
There is nothing like having your neck nuzzled, or your finger suckled, by a few-days-old lamb, a delight I have enjoyed ever since having been a quasi-sheep farmer years ago. Yesterday, watching lambs sproing across a greening field and getting to nuzzle a small black ram lamb brought joy to my heart.
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