Challenges

My immune system and health has always been relatively good and I rarely suffer from colds or the flu. Healthy choices and exercise play an important role, but as my grandma used to say "some people are just born with a strong constitution." However as I age, I become more aware of the importance of a healthy lifestyle, a positive attitude and listening to what my body is telling me.

This year has been a much different year for me and a bit challenging health wise. In addition to to having bursitis in both knees I had some lower back issues up earlier this year, shingles at the beginning of September, and dental surgery 10 days ago. As a result of the dental issues my jaw bone on the right side is considerably thinner and I have been told will fracture very easily if I'm not careful. So you will not catch me swinging any type of weapon or sparring, etc. for about 6 months. According to the dental surgeon the bone will rebuild itself, but this process can take up to 1 year. In the meantime I have been restricted to liquids for 2 weeks after which time I get to move onto soft foods. Yum! What I would really like right now is some crunchy potato chips! Oh Well! I am also waiting to see my doctor about an issue with my left leg which randomly likes to partially give out or completely lock on me. Oh what Fun!

It can be very easy to start to wallow in some self pity, but that is not going to get me anywhere I want to be. So what helps with all of this? I really think that it's keeping busy, being creative in order to continue some forward momentum and support from family, friends and the team. Even with everything going on I've done more push ups and sit ups in the past 3 weeks than I've done all summer and work has been very busy in a good way. The sit ups and push ups are meant to be a tool and when used correctly with the right mindset they do whatever job that needs to be done.

Namaste

Michele Ward