As we enter the final weeks of 2014 I find myself finally able to look forwards to the future. Of course looking forwards inevitably leads to backwards glances at what has proved to be a year of painful experiences. During the course of 2014 I have been forced to let go of long term relationships; say goodbye to loved ones and accept the loss of the future I thought I would have. All of which have taken a huge toll on my mental and physical health. However it was also the year when I was shown how loved I am. I was allowed to cry when I needed to; I was soothed and comforted when I was hurt; I was reminded of who I am and what I am capable of; I was even hit over the head when it became necessary! I was shown immense understanding and patience by my family and friends. 2014 was the year in which I learned what true love is. I'm not going to embarrass anyone by naming them - you know exactly who you are and what you have done for me. I shall simply say : Thank you for your love; it has saved me.
So what do I do with the lessons learned in 2014? How do I repay the faith shown in me? How do I return all that love? I start living again and taking care of ME. I eat properly, I exercise until I drop, I laugh again and then, yep, I exercise some more! I get into the gym, jump into the pool and take on some new challenges. I don't doubt that 2015 is going to be difficult at times but I shall be focussing on 2 new challenges. I shall be doing the Humber Bridge 100k Cycle Sportive in June and the Loch Ard 3k Open Water Swim in September. I sincerely hope that you will be sticking around to cajole, encourage and love me during these challenges.
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