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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Helen
18/11/2014 06:15:45 am
What a wonderful, caring and strong person you are Gill, I long to see you happy and to finally care about you and put yourself first.
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Gill Thomas
18/11/2014 06:17:51 am
Thank you Helen. You've always been there for me and I love you for it xxx
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Cindy
18/11/2014 06:46:17 am
She's back... Watch out world!
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Gill Thomas
18/11/2014 06:48:10 am
I love you too my crazy American friend! Xx
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Angela Cullen
18/11/2014 12:25:37 pm
wow! What amazing read. You know how I feel about you. Please take each day as it comes. Life is for living! Watch out Fillys back. Love you loads Gill.xx
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Gill Thomas
18/11/2014 12:29:28 pm
Thanks Angela. I will take it a day at a time I promise. Thank you for being there for me. Love you xx
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Faith
19/11/2014 12:06:24 am
Gill, u are inspirational to me and I hope dome of your drive, energy and determination to be happy and fit finds its way over to me. Love u loads Xx Faith xxx
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Gill Thomas
19/11/2014 12:44:24 am
Faith, you are one of the strongest, most empowered women that I have ever known. I take strength from our wonderful friendship. Love you xx
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Sue David
21/11/2014 11:33:53 am
Oh welcome back what great effort with fabulous results Gill. Keep taking the "medicine" because whatever it is, has brought back the drive and positivity that we know you have always had. Sue xxx
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Gill Thomas
21/11/2014 02:28:23 pm
Thank you so much Sue. You have no idea how much I have missed you! Xx
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