I have had some exciting things happen the past couple of weeks, sooooo exciting I just had to share!
1. A new Grandson was added to our family. This makes Lucky 13 for us and # 14 is on it's way in a month or so! We are doing a fine job of multiplying. lol Mom and baby are doing fine and Grandma and Grandpa are delighted! He is so adorable and cuddly. We love our grandchildren. It was worth having kids to get them! (well - mostly worth it)
2. A couple of weeks ago I had the special opportunity to meet one of my online pals, Fay, in person. We had a delightful time together eating (we are both confirmed Foodies) and talking! We also saw the movie "The Big Year" (hey, come to think of it that kind of describes my past year). Fay and I have been corresponding online for a couple years now and I consider her a close friend. She has talked me through some trying times, including my Parkinson's diagnosis, always encouraging me to stay optimistic and positive. Fay sent me this story of the blind horse one morning when I was really down - http://cmfalling.blogspot.com/2011/04/needed-reminders.html Her bell is always there when I need it most! I really enjoyed meeting her and found her to be just as sweet and cute in person as she is online.
And last but not least - my Parkinson's related exciting news! (drum roll please)
3. Ta da - (more drum roll)
I tracked down David Zid (see this post- http://cmfalling.blogspot.com/2011/09/meet-my-new-best-friend-david-zid.html) and will be traveling to meet him in person in several weeks. He is going to work with me as a private trainer in setting up an exercise program to meet my specific needs. How cool is that? I am sooo excited about this opportunity and very grateful for all the work he has done to help people like me with Parkinson's. I promise to keep you updated about this exciting adventure as it plays out! I really believe this is going to be a key ingredient in dealing with my disease. I am really looking forward to this unique opportunity to meet him and gain some of the benefits from his amazing work and research with Parkinson's disease!
So much excitement in my life I can hardly contain myself sometimes!!!
I still have one more exciting adventure in the works - but you will have to wait to find out what it is. I plan to share it later as it unfolds! (I just love suspense - don't you?) lol
God has been good to me and I am truly blessed. I feel His love for me each and every day and am so thankful for the amazing people He has placed in my life! Thank you amazing people and Thank you God!!!!!
Wow, all kinds of wonderful news. I'm all excited for you too....lol. Not only having more grandkids to spoil, but being able to meet and have a special exercise program set up by Divid Zid is fantastic. Being able to meet a special online friend is also so exciting and special too. I have met two DS friends over the years, and hope to meet two more over the next year or so. They become that much more special after meeting them in person. Keep the excitement going in your life.
ReplyDeleteTrust me - with 6 children, I don't need to keep the excitement going! lol
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool that you could and are going to meet more DS friends. I hope to someday do the same! It's a great place with so many wonderful people! :)
For those of you who are wondering what DS is - its a on-line support site. I have joined the Parkinson's group and have found it to be very uplifting and helpful. I have met some amazing people on there!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.dailystrength.org/
I have to say, meeting you had to be one of the highlights of this year! It was God's birthday gift to me haha. You're one of the sweetest, kindest people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. You're not an internet friend, you're one of my very best friends:)
ReplyDeleteAwww shucks Fay, now I am blushing! (Pour on some more!!!) lol
ReplyDeleteSeriously - it's been my pleasure having you as one of my best friends too. I look forward to many more years of friendship and sharing, and some more get togethers. Hugs!!