24 years as a Mom with back problems left me overweight and out of shape. In '02 I had a stroke, leaving my right side weak, my mind confused and every function a chore. I was diagnosed with MS. In '04 I had back surgery to replace blown disks, and was diagnosed with degenerative disk disease. In '05 I had a 2nd back surgery to r...eplace the rods and screws, and '06 led to a knee surgery. In '07 my spouse of 27 years decided it was time to go our separate ways.
Then I met Mike Gray. We soon became fast friends. He took me hiking and, soon after, climbing. On my first try, with borrowed harness and slippers, I managed to get a little ways up the rock. Each time, I got a little stronger and more sure of myself. Now I top rope and clean gear (when my muscles and coordination work). While I don't lead, because I can't always depend on my muscles to do what I want them to, I love climbing! See More
Then I met Mike Gray. We soon became fast friends. He took me hiking and, soon after, climbing. On my first try, with borrowed harness and slippers, I managed to get a little ways up the rock. Each time, I got a little stronger and more sure of myself. Now I top rope and clean gear (when my muscles and coordination work). While I don't lead, because I can't always depend on my muscles to do what I want them to, I love climbing! See More
Where were you?
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As the days went by
from my window
watching
And where were you
when I was hurt and helpless?
'Cause the things you say
and the things you do
surround me
While you were hanging yourself
on someone else's words
trying to believe
in what you heard
I was staring straight
into the shining sun
Lost in thought
and lost in time
as the seeds of life
and the seeds of change
were planted
Outside
the rain
fell dark and slow
as I pondered on
this dangerous
but irresistable pass time
I took a heavenly ride
through our silence
I knew the moment had arrived
for killing the Past
and coming back to Life.
I love you, babe. You put my own pathetic problems and complaints in perspective.