Today’s blog is a bit deep, but hear me out.
My last blog was about stepping up in the face of challenge and adversity. I blogged about an overwhelming workload etc., however, what I didn’t share with my blogging friends is that my father-in-law over the last 4 weeks has begun a full on war with stage IV cancer.
I don’t share an overwhelming amount of personal information because I don’t want to distract my readers with personal noise.
About 3 months ago, I registered for Beast of the Valley Strongman competition. Over the past 3 weeks I’ve come up with about 20 excuses to bail out.
Yesterday, while watching my father-in-law struggle to consume an 8 oz nutritional drink I had a complete mindset change.
Tomorrow I will do this competition for him, in honor of his battle, my internal battle will be fought for him. No excuses, just results. To all of my super supportive friends, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your love and support. To the athletes of CrossFit Madison THANK YOU for bringing me joy each morning that I am allowed to coach you through your workouts.
Tomorrow it will be about having the courage to fight this fight along with him.
You see 6 weeks ago, my father-in-law was an avid tennis player at 79 years young and today, 6 short weeks later he has mentally decided to show us his brave. This could happen to ANY of us. Don’t take a single day for granted. Get up and do everything YOU can do to take care of your body and soul because you can.
Thank you to Lifting My Spirits for introducing me to this song.
To all of the strong and beautiful women I know who are competing from all over town tomorrow, I’m so proud to be a part of this community no matter where our home bases are, we are a family built on strong values of supporting one another.
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❤ You have my support, Michelle! I'll be seeing you tomorrow!
You’re welcome! It’s a great song. Sometimes, you just have to show up and do a thing. That’s all that’s required to overcome. I’m sure he’ll be so very proud of you!!
Thank you Tammy!
Kill it! You know how to do that!
You are an incredibly strong woman! I am proud to be present in your world as you encourage others! Praying with you…!!
Wow, another post that resonates so much with me. I became motivated to continue on with my journey after losing my Mom to lymphoma in March. I was about to give up but watching her pass away (which is something I pray no one ever has to witness) but something inside told me she would not want that. Although my mother wasn’t an athlete like your father-in-law is, her battle came about quickly as well. And you’re right…We are guaranteed nothing. I try to remember to be grateful for the life I have. I have limbs that work, I have a brain that functions, I have a body that is healthy and can workout and sweat and run and lift. Many people are not that fortunate. Thank you for reminding us all of this important lesson.