Random thoughts of the day

Yesterday would have been my dear friend Jo Ann G.’s 39th birthday. Her passing from colon cancer made me realize there is so much more to experience in life. For so many years I have been very cautious in my life, but now I feel I am allowing myself to go just a little bit out of my comfort zone. Mud run obstacle courses have become an obsession for me. I have also tried to empower others to join me in my race through the mud. I am not one of those women who is scared to get dirty. I enjoy pushing myself and seeing how far I can go. There are so few women in this world willing to extend a helping hand towards others in hopes of empowering the many that may still be sitting at home in front of the TV eating a gallon of ice cream. I was one of those people that enjoyed sweets and everything that is not good for you in mass amounts. After having gastric bypass that is no more and it is not because I can’t eat those things. I am sure I can if I want to make myself sick, but I don’t because I was given a tool as a last resort to help me save my own life. I challenge you today to make a difference in your own life and the life of those around you. Back away from the tv and start moving. Even if you start with a 5 minute walk. Every change starts somewhere.