June 21st Update

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2024, Health and Fitness

Yesterday was officially the first day of summer and I was finally able to get outside to enjoy a bit of heat and sunshine!    Our spring was one long stretch of cold temperatures, rain and more rain, and strong winds.   My asthma, COPD,  and bronchiectasis have not been happy.

I have maintained my Monday through Saturday morning aerobics and my weight and strength training on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.   Since I could hardly blame the weather for poor eating habits, I have also stayed on track there as well. 

I saw both my respiratory specialist and therapist over the past couple of weeks.  Despite the weather, my lungs have stayed clear of any infection and healthwise I am doing okay.   I have been coughing A LOT, especially these past couple of weeks but that is to be expected.  Hopefully, that will clear up as our weather does likewise.

I have been doing a fair amount of driving, which is a good thing.  We have been helping daughter Jen out while she works, getting her daughters around the city for various appointments and events.

Our main ‘event’ this week was granddaughter Madison’s grade eight graduation. 

Maddy accepting her ‘Top Reader’ and ‘Honor Roll’ awards and medals.
Maddy with her sisters Genie & Prim
Maddy with her friend Ronan.

We could not be more proud of our little ray of sunshine.   Not only did she excel in her academics this year, she earned her place on the Saskatchewan Youth Honor Band, and she started working part-time as a hostess at one of our local restaurants.   Everything Maddy does, she does to the best of her ability and she makes it look easy by doing it with her charming attitude and beautiful smile. 🥰

Finally, we have been working on, and enjoying, our yard as weather permits. 

We skipped the pool this year and went with a gazebo to protect us from the heat and bugs – neither of which have been an issue so far.
The garden is struggling but coming along.  I am trying to get the planters painted but that has been a process as well.

Take care and have a good day. 💞🌞

17 thoughts on “June 21st Update”

  1. Hi Anne Marie, I am so happy tohear your doing so well health wise! Congrats to Maddie, what an achievement, and so happy you got to be with her for her graduation! Enjoy the summer sun, and enjoy working in the yard! xoxo

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  8. Your grandchildren are delightful. The screened gazebo makes a lot of sense. I hope you get your full lung capacity restored, but congratulate you on sticking to your plans. Here I have lost 10 pounds over four months, a good pace according to my doctor.

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