No Memorial Race but something better

Well, we're in Florida. It's Memorial Day. But there was no race for us this morning. It was really getting me down, but I decided to get over and do what the doctors told me I could do - walk. I went on the beach and took a super long, quiet walk in the sand, right near the water. I found some amazing treasures of seashells. I saw little and big crabs scurry across the sand and back to the sea. I saw the tracks where giant sea turtles had come on the beach overnight to lay eggs. I watched giant pelicans and herons diving for fish in the water. I listened to the waves crashing and watched an amazing sunrise. I found peace in the moment, and peace with the situation. I can still walk. I can still get around and be mobile and enjoy these little things. Some I know can't. I will not stop and will not give up. I will do what I can, what I can, and give thanks for all of my blessings along the way. It may not be what I planned or hoped for today, but it turned out to be something better.