Read more about the article I feel grateful for all I have
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I feel grateful for all I have

The kids went to school without any problems. That's always a good thing. I'm not a huge fan of having to make multiple trips but it is what it is. I had to drop Emmett off a bit early because Gavin had a follow-up with neurology at the Cleveland Clinic. Thankfully, this was a telehealth appointment, so I didn't have to drive. This was an appointment to discuss slowly getting Gavin off of his autonomic medications. There's a good chance he's outgrown some, if not all of these autonomic related problems. ENHAN We have to be very careful and make these changes slowly, over time. It's going to be a work in progress but he's got this. The fewer meds the better. After his appointment I hit the gym. It's…

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September 1, 2021
Read more about the article Some much needed perspective
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Some much needed perspective

I'm laying in bed tonight just thinking about how lucky I am. Sometimes I don't focus enough on the positive things in my life and that's not a good thing. I get that it's important to be realistic and I tend to be a realist but at the same time, perspective is really important also. I was in a weird mood for part of the day and I'm not really sure why. I mentioned eariler that I thinks it's combination of being worn out and a lack of sleep. Not being able to workout hasn't been doing me any favors either. That being said, I've since pulled myself out of the funk I was in and I'm feeling great. ENHAN Everyone is in bed and I'm winding down for the…

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September 1, 2021
Read more about the article A little bit of selfcare goes a long way
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A little bit of selfcare goes a long way

Both the boys went to school today and that's a good thing. The weather is cooler and Emmett's school is back open once again. I'm currently waiting for Elliott to be dismissed and then I get to drive across town to retrieve Emmett. I'm in a weird mood today and I'm not sure why. I feel like I slept okay last night but I'm just sorta dragging today. This is the first day sincey surgery that I've felt pretty good. The pain and discomfort has been minimal today. Everything is healing up nicely and I was feeling so good that I made it to the gym this morning after the kids went to school. I just did cardio today. I'm very aware of my current limitations and the treadmill is…

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August 31, 2021
Read more about the article I need to build a new routine for the school year
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I need to build a new routine for the school year

We begin a new week that will hopefully include Emmett returning to school. He was not thrilled to have school closed for a week, when he was only two days into the new school year. My day began with a wonderful early morning walk, and some great conversation. It's really weird not going to the gym right now but I'm thrilled be at least be able to take these walks. I'm planning a hike for this weekend and I'm very much looking forward to that. I'm healing well from surgery and my stitches get removed on or around the September 8th. I can't wait to put all of this behind me and continue moving forward. I'll be starting the week with a day full of meetings and I'm looking forward…

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August 31, 2021
Read more about the article Little moments of clarity
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Little moments of clarity

Woke up today feeling pretty good and eager to go for a walk. I was up long before everyone else and I'm sitting in my living room, enjoying the quiet. I've been preaching about self-care for years because it's so vitally important. I try to focus on self-care in my own life on a daily basis. There are times however, where I experience these moments of clarity, and today was one of those moments. It's not that I don't recognize or appreciate the importance of self-care, but today as I sat on my couch, in total silence, I was very much in the moment. The peace and quiet was captivating. I appreciated being able to hear my own thoughts, without all the usual distraction. It was a fantastic way to…

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August 28, 2021
Read more about the article The first week of school is behind us and a few other updates
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The first week of school is behind us and a few other updates

The first full week of school has come and gone. It didn't go as planned but we adapted. Elliott had a great week and he really seems to like high school. Emmett on the other hand ended up having almost the entire week off due to the excessive heat. The grade school doesn't have AC and the heat index inside the school was over 100F. That's obviously a problem, so they called things of with hopes of returning on Monday. Elliott has AC in his building but it's still hot. Both boys have informed me about the mask policies in their respective buildings and I'm not feeling super comfortable with it. While they are sitting at their desk, they don't have to wear a mask. This tweet from today is…

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August 27, 2021
Read more about the article In pain but staying positive
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In pain but staying positive

It's been a pretty good day, all things considered. I got a lot accomplished and I feel good about that. I've been in a decent amount of pain today and it's gotten worse as the day wears on. Have you ever experienced pain that just sorta made you nauseated? That's how I'm feeling at the moment. I've been through far worse but this still kinda sucks. I'm so impressed by my kids because they are all doing so well under the circumstances. Everyone is being extra helpful and I really appreciate that. I'm so grateful for all their help. Next week I will begin recording again. There are some important topics that I hope will be of benefit. At this point, I'm taking on COVID, self-care, stuff specifically geared for…

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August 27, 2021
Read more about the article Surgery went well and I humbly thank my friends at the @ClevelandClinic
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Surgery went well and I humbly thank my friends at the @ClevelandClinic

I really appreciate all the concern. It took a bit longer to get this out than I had originally planned because I'm moving a little slower than I thought I would be, but I wanted to let you all know how I'm doing. I'm in between meetings at the moment so I will make this super quick. Yesterday I had surgery at the Cleveland Clinic to remove a cyst that was right in the center of my back, along my spine. This was elective in the sense that it wasn't giving me any problems yet but it would become problematic if left alone. I simply chose to deal with it before it became a problem. The surgery went great. It's a surreal experience to have your back operated on while…

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August 26, 2021