Transplant Games 2010. . .

The transplant games started today/tonight I am not exactly sure. I am a little disappointed that I am not there. I had really wanted to be there, but with all the crazy things life throws at us it just wasn't a possibility. I didn't want to go alone & in all honesty I wouldn't want to be there without my biggest supporter through my transplant. . .Bryan. He has promised we will make it to the 2012 games. I am hoping that they are a little farther west, well I guess at this point we don't really know where we'll be living for sure ~

*I will need the 2 years to continue working on getting all my physical strength/endurance back :) It's crazy how fast I lost it and how slowly I have gained it back. Small price to pay I guess.

I am glad that those who have the privilege of being there this next week have a great time, create timeless memories, reach goals and inspire those around them with their incredible strength! Good Luck everyone at the games and I will see ya'll in 2 years. . .I promise!

paying off

My workouts seem to be paying off. I am not sure if I can completely eliminate my little tummy pooch. . . that I can thank prednisone for (the camera angle really hides it). Here is a pic of me in a two piece swimsuit. I have more muscle tone than I did last year for sure. And my legs have firmed up quite a bit. I honestly never saw this much weight on my body before. . . . .I think I look 'normal' so no complaints here :) I think I am tipping the scales around 105 lbs. I also think it's great that my scars look good enough ya can barely see them even with this swimsuit on!

Bare it all!!

okay, well not really. But this morning I did get up early and ride Princess bareback(no saddle). It is such a great leg, back, core workout. It is extremely difficult especially when we set up jumps and yes I jump her bareback as well. I really, really trust Princess and know she will not hurt me. I am really going to miss riding when I return to Phoenix next week. . . I will just have to fill my canteen while I am here!!

Riding, Riding. . .and more riding!

Lately I have been blessed to have some time to spend with family and friends in Idaho. I have not been getting in much of a 'traditional' workout, but one of my all time favorite kinds of exercise! I have been out riding my 3yr old palomino almost every day since the weekend of the 4th. Pixydust and I not only look good together, but really seem to have a special connection. She truly is a blessing in my post-transplant life. Riding works muscles that I honestly don't think I could work any other way. My strength and stamina in the saddle have improved a lot since I first got here. It not only fun, but in a lot of ways just simply amazing! Such freedom, such a wonderful sensation to be as one with the horse and feel the power that they have yet they choose to share it with us. Horses are and always will be a HUGE part of my life! I am thankful to be so blessed.