Getaway

Got up at 3:15 this morning to get to the airport for my flight to Cancun.  Not my first time out of the country, but my first time at a beach resort for vacation. I’ve been looking forward to this for a long time.  My husband was never a beach or pool person. The bulk of our vacations were motorcycling, fishing or sightseeing, which we always enjoyed together, but seldom ended at a beach or a pool. After walking out of the hell of the past few years, it’s time to get away for awhile. 12 hours later, we finally got to our room.  After a brief rest, we headed out for a meal on the beach and relaxing on the beach after eating.  A great way to end a stressful travel day.  Since I’m still on crutches for walking any distance, navigating the airport and plane was challenging.  But, with a beautiful ocean beach waiting, I was willing to do what I had to do.  Kudos to my friend who invited me on this trip.  I know at the time we decided to do this, we didn’t know my recovery would be slowed down as I had to literally learn to walk again and she ended up having to carry some of my things.  But fortunately for me, she’s in a much better physical condition than I am.

This week is all about relaxing, physical healing and enjoying the weather and the water.  As far as I’m concerned I left my world behind me when that plane took off.  I’m going to concentrate on relaxing and enjoying the ocean.  As I’m writing this, I’m sitting on our balcony in the dark overlooking the pools and various lights of the resort.  A warm breeze is blowing lightly off the ocean.  I don’t think it can get any better than this.

The distance from home gives me the freedom to set aside the struggles of daily living and just be.  The further we got from Minneapolis, the lighter my mind got as I let the clutter and emotional stress melt away while looking forward to the warm sun and beach.  A time to rejuvenate my soul so I can go back to my world and take up my life with renewed energy.  For a week, my only responsibility is to enjoy.  That seems like nirvana to me.  So, I’ll enjoy it while I’m here.

Healing is a lot of hard work, whether it’s physical, emotional or spiritual. It’s not easy, but it has been worth it.  I really like who I have become as I have grown and healed over the years.  Taking time out to just be is very therapeutic too as long as I don’t check out of my responsibilities completely.  I’ll take the time, then get back to it.

I don’t have too much more to say tonight.  But, I do know that I’m glad to still be alive in spite of the challenges of aging.  I’m not ready to check out yet.  I’m riding this ride as long as I can.  I just need to rest a little more often.

Love and peace

Chick