Only
a few days away from my competition and I have everything planned…my meals,
specific workouts, swimsuit, shoes, hotel reservations, tanning, nails, hair,
etc.
Then,
I got the call. My mother (in the
Midwest) has been in a bad car accident.
She has a crushed left ankle and heel, broken hip, right ankle fracture,
back lumbar fracture, broken femur and needs several surgeries with rods and
pins. Wow! Not only am I concerned and upset that my mom
is hurt, but I had to quickly change all of my plans and rethink
everything. The competition is reduced
to nothing compared to the health and support of my mother.
So, here I sit on the plane heading back to be there for her. I have a flight scheduled to come back in two
days, but not sure what I will do yet.
In any case, I’m still going to be in training mode with my food and workouts,
if at all possible, just in case I make it back and go through with the
competition on the 31st.
Regardless
of the circumstances, I have lost the weight that I needed to, gained the
muscle that I wanted to, and feel great that I challenged myself and changed my
body the way the I set out to do. It
really is mind over body. I hope my mom
has the determination to and a good attitude towards heeling and getting
through many tough months of therapy that lies ahead for her.
You
can’t plan for everything, but you can at least get a head start before
some things that are unexpected happen. I will keep you posted.
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. But what a terrific daughter she has. Hoping things go smoothly for all involved. If you don't make this competition you will be so much more prepared for the next one. Your hard work has paid off like you said, 10 fold. You are and have been an inspiration to me. Praying for your family.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your Mother. I pray she recovers fast, so glad you could go back to be with her.
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Roxie-Girl
Hugs Gwen! So sorry to hear about your mother's accident. I hope she has as painless recovery as possible. You are already a winner with your weightloss etc! You look GREAT! Your healthy lifestyle is going to help you get through this time with your mother too. When you feel and look better, your mind works better. Thinking of you and your mom! Your fbook friend, Laurie
ReplyDeletehi gwen, what a horrible thing for your mum to go through - esp at her age. i hope she reponds quick to treatment and is not in too much pain, considering.
ReplyDeletethats bad timing for you but fate is a strange thing. I hope it all works out in the end whatever happens. i bet you are dissapponted but at the end of the day, you still have your mum. thinking of you, Amanda xx