Physical therapy/ package for the troops

I have had two sessions of physical therapy now but missed today due to having the stomach flu yesterday. Throwing up with a big gash in your back is NO FUN! However, my second session of physical therapy was awesome. They used a warming pad and stimulation to get me started. Then I did nearly a mile on the stationary bike to warm up my body. Next, they had me doing some very light weights while sitting on the exercise ball. Finally, we did some more stretching and then they iced me to go home. I am really looking forward to building my strength and am excited to get some endurance back. I still get tired just walking 100 feet and have a hard time walking through stores, right now, but it is improving everyday!

Weston and I picked a stocking from the "senior Christmas Angel" tree. I gave him a choice of a child or an elderly person in need. He chose the senior. So we bought them some wood craft sets. I want to teach my kids that no matter how bad you think you have it, someone else has it worse.

I also got an address for a friend that is serving overseas. There is no way that it will make it by Christmas but I want to put a package together to send to him and his fellow troops. I will be using a flat rate boxes. So, if anyone (in the Prescott area) wants to donate anything, write any notes, draw pictures, socks, mints, gum, baby wipes, flavored water packs, etc, please let me know. I will probably be sending it in the next week or so. These men and woman are away from their families for the holidays and are protecting our freedoms. They also LOVE to get mail! It means so much to get a little taste of home.

I hope everyone has been touched by the spirit of the holidays. Remember, even if times are tough, you can always reach out to help others. It is amazing how blessed you will be in doing so!