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Hello,
It's 41 degrees and lightly raining - wind is 5 to 10 mph. I must ride today.
For two months my 87 year old mother has been in critical condition - physically - while her mind is still very much intact. It looks like there's nothing we can do to save her, only keep her as comfortable as possible before she dies (colostomy, renal failure, et cetera).
I'm not complaining - to the contrary, I'm really overjoyed that I have a ride to help me deal with this situation. It's a dreary, wet, cold, overcast day but I'm going riding. My brother and sister just don't get it - they think I'm crazy.
I am thankful to have had my mother as long as I have. I'm grateful for her wonderful life that she has shared with everyone who has known her. At this difficult time, I'm also thankful I can get on a bike and ride for an hour and clear my head, get outside, enjoy the scenery and rejuvenate my body and soul.
I appreciate knowing there are many people who understand how theraputic bike riding - or any form of vigorous aerobic exercise - can be.
Be careful, ride for enjoyment,
Steel_SSer
It's 41 degrees and lightly raining - wind is 5 to 10 mph. I must ride today.
For two months my 87 year old mother has been in critical condition - physically - while her mind is still very much intact. It looks like there's nothing we can do to save her, only keep her as comfortable as possible before she dies (colostomy, renal failure, et cetera).
I'm not complaining - to the contrary, I'm really overjoyed that I have a ride to help me deal with this situation. It's a dreary, wet, cold, overcast day but I'm going riding. My brother and sister just don't get it - they think I'm crazy.
I am thankful to have had my mother as long as I have. I'm grateful for her wonderful life that she has shared with everyone who has known her. At this difficult time, I'm also thankful I can get on a bike and ride for an hour and clear my head, get outside, enjoy the scenery and rejuvenate my body and soul.
I appreciate knowing there are many people who understand how theraputic bike riding - or any form of vigorous aerobic exercise - can be.
Be careful, ride for enjoyment,
Steel_SSer