Alyoop
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- Joined
- Jul 5, 2010
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- NZ
Well I went for a swim, nothing strange in that. I struggled through my 20 lengths (12 metre pool). I have spent a few weeks increasing my upper body strength. Before christmas i could only do 5! I got out of the pool so proud of my achievement. Half an hour passed and I got hot, so I went back in.
I started doing lengths again. I did 2 lengths for each of the Cals and pals at our tea party. Backwards and forwards. Just thinking of each and everyone of you, on your own laps......2 for Ann, 2 for Dianne, 2 for Liz etc got to Barry and finally Peter. I could not believe it. I never felt tired. Just did each stroke thinking, praying. I sat on the steps, closed my eyes and prayed for Joel. I almost felt embarrassed that he was now able to see me. It felt rather odd, talking to him in the sun. I felt no sadness, just warmth and happiness.
When I realized I had just swum 40 lengths, I was amazed. The strength of the human spirit. I just had to stop focusing on myself and focus on others. What a great way to pray!
Aly
I started doing lengths again. I did 2 lengths for each of the Cals and pals at our tea party. Backwards and forwards. Just thinking of each and everyone of you, on your own laps......2 for Ann, 2 for Dianne, 2 for Liz etc got to Barry and finally Peter. I could not believe it. I never felt tired. Just did each stroke thinking, praying. I sat on the steps, closed my eyes and prayed for Joel. I almost felt embarrassed that he was now able to see me. It felt rather odd, talking to him in the sun. I felt no sadness, just warmth and happiness.
When I realized I had just swum 40 lengths, I was amazed. The strength of the human spirit. I just had to stop focusing on myself and focus on others. What a great way to pray!
Aly