tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post1962301804119024313..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Real TalkWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-68148782099956853722023-02-23T15:53:44.220-06:002023-02-23T15:53:44.220-06:00Oh wow, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. It&#...Oh wow, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. It's hard to be the caretaker for your parents. I have sisters but because they are all out of town, it is me who has had to step up (altho one of my sisters feels the need to tell me what I should be doing). You take care of yourself too! <3Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-37051973717166419282023-02-23T14:43:59.311-06:002023-02-23T14:43:59.311-06:00I get the stress of taking care of parents. I am ...I get the stress of taking care of parents. I am an only and my dad died a few years ago. Mom is young (75) but has lost a lot of weight and has a-fib. Anyway, on Sunday, she got lightheaded and face-planted on the sidewalk. Broke her nose and looks like she did 10 rounds in the ring with a heavyweight boxer. She was admitted because of the blood thinners she is on, but no clue to why she fell. Now she is just cranky. And I am too! And I have a nasty head cold and can't even get a good sweat on because I can't breath! Ugh. So I hear you. Take time for you and take care of you!<br />Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10819346029909492774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-62489315314204588192023-02-22T05:32:57.728-06:002023-02-22T05:32:57.728-06:00I know you have had your share of parental health ...I know you have had your share of parental health issues. It's really tough to see them age, isn' it?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-85808072806243315302023-02-21T13:42:10.733-06:002023-02-21T13:42:10.733-06:00Oh Wendy :( That's so much to deal with. There...Oh Wendy :( That's so much to deal with. There's just so much going on in the world (and so much of it bad). I am glad that you can use fitness as an outlet to deal with it all. Your parents are so lucky to have you nearby to go with them to appointments. Sending hugs and lots of love. KookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-9134543781163991072023-02-20T15:17:32.908-06:002023-02-20T15:17:32.908-06:00I just said the same thing in my response to Liz a...I just said the same thing in my response to Liz above. It is a really really hard time right now. Thankful for your hugs and your friendship!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-58470732618393244552023-02-20T15:16:53.480-06:002023-02-20T15:16:53.480-06:00You too! It feels as if everyone is struggling rig...You too! It feels as if everyone is struggling right now and every day brings another bunch of bad news. Running and fitness is a bright spot for me and I'm happy to have it in my life.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-59744480640280515152023-02-20T13:17:02.561-06:002023-02-20T13:17:02.561-06:00Yes. If i ran for physical health it would be much...Yes. If i ran for physical health it would be much less than for my mental health. <br />Hugs on all the things. The world seems to be going through a lot right now. We need to show ourselves some grace. Glad SJ taking the time for self care.<br />Hugs my friendtravellingcarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04943483889242157833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-62376503598639602932023-02-20T09:00:04.206-06:002023-02-20T09:00:04.206-06:00That's a really tough time you're having t...That's a really tough time you're having there, I'm so sorry. The parents thing is so difficult - Matthew is about to have to invoke POA for his dad and it's breaking his heart, but it will help him to be able to support them better. His brother does nearby stuff (shopping) and he goes over every other weekend for a day and does twice-weekly zoom calls and other support stuff, so I think they feel it balances. I'm so glad you've got your running and fitness to keep you going. I've had a horrible virus, probably because i stopped running to get my hamstring sorted, and running keeps my immunity boosted. I'm now facing the prospect of ramping up again just when I'd got back to some sort of strong and continuous running I could do with friends so I'm a bit downcast about it all. Love and strength to you, though xLyzzyBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398604923871095647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-21820248394342173192023-02-20T06:04:49.937-06:002023-02-20T06:04:49.937-06:00Normally, the classes have about 10-15 participant...Normally, the classes have about 10-15 participants too. Today will be full (20) because it's a national holiday and lot of people are off work. Like you, I prefer the smaller classes. It gets kind of chaotic when there are more participants!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-20210029880598744862023-02-20T06:03:17.594-06:002023-02-20T06:03:17.594-06:00Oh yes, a lot of people ice fish on the lake and i...Oh yes, a lot of people ice fish on the lake and in fact, when I was running that day, there were a few fishermen out there!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-40417766823298873962023-02-20T02:08:56.554-06:002023-02-20T02:08:56.554-06:00Oh my, I'm so sorry, Wendy. I can relate with ...Oh my, I'm so sorry, Wendy. I can relate with the ageing parents... my parents are visiting right now and we have to be very careful to pace everything nice and slowly. It's heartbreaking to watch the decline.<br />I'm always worried that I will hurt my shins on the box jumps! You will be fine during SJ's absence. How full are your CF classes? Mine are 10-15. I prefer it when there are less people and the coach has more time for each individual. Catrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813581612058054899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-18470840422858176262023-02-19T19:28:06.576-06:002023-02-19T19:28:06.576-06:00When it rains, it pours. So sorry you are dealing...When it rains, it pours. So sorry you are dealing with all of the "stuff". My brother wasn't able to help out much with my dad when he was in the hospital recently. It's a lot to deal with. So important to be there at the Dr appointments too! My mom didn't hear everything the Dr would say so I'm glad I could be there for them.<br />Do people ice fish on that lake? Have you ever been ice fishing? We don't see that in our town but we saw some people ice fishing in our ski town.TechChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11960422420943812763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-68624910368332484252023-02-19T18:03:14.330-06:002023-02-19T18:03:14.330-06:00Yep!Yep!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-35404431216222979312023-02-19T18:02:40.558-06:002023-02-19T18:02:40.558-06:00So sorry to hear you're got some rough stuff g...So sorry to hear you're got some rough stuff going on right now. And yes, exercise is what gets us through our challenging times. Thank goodness we have it to lean on, right?Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-30803608766289077892023-02-19T14:29:03.700-06:002023-02-19T14:29:03.700-06:00I know I'm headed for that long slog too. I am...I know I'm headed for that long slog too. I am so grateful that I have an outlet. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-58395390692991812612023-02-19T14:27:58.898-06:002023-02-19T14:27:58.898-06:00You are too kind! I'm actually doing ok--I hav...You are too kind! I'm actually doing ok--I have great coworkers and we really all are in this together. My dad is stepping up to help with my mom and you have no idea how happy that makes me. It's all a delicate balance.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76589712734016665222023-02-19T14:26:30.785-06:002023-02-19T14:26:30.785-06:00SJ hasn't been able to workout as much as she&...SJ hasn't been able to workout as much as she'd like and I think that has really impacted her. I hope she will be able to get back to it!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-77167416758256758652023-02-19T14:25:12.292-06:002023-02-19T14:25:12.292-06:00Thank you so much Carol! I have struggled with dep...Thank you so much Carol! I have struggled with depression on and off, especially over the past year and motivation has also been low at times. I really had to push myself to get moving and reminding myself how good it feels helped me get off the couch. I was also feeling really overwhelmed about my parents--it was kind of the last straw. But things are falling into place and that helps a lot.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-35407889911264250512023-02-19T14:23:07.453-06:002023-02-19T14:23:07.453-06:00It's a lot but I am fortunate to have my fitne...It's a lot but I am fortunate to have my fitness to keep me balanced. And some really good friends to keep me grounded.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-22955213499652013782023-02-19T14:09:02.143-06:002023-02-19T14:09:02.143-06:00The work issues on top of your parent issues (and ...The work issues on top of your parent issues (and of course the implant!) is a lot, Wendy. I'm glad that running & your other workouts are working. Despite having done caretaking for literally decades, it's not something that comes naturally to me and it can be completely exhausting at times. I'd like to say that better days are ahead, and I know they are, but it could be a long slog still.Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096124660145481881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-28741510472320065402023-02-19T14:02:24.831-06:002023-02-19T14:02:24.831-06:00It feels like we are just never going to get a bre...It feels like we are just never going to get a break, doesn't it? I am not great about carrying a weapon when I run - my last self defense instructor told me that whatever you have, be prepared to use it to end someone - if you only hurt them, they can come back at you and sue YOU. Ugh. We can't even keep ourselves safe without consequences. Enough is enough.<br /><br />Please reach out if you need support. You know you have so many people who are happy to lift you up as best they can.Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-7819847059002588672023-02-19T13:43:19.612-06:002023-02-19T13:43:19.612-06:00You definitely have a lot on your plate! I'm r...You definitely have a lot on your plate! I'm right there with you on aging parents - it can definitely feel overwhelming. I can only imagine how stressful your work situation is right now. <br /><br />I hope the break for SJ does her some good. I feel like so many people are running on fumes right now. So thankful for running/working out.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-37767475297005920132023-02-19T13:27:26.416-06:002023-02-19T13:27:26.416-06:00I love reading your blog. I wish I had the motiva...I love reading your blog. I wish I had the motivation you do Wendy. I have had major struggles at work over the past year and have really had a hard time running--used to love it but now it's so hard, can't run more than a quarter mile without stopping to catch my breath. I feel your parent issues--I became caregivers for mine and it's a challenge to balance it all.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12574877014155911037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-62189201846366189912023-02-19T13:26:48.279-06:002023-02-19T13:26:48.279-06:00I'm sorry you have so much on your plate. Your...I'm sorry you have so much on your plate. Your work stress, sounds just that stress. I am POA for my dad. He lived with me for 4 years up until recently. He has dementia. I have to actually take him to a doctor's appointment tomorrow. That always stresses me out. Caring for parents is hard. Hooray for your 10 mile run! Glad you managed a good week in spite of all your stress.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216214720499418776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-57003600074126221862023-02-19T13:03:45.239-06:002023-02-19T13:03:45.239-06:00You know how grateful I am that this body lets me ...You know how grateful I am that this body lets me move the way I do. There is no substitute for it.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com