I live in a cozy log cabin nestled on 40 beautiful acres in central Wisconsin. This place is my sanctuary, and I feel so lucky to experience each season in all its beauty right outside my door. I am married to a wonderful husband, and together we have three grown children and two precious grandchildren who bring us so much joy. Family means everything to me, and I have found being a grandmother is one of the greatest blessings of my life. There is something about the simple beauty of nature and the love of family that fills my heart with gratitude every single day.

At first, I felt overwhelmed by everything I thought I'd lost. It was hard to face each day. I felt so alone. I was frightened of what the future held. I didn't feel strong enough. I was losing hope. it was hard not to dwell on the things I could no longer do, the plans I had to set aside, and limitations that felt like they defined my life. But over time, I realized that to truly live, I needed to shift my mindset. I had to stop focusing on what I was not able to do and been taken from me and start focusing and celebrating the things I could still do.

As I move forward on this journey, my focus has shifted to building strength physically, mentally and emotionally. I have come to realize just how important it is to keep moving, to challenge my body and mind every day. I have learned that if you don't use it, you really do lose it. And I'm determined NOT to let that happen. So, I'm making movement a priority, finding ways to exercise that fit where I am and gently pushing myself to do a little more each day. It's not just about getting stronger; it's about keeping what I have and building on it. Staying active isn't easy, but it's a commitment that I'm making to myself. Every day I remind myself that by embracing movement and doing what I can, I am fighting for the best version of myself and the life I want to live.


