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Year Two, Day 210: Shedding Layers

Such a lovely day!  I left the house in layers.  Double socks, rainboots, tights, sweat pants, long sleeved top, sweater, parka, gloves and umbrella.  I am now at home shedding half of my layers.

In more ways then one!


The sun is out. The sky is blue!

I had a fantastic PT appointment this morning. Despite all of my layers.

I had another therapist who works with the first woman I had. She is equally knowledgeable. She introduced me to a male physical therapy student who would be shadowing her. We had a grand old time!  We talked about my work as a piano teacher. The student gave me some great ideas for stretching while I am in my piano teacher chair.

And then the physical therapist had me do some stretching and walking. She found a spot immediately in my lumbar region that was tender and advised me on proper walking mechanics.

As I have been discovering, I am flexible and strong, but my core is weak. 

They sent me home with more stretching assignments.

Then I met a new friend of mine, "B" for coffee.  I feel like we are old friends. We have talked online and on the phone. What I like about him is that he is even more spiritual than me. He is not afraid to use the words "God" and "Jesus" in a conversation...and I am not talking profanity!

We went for lunch after coffee and to my delight he grabbed my hand and said a blessing before we ate.  I am feeling a kindred spirit in B.

Now I am doing some speed practicing before I head out to teach and then choir practice.

Such a glorious day.

I wish you a happy and blessed Tuesday!



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