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I Realized My Entire Life Was Changing

October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 pattysfitnessjourney

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30 Years of Marriage- How I Met Your Father

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 pattysfitnessjourney

How I Met Your Father I had serious boyfriends from the age of 18.   But whenever it got too serious – like marriage serious – I ran..  I had goals.  I wasn’t interested in being tied down too young.    Your dad and I met in Ohio where we were both part of a Bible college.… Continue reading 30 Years of Marriage- How I Met Your Father

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Anxiety

Anxiety didn’t win this week

August 22, 2021 pattysfitnessjourney

I love spending the holidays with my family of 5. It's important to me for many reasons. So I know it took some courage for my son to tell me that he would be missing the holidays at home during his Senior Year of college. (He was a sophomore at the time.) He said he… Continue reading Anxiety didn’t win this week

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About Me, Mental Health

YOU MATTER

August 14, 2021 pattysfitnessjourney

My 19 year old son said something to me last night that when I try to tell someone about it, it brings me to tears. Let me take you back to last night. A friend of mine has a daughter in middle school and on day one of school, this girl is already being bullied.… Continue reading YOU MATTER

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Hand Update

August 9, 2021 pattysfitnessjourney

My right hand has been a source of concern for a couple of years actually. And with my new Rheumatologist in the picture I am starting to make some headway. To recap: about a year ago this time, I was waiting for my first appointment with the new Rheumatologist and I was screaming in pain… Continue reading Hand Update

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Mental Health, Swimming

Prioritizing Our Mental Health Is an Act of Courage!

July 29, 2021 pattysfitnessjourney

Where do I start? I LOVE the Olympics. I have since I was a little girl. I watched Mark Spitz win 7 Gold Medals in 1972 at the Olympics and set 7 World Records in the process. Friends and family used to ask me if my goal in swimming was the Olympics. It never was.… Continue reading Prioritizing Our Mental Health Is an Act of Courage!

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Early morning hike - Dinosaur 🦕 Hill in Fruita, Early morning hike - Dinosaur 🦕 Hill in Fruita, CO. Have a great weekend! #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
Remember at any time in your life someone can step Remember at any time in your life someone can step into it and change it forever. I was 54 and miserable, he was 25 and enthusiastic to change lives via fitness. That was 6 years ago now and I am forever thankful for the day Ryan stepped into my life. Yes he taught me that fitness can be fun (swimming), and he taught me a lot about food/nutrition, but most importantly he taught me how to talk kindly to myself, love myself, which in turn began to put a smile on my face daily instead of a frown. Just a few days ago my youngest, (20 now, but 14 then), told me how proud he was of me getting up every day back then and putting in the work to change my life. (I didn’t even know if he was noticing back then.) South Dakota is where Ryan is from and that lovely lady to his left as you view the photo is Lena and tomorrow they exchange vows and we get to be a part of the celebration! Congratulations Lena and Ryan and thanks again Ryan for everything. If you are new here, check out my blog reclaimingpatty.com and start in 2016. It’s a very honest account of my life. #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
As we head to South Dakota, I think back to 1977 - As we head to South Dakota, I think back to 1977 - the only other time I’ve seen South Dakota. I was 15, Teresa was 17, Laura was 27 and Ramona was 3. (Sisters and niece). Teresa and I took a bus from the Bay Area in CA all the way up to Washington state. Two young girls- no cell phones. I look back now and think Wow! We did that. When we got to Washington we joined Laura and her daughter and began driving to Ohio! It seems like from the beginning, we saw Wall Drug (SD) signs. After about the tenth sign, we knew we were going to have to stop at Wall Drug. I remember my 15-year old barely traveled mind thinking, this must be HUGE! The signs are everywhere. Imagine my surprise when Wall Drug was simply Wall Drugstore. That’s it. Now as an adult i look back at the marketing and realize it was brilliant! They advertised free ice cold water! We spent almost all our money for our entire trip at Wall Drug! Have you ever been? #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
Some days it seems everywhere I look I see mountai Some days it seems everywhere I look I see mountains—mountains of laundry to fold, papers to sort, emails to answer, and dirty dishes to clean. Tending to the mountains in my life often leaves me exhausted. Our relationships also bring emotional mountains to scale as well. Constant interaction with people and the emotional stress they sometimes bring can make for a difficult climb. In Colorado mountain climbing is somewhat of a sport with many 14ers to climb. Mountain climbing can be strenuous and is not for the faint of heart. The higher the elevation, the lower the oxygen. An experienced mountain climber knows how important periods of rest are. Similarly, the expedition of life is not for the faint of heart. It is important to rest our bodies and nourish our souls. As you trek onward and upward, God will be with you in the highs. He’ll refresh you in the lows. Psalm 62:5,6. Have a great refreshing week. #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime, #preacherpatty, #sundaysermon, #settlemysoul
Hi! Been working, swimming, PT’ing my hand and Hi! Been working, swimming, PT’ing my hand and getting ready to explore another National Park (a goal Dave and I set in 2020, but had to put on hold.) Hope you are all doing great!!! #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
Have a great week and a great 2nd half of 2022! # Have a great week and a great 2nd half of 2022! #reclaimingmylife
Independence Monument - annual flag raising by our Independence Monument - annual flag raising by our Search and Rescue team. #grandjunction, #independenceday, #independencemonument
Happy Sunday! In Acts 28:1,2, we encounter some u Happy Sunday! In Acts 28:1,2, we encounter some unknown people who lived on a remote island where a boatload of people—including the Apostle Paul—suddenly found themselves shipwrecked. “Once safely on shore, we found out that the island was called Malta. The islanders showed us unusual kindness.” These verses don’t say this unusual kindness was shown because Paul and his companions were important people. It doesn’t declare, “The people from the shipwreck had the exact political and theological views as the islanders.” No, they were treated with this unusual kindness simply because “it was raining and cold.” There’s something to think about. Actually reminds me a lot of the people from Gander portrayed in Come From Away. Very simple message today. Spread kindness. #preacherpatty, #sundaysermon, #bekind, #reclaimingmylufe, #reclaimingpatty, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior , #hashimotoswarrior, #youmatter, #encourageoneanother Sweatshirt: @ellyandgrace Inspiration: “Settle My Soul
In difficult times the words of the Word help me t In difficult times the words of the Word help me to frame my thinking. II Timothy 1:7 Here’s to a great week ahead. Shirt by @ellyandgrace #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
Caption this! Water was 🧊 🧊 cold! #reclai Caption this! Water was 🧊 🧊 cold! #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
Sleep doesn’t help when it’s your soul that is Sleep doesn’t help when it’s your soul that is tired! Feeding my soul today! Shirt by @ellyandgrace #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
Bye bye bye - I hope you dry, dry, dry! #cellphon Bye bye bye - I hope you dry, dry, dry! #cellphonewoes
A bit of good news was presented to me recently. A bit of good news was presented to me recently. This cover photo (@codiegriggs_ ) won 2nd place in the 2021 NAMPA Awards. I was presented this plaque as well as a copy of the Beacon. NAMPA stands for North American Mature Publishers Association. Made me smile. #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
Explore the world - don’t waste your time. I’ Explore the world - don’t waste your time. I’ve been living outside of my comfort zone a lot lately and the reward has been pretty spectacular!
Thankful! That’s what comes to my mind when I t Thankful! That’s what comes to my mind when I think of my father-in-law. Amidst the many great things happening for our family in 2022, my fil has been living out his final sunset for the past 5 weeks. There are so many wonderful stories I could tell, but I’ll stick to one. Donald C Deters and his wife Barb are the reason my kids (and me) know their aunts, uncles, and cousins. Every other year they brought us all together in various places like Branson, Missouri, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and Gordonsville, VA. We made these trips a priority because “family is everything.” He loved my kids, taught them how to play cards, hunt quail, squirrel, and deer, and how to drive before they were 15. (A golf cart that is.). He will be missed, but he has created a legacy with his children. He will live on through them and through their children. It truly is the circle of life. Donald C Deters - Nov. 12, 1936 - June 1, 2022 #family
Remembering all the men and women who lost their l Remembering all the men and women who lost their lives in service to our country and thankful that I live in the land of the free and home of the brave. #memorialday, #thankful, #ellyandgrace, #freedom, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingmylife, #onedayatatime
Joy comes in the morning! It’s been a minute si Joy comes in the morning! It’s been a minute since hiking so I attack the mountain like I do everything in life: slow and steady wins the race! This week 1/2 mile up and 1/2 mile down. Next week a little bit further. #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
And we are cleared to check out a plane and take p And we are cleared to check out a plane and take parents for a flight. I’m next weekend! #reclaimingmylife, #everyday
“Sky above, earth below, and peace within.” “Sky above, earth below, and peace within.” #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime, #hiking, #colorado
When they tell you time flies, believe it. #gradu When they tell you time flies, believe it. #graduation, #newbeginnings, #sentimental, #drdeters, #reclaimingpatty
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Early morning hike - Dinosaur 🦕 Hill in Fruita, CO. Have a great weekend!
Remember at any time in your life someone can step into it and change it forever. I was 54 and miserable, he was 25 and enthusiastic to change lives via fitness. That was 6 years ago now and I am forever thankful for the day Ryan stepped into my life. Yes he taught me that fitness can be fun (swimming), and he taught me a lot about food/nutrition, but most importantly he taught me how to talk kindly to myself, love myself, which in turn began to put a smile on my face daily instead of a frown.
As we head to South Dakota, I think back to 1977 - the only other time I’ve seen South Dakota. I was 15, Teresa was 17, Laura was 27 and Ramona was 3. (Sisters and niece). Teresa and I took a bus from the Bay Area in CA all the way up to Washington state. Two young girls- no cell phones. I look back now and think Wow! We did that.
Some days it seems everywhere I look I see mountains—mountains of laundry to fold, papers to sort, emails to answer, and dirty dishes to clean. Tending to the mountains in my life often leaves me exhausted.
Hi! Been working, swimming, PT’ing my hand and getting ready to explore another National Park (a goal Dave and I set in 2020, but had to put on hold.) Hope you are all doing great!!!
Have a great week and a great 2nd half of 2022!

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