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Choose Thankfulness

July 27, 2021 pattysfitnessjourney

This morning I woke up at 4:30 a.m. on my own. The last few days I've been feeling really well. Super rested, energized - but still have a bum hand. BUT I can hike this trail without the use of my hand AND sunrise was 6:09 a.m. Wouldn't that be awesome to see the sunrise?… Continue reading Choose Thankfulness

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Mental Health, Self Love, Wellness

Some Teachers Are Simply Sent by God

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 pattysfitnessjourney

Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary, use words.  When we moved to GJ 18 years ago, I was pretty much done with “preachers.”  I had just spent many years living with men and women who proclaimed to be preachers in “word” but NOT in deed.  I was very broken when I arrived… Continue reading Some Teachers Are Simply Sent by God

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About Me, Rheumatoid Arthritis

So Much WOW

July 23, 2021July 31, 2021 pattysfitnessjourney

WOW! I have a few things in the works for this blog and basically for my message of "it's never too late to reclaim your life." I hired a helper about a month ago and yesterday was her last day at her previous job and today I have her full time AND she's absolutely awesome.… Continue reading So Much WOW

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Inflammation, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Life Update – 7/22/2021

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 pattysfitnessjourney

Just got back from Boston. My niece got married. After a year of isolation, it was great to be able to see family again. If nothing else, COVID helped me remember what's important in my life. I am going to try and write here more often. Making a short concise Instagram or Facebook post takes… Continue reading Life Update – 7/22/2021

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59 and Feeling Fine

October 9, 2020October 7, 2020 pattysfitnessjourney

WOW! I am entering the final year of my 50s. I am so thankful to be alive! I spent my 58th birthday in a "boot" as I recovered from foot surgery. I had previously taken a very serious fall down a mountain while hiking and after that fall, I decided to get my foot taken… Continue reading 59 and Feeling Fine

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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
What’s New in 2022? - Graduation Week. Extremel What’s New in 2022? - Graduation Week. Extremely proud of Dr. Jessica Deters who will be granted her Doctorate in Engineering Education on Wednesday in Virginia and Mr. Joseph Deters who will be granted his Masters in Engineering Physics on Thursday in Colorado. Extremely proud of our kids. It does go fast but we’ve loved every minute of being your parents. Let’s have a great week! #graduationweek, #timeflies, #grownups, #newin22, #reclaimingpatty, #reclaimingmylife, #debtfreecollegegrads, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #coloradoschoolofmines, #virginiatech
What do you want to be when you grow up, Patty? A What do you want to be when you grow up, Patty? A mom. It was always a mom! Thanks for making me a mom! #abigailtamayophotography, #mothersday, #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
IT’S TIME TO TALK ABOUT IT!!! There's this weir IT’S TIME TO TALK ABOUT IT!!! There's this weird stigma with church where we talk about, learn about, and sing songs to Jesus, who gives us peace, joy, and freedom. But for many of us, there is a disconnect between what we are singing and what we are actually feeling. Because in the middle of our seasons of mental health struggles, peace, joy, and freedom are the furthest thing from what we are experiencing. And so we start to feel like we must be second-class citizens, second-class Christians. We think we are the only ones struggling and we start to think, Maybe I don't have enough faith. Maybe I don't really believe in God. Maybe I'm too broken. Maybe no one else will understand. Since we feel like we are the only ones struggling with mental health, we assume we must be doing something wrong. Plus, we feel so much shame about it that we start to think we are supposed to hide it. After all, everyone else has it all together, so no one else will understand, right? So,I've just got to hide it and pretend that I'm okay. We treat church like a courtroom instead of a hospital. We go there and pretend that everything's okay instead of being open and honest about what we're struggling with. And Satan absolutely loves it. He wants us to suffer in isolation. The Bible says that we're supposed to bear one another's burdens (Galatians 6:2). But when we hide our burdens, how can anyone help us carry them? How can they bear it if they don’t know it exists? I’ve learned over the years that we're all suffering from the same thing, but we don't know it because we're all keeping the same secret. It's time to start talking about this in the church. We have to start admitting that it's a real issue! AMEN! This was written for Devotionals Daily by Shawn Johnson and I’m not sure I could say it any more clearer than this! #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
@ellyandgrace knocking it out of the park — AGAI @ellyandgrace knocking it out of the park — AGAIN! #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime, #preacherpatty
In the theme of WHOA - 2022 is a big year for this In the theme of WHOA - 2022 is a big year for this family, I’m happy to report (in her own words) It's official I am joining the University of Nebraska, Lincoln as a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering! I will be a part of the growing Disciplinary Based Education Research group and will continue my research in Engineering Education. This is our oldest child who helps me with this page! Congratulations Jessica! #cornhuskers, #engineeringeducation, #family, #reclaimingpatty, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #youmatter, #2022, #familyiseverything
Feels great to get that swim in among life’s man Feels great to get that swim in among life’s many changes. We knew 2022 would be a wild ride. Balance is my word right now. Made it to the pool but forgot my phone. (Borrowed my husbands.). Made up my own workout and logged it with @myswimpro app. Felt great! #lifeisgreat, #lifeisbusy, #workisgreat, #balance, #myswimpro, #reclaimingpatty, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #earlymorningswim, #myswimpro,
Caption this! We took a red eye home this past w Caption this! We took a red eye home this past weekend and stepped right into work on Monday. All is well. Extremely blessed as well as extremely tired. This was my first time drinking from a coconut! #home, #reclaimingpatty, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #youmatter, #maui, #pattysfitnessjourney
Can someone please tell me what day it is? What t Can someone please tell me what day it is? What time it is? Because for me it’s just plain Island Time! #maui, #fourwindsmolokini, #snorkeling, #familytime, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #islandtime
Not a lot to say except we’re having the time of Not a lot to say except we’re having the time of our lives! #doubledandme, #maui, #hunterdouglas, #reclaimingpatty, #reclaimingmylife, #sunsetcruise, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior
Aloha from Maui! Celebrating our business and our Aloha from Maui! Celebrating our business and our children. God is good! #reclaimingpatty, #everyday, #hunterdouglas, #doubledandme, #travelingagain, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior , #hashimotoswarrior, #maui, #hyattmaui
Grandest days in my life - wedding day, birth of o Grandest days in my life - wedding day, birth of our children, opening of showroom, watching my firstborn become Dr. Deters. I want to thank my cousin, my mom, my sisters, and my nieces zooming in. That kind of support is not easily forgotten! Congratulations Jessica! Congratulations Dr. Deters! #dissertationdefense, #phinished, #phinishedit, #drdeters, #hokies, #proudparents
Next up in “What’s New in 2022” - off to Vir Next up in “What’s New in 2022” - off to Virginia to be a part of our daughter’s defense of her dissertation. We have K graduation, HS graduation, college graduation, Masters graduation and next stop — PhD in Engineering Education. I promise this will eventually go back to being a fitness account! 💪 #hokies, #virginiatech, #phd, #reclaimingpatty, #reclaimingmylife
Happy St. Patty’s day! ☘️ ☘️☘️ #rec Happy St. Patty’s day! ☘️ ☘️☘️ #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
“Blessed Assurance” was just one of over 6000 “Blessed Assurance” was just one of over 6000 hymns that Fanny Crosby wrote in her lifetime (1820-1915). Blinded from a botched surgery at just 6 weeks old, she spent many a day on her grandmother’s lap, while her grandma described the colorful things of the world. They listened to the birds songs, and little Fanny could identify which birds were singing the tunes. What Fanny lacked in physical vision she made up for in mental alertness and spiritual insight. Her sunny disposition made every night day, and colored every ugly situation with beauty. Since Fanny could not read the Bible, her wise Grandmother encouraged her to memorize parts of it. At the age of 8 she wrote her first poem. Oh what a happy soul am I! Although I cannot see, I am resolved that in this world Contented I will be. How many blessings I enjoy That other people don't; To weep and sigh because I'm blind I cannot nor I won't. (8 years old!!!). So much more….. Look her up. What an amazing woman. #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime, #preacherpatty, #sundaysermon, #ellyandgrace Shirt from @ellyandgrace
When there’s a lot swirling in my head, I choose When there’s a lot swirling in my head, I choose to go swim. What do you do? #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
Today was the happiest I’ve seen my husband sinc Today was the happiest I’ve seen my husband since perhaps the births of his children. 18 years ago with an 8 year old, a 3 year old and a 1 year old he went to @barnesandnoble and bought an @entrepreneur magazine. It was there he found out how to start our own window covering business. He watched videos, took a college class, knocked on doors, handed out flyers and built a business that has exceeded our expectations. After 18 years of running it from home, we moved it to an office building and today our @hunterdouglas showroom was installed. You could not have wiped the smile off his face if you tried. The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul. May God continue to bless us, this business, our employees and our customers. Today was a good day! #reclaimingpatty, #reclaimingmylife, #dreamsdocometrue, #bestdayever, #businessowner, #selfemployed, #blessedbusiness, #hunterdouglas, #windowcoverings, ambassadorblindsgj, #buylocal
Life happens, challenges come up. It’s how we ch Life happens, challenges come up. It’s how we choose to navigate them that influences not only our peace of mind, but our sense of self-trust and happiness as well. If you are in the middle of something challenging, remember how you want to show up, and do what you need to do to take care of yourself so you are not triggered into reacting to other people’s frenetic energy. Sending hugs to support you in remembering who you are, and staying true to your values. Know that just as you have many times before, you will absolutely get through this one too. Not only get through, you will come out stronger! Repost from @projecthappiness_org #reclaimingmylife, #gettinghealthy, #motivation, #progressnotperfection, #healthylifestyle, #health #wlstories, #nsv, #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior, #hashimotoswarrior, #reclaimingpatty, #slowandsteadywinstherace, #youmatter, #kindness, #pattysfreshperspective, #samehere, #onedayatatime
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“Sky above, earth below, and peace within.”
What’s New in 2022? - Graduation Week. Extremely proud of Dr. Jessica Deters who will be granted her Doctorate in Engineering Education on Wednesday in Virginia and Mr. Joseph Deters who will be granted his Masters in Engineering Physics on Thursday in Colorado. Extremely proud of our kids. It does go fast but we’ve loved every minute of being your parents. Let’s have a great week!
What do you want to be when you grow up, Patty? A mom. It was always a mom! Thanks for making me a mom!
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