January 2020
A co-worker and I had the opportunity to travel to South Bend, Indiana where we helped the parts department count and update their inventory. Our job is to keep track of inspections and parts on the aircrafts so it was neat to see and handle the parts that we only really know of by name in the computer.
The Parts Manager was super sweet and sent us a cute sweatshirt as a souvenir for our trip and work with them.
( My co-worker Kristine and I sporting our sweatshirts)
Charles and I are teaching 9 year olds in church and it has been so much fun and a very learning experience. We love those kids.
At the end or January, Charles and I went to Memphis, Tennessee. The sole purpose was for me to see my specialist regarding the disease, Tuberous Sclerosis that I was born with, but we also had some fun time while there.
We ate some great barbecue and fried chicken and my doctor was impressed with my active self as I have been running, working out and striving to eat healthy. I have lost 20 pounds since August and I have improved myself quite well in the running world as I strive to train for a Half Marathon by the end of the year. My kidneys are stable, and I am grateful for that as that is one of the main concerns. My disease presents Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) so I have to keep things monitored. Another concern with my disease is lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), which is similar to emphysema.. This can develop with similar tumors like my disease presents starting to effect the lungs. My doctor had no concern and even emphasized that running will strengthen my lungs to avoid getting LAM. He also continues to say I'm good to handle a pregnancy when Charles and I are ready to start a family!
February 2020
I ran another 5K called the "Chocoholic Frolic." It wasn't my fastest time, but I'm getting stronger. I am learning to pace myself. I ran a fast first mile and I was struggling in the end. I'm grateful for the strength I'm developing through my fitness journey. It is helping my confidence in so many ways.
(I have lost 20 pounds since August and am feeling great!)
I was able to see my sweet niece, Sariah get baptized and spend some good time with family. It is hard to get away from the busy everyday life sometimes.
We haven't traveled at all since the outbreak of the Coronavirus, but we plan future trips down the road when things are a bit more certain. The way I see it, we must live our lives, be cautious and prepared and that's all we can do. If I ever get the virus and I died I'd take it as a sign that God wanted me to come home. I do love my life, but will do what ever God asks of me.
It's been one year since I had my braces put on and the changes have been amazing thus far. I am half way done to get my perfect smile. :)
March 2020 (so far...)
I am preparing for a surgery at the end of the month. Last month, I noticed a pain in the left quadrant of my abdomen that has increasingly gotten worse over the years. It wasn't so noticeable because I thought it was associated with my menstrual cycle. However, it has changed and the pain has been so unbearable that I have not been able to sleep some nights. It has called irregular bleeding also.
After some doctor visits it was discovered that I have a endometrial polyp or a mass of tissue that has constantly become irritated inside my uterus.. I've also got some cysts on my left ovary. My OBGYN has also stated without surgery it will continue to cause pain and bleeding and may cause me several miscarriages. So... March 25 is my surgery and I will have a couple weeks of healing and about a month of recovery before I can get back to my regular activity (training for my running goals). Life has its ups and downs and I've had many times of trial and patience when I get back into running, but I'm not giving up. My brother-in-law says it's a "Coombs" thing, because Nola and I are equally determined to work through injury and trial when we want to stay physically active.
Life is good and I'm very blessed.
