Just Enjoying Life

Yesterday several winter Texans pulled out of the park to head toward home or other areas of the country.  It was a bit sad to see some of our new friends go but, thanks to Facebook, we will be able to stay in touch.  We have felt so at home at Wilderness Oaks RV Park and Rockport, TX this winter.  I’ve had a chance to get to know our neighbor, Carrie, and have so enjoyed becoming friends.  Amazingly enough, she and I were born in the same hospital in Rochester, MN!  What were the odds of that happening? 

I’m finding many of the folks in the park inspiring.  A lot of them are several years older than me and many are dealing with physical and medical issues including cancer, but they continue to come for the winter and not let these things get in their way.  Some of these folks could easily outdo me when it comes to physical activity.  Some get in the outdoor heated pool three mornings a week for exercise regardless of the temperature – and some mornings have been in the 40s and 50s. 

I came down here with big plans of losing weight and that has not happened.  My intention was to use the workout center regularly and really focus on that but alas that has not been the case.  There are so many restaurants and gatherings with food that I've just set that plan aside.  So now I've gained weight and it's time to get serious.  I joined Weight Watchers this week and am tracking my food and so far I'm down a few pounds.  Yea!  Now to keep it up.

It has also been wonderful to encounter so many Christians from so many different denominations.  Several of us had been getting together weekly for a Bible study which was led by a wonderful lady.  Unfortunately, she was recently diagnosed with cancer and her treatments weren’t working so she had to head back north to a cancer center.  She had such a sweet spirit and my prayers are with her and her family as well as for somebody to lead our Bible study next year.

Just walking through the park with the dogs or just by myself is a blessing.  There are always folks outside and they all have smiles on their faces and greet you with a wave or “good morning” or actually stop to visit – especially if we both have dogs with us.  The dogs also like to greet everyone. 

Have a great day!