When we went to D’s post-op appointment, the surgeon, when he learned of our daily walks, said that walking was perfect. It’s good for the body and good for marriages. I thought it was interesting that he would say that, but I also totally agreed with him.
D and I have continued with our almost daily walks this week. I learned today that he has different plans for the walk based on how we’re doing that day. He’s been gradually increasing the distance that we cover as well as varying the terrain. It’s been good for my ankle recovery as I try to get back in shape and strengthen my ankle. It’s also good for him as he tries to remain somewhat active and get out of the house during his recovery process. (He’s rather limited in his activities right now.)
It’s also been really good for us as it’s given us time to talk. Life has been pretty crazy with him working on his degree while working, my ankle injury, and Munchkin starting college. It had limited our time to really spend quality time together. While his shoulder surgery is a bummer, it has also meant that we’ve had some quality time together. We’ve been able to talk about the here and now in addition to making plans for the future. We’re embracing this time that we have right now and allowing it to nurture our relationship as our bodies heal for injury/surgery.
I am, once again, reminded that while taking care of ourselves physically is important, it is also important to take care of ourselves mentally. We need to be mindful that our fitness routine involves nurturing our hearts, minds, and souls – not just our bodies. We need to remember to carefully tend to the relationships in our lives. Fitness encompasses so much more than just physical exercise.
This week, as D starts to slowly integrate back into his regular work schedule, I plan on continuing to treasure the time that we have together. We’ll take our walks as much as possible. We’ll embrace the moment and focus on the positive.
