Marine Corps Nomads

Fighting frustration while going through high ankle sprain rehab

August 7, 2015

Fitness Friday: Fighting Frustration

4 1/2 weeks have passed since I sustained this ankle injury. I’m still on crutches. I’m still unable to bear my own weight. I find myself constantly fighting with the frustration that comes with being seriously limited in what I can and can not do. It’s especially frustrating when I know we only have a little over a week before Munchkin starts college, and we haven’t had the chance to do those fun activities that I wanted to do this summer. Not to mention, I have to be able to drive her to school as she doesn’t have a…

Wordless Wednesday: Constant Companions

Wiley making sure Wyatt didn't get all of the attention

August 5, 2015

Heather L

Leave a Comment

Wordless Wednesday: Constant Companions

Posted in Family, and Photography

These two have been my constant companions during this whole ankle injury thing. I don’t think they mind me having to rest as they like keeping me company. Of course, they are forever trying to get more attention from me.

Patterns of Evidence Exodus DVD Review

August 4, 2015

Heather L

Leave a Comment

Patterns of Evidence Exodus DVD Review

Posted in Reviews

Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing a sample of the product in exchange for my feedback on the documentary. About Patterns of Evidence: Exodus: For more than 50 years, the vast majority of the world’s most prominent archaeologists and historians have proclaimed that there is no hard evidence to support the Exodus story found in the Bible. In fact, they say that the archaeological record is completely opposed to the Bible’s account. This view of extreme skepticism has spread from academia to the world. The case against the Exodus appears to be so strong that even some religious…

Fitness Friday: Road to Recovery Part 2

Posted in Fitness

I have to admit that I really thought that by now I would be able to put weight on my ankle, but alas, that it is not the case. The good news is that I am making progress. This week, the swelling has really gone down as has the pain level. Those improvements have lead to more ankle and foot mobility which is wonderful. Rehab is painful, but progress is being made. Flexing exercises aren’t nearly as painful, and I can flex much further than last week. I have a little side to side movement which was non-existent last week.…

Wordless Wednesday: Glimpses of Nature