Walking, So Good For Mind, Body and Soul

Well I am half way through my pregnancy and up till this point it has flown by. My body hadn't change too dramatically at first. I was actually still running up till a couple weeks ago. The past couple of weeks by body has definitely blown up. To me my stomach has got huge, so huge that people are making comments about how fast I have suddenly grown. I guess it is always a matter of time when you are pregnant. People also need to understand that I have big babies they are always around 9 lbs. 2 weeks early, which is way I am induced at 38 week. Therefore my stomach is bigger than the average women while pregnant.

(Here is my growing belly-21wks)


I do enjoy staying active during my pregnancies. This time I continued my running routine after I got past the first trimester of being horribly tired. Since my sudden growth spurt my stomach has hurt to bad to feel the jarring effects of running, so I have slowed it down to a walk. This pregnancy I have really enjoyed my walks in the morning. I am usually up close to when the sun is just coming up. Since Kamber passed away I have noticed I enjoy getting up early and exercising especially outside. It is good for my soul. I really take the time to enjoy all the beauty around me. I notice the flowers that are blooming and the beautiful colors. I notice the shapes of the leaves on the trees and how green they are during the spring. Walking gives me time to reflex on my life. I think of my life before Kamber left this earth and how easy and enjoyable everything seemed. At the time I couldn't imagine how life could get any better. Now looking back life was pretty close to perfect, but I was so blind to a lot of things. I enjoyed life, but not so sure I appreciated it as much as I do now. I also reflect on my life now and the day that my world changed. I have to admit that I do have times that I am walking down the street with tears rolling down my face. Maybe that is part of why I go in the morning, not as many people around. Exercise helps me to release all that built up energy that I hold on to during the day. I tend to feel so much better on the days that I get out and do my walk. Oh, and one other added benefit is that my body is able to stay in some what good shape through my pregnancy. I have always really enjoyed being active, I like to be in good shape and healthy. But now my exercise has changed me in ways more than just my body, it is to keep me sane and remembering how important the little things in life are.

Heavenly Father has really created a beautiful earth for us all to enjoy. I know bad and sad things happen all the time around us. If we can just remember who created everything beautiful and happy and remember that we get to return to him it can bring moments of pure happiness and strength to endure. If you are not sure if there is a God or that he really cares for you just take a moment and slow life down for a minute. Look at all the beauty around you, it was all created for you. Signs of his love are all around.