We just returned from 5 days at Dale Hollow Lake in Kentucky/Tennessee. What a lovely way to relax with friends and family. The temperature was perfect and the water temperature of the lake was in the 80's. We rented two houseboats and spent our time with three other families and a couple of extra tag along kiddos that we refer to as some of our other "daughters'. A good time was had by all!
Since summer has just officially begun it was my first time to try water sports since my surgeries. When I was weighing the pros and cons of reconstruction one big question I had for my doctor was if I would still be able to water ski. My concern was the chest wall muscles were moved for the implants so I didn't know if there would be a chance of damaging them if I skied or tubed. I don't do anything fancy or daring, just enjoy the sports and usually only get a few times a year on the water. Much to my surprise I had no issues at all. In fact I was not even as sore as I usually am the first time out. I didn't get to tube but hope to try that out later this summer. I think my muscles will do OK but not sure how laying on my chest/belly flopping around on the tube will feel on the implants. Just laying on my tummy in bed is less than comfortable so time will tell.
Since returning home I've been hitting it hard getting ready for our local Relay for Life of Benton County. This Friday our team "Camping Out For a Cure" will join several other teams at our local high school to raise funds for cancer research and treatment. I'm especially looking forward to the luminaria ceremony. It is a beautiful, peaceful walk in the darkness with only the luminaria lining the track. Laps are walked to remember those who have passed and to honor the fighters and survivors. The laps are followed by a slideshow of those being honored and remembered. It is very moving! If you wish to walk with our team this coming Friday, June 28th at Benton Central High School or you would like to make a donation or purchase a luminaria simply click on the link below. Our team is also collecting canned food items. These will be used to weight down the luminaria bags and then will be donated to a food bank to help the needy in our community.We would love to have you join us in raising money so we can "Celebrate S'more Birthdays!"
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=50166&pg=team&team_id=1358167
Come on out and join the fun!!!!
