Believe it or not I have been practicing yoga!!
Not just the poses but the breathing and the mindset that goes along with it. It's actually really enjoyable. I'm no Yogi yet, but I am an enjoying learning something new!
I read "Yoga Girl" by Rachel Brathen, who is a seriously awesome chic, and was hooked. Her story was so inspiring. Yoga is a peaceful, quiet practice where I can can let go of all the medical stuff and just be in the moment. I may not be able to do the handstands because of the fistula in my arm but i can do the rest and it feels amazing.
When I was younger I was a dancer for 9 years and it would be amazing to get back to that flexibility and grace. I will still be clumsy and bruised but I will do it gracefully!
Why am I telling you about this? To remind you all that even though I am on dialysis and I am waiting for a Kidney, which sounds crazy to begin with, I AM NOT BROKEN! I can still do everyday things. I am me. I am the me that I once loved. I am the me that loves life. I am going to be the healthiest version of me.
As life goes on I'll be like a patchwork blanket...A little of me, a little of Jill and a little of someone that shall be named later....whoever it may be. I AM A PATCHWORK BLANKET...that does Yoga!
