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Climbing to new heights

I have been gradually improving my strength and stamina since the radiation therapy this spring – could barely walk around the block in May.  I have been hiking this summer with the Mazamas and stumbled into some of the steeper hikes by accident one weekend when I could not find the easier group I had been planning to go hiking with.   I hiked Mount Defiance that day (12 miles, 4900 feet), then Larch Mountain a week later (amazing waterfalls, though a cold and rainy day, about 14 miles, 4000 feet), and last Sunday I hiked Green Point Mountain in the Columbia River Gorge – 15 miles, 5200 feet of elevation gain, beautiful mist in the trees and fall colors in the maples and huckleberries. . . . I am definitely living in gratitude for the resilience of my human body, and for the beauty of this planet.

The only fly in the ointment is Blind Dating Hell – I am frequently reminded of the Christine Lavin song:  “How many times will I have to tell some stranger my life story, which gets longer and longer and longer the longer I live on this earth?”  And there is no squelcher to rival the “I am surviving cancer” line. . .

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Posted by Connie on Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at 5:16 am. Filed under Connie's Blog. Follow any responses to this post with its comments RSS feed. You can post a comment or trackback from your blog.
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  1. Bonnie Etz | October 20, 2008 at 3:09 pm | Permalink

    Dear Connie,
    I’m so happy to learn how well you are doing. I can’t even believe those hikes. Wow.! You continue to encourage and inspire us all.

    I’m sure you will find love in your new home. Who is more lovable than you? All good will come.

    We are having a beautiful Fall here in Humboldt. Graditude for every minute.
    Namaste, Bonnie Etz

  2. Jane | October 22, 2008 at 2:39 pm | Permalink

    Dear Connie,
    I celebrate your resilience in all matters. You go, girl!

  3. ann alter | October 22, 2008 at 3:10 pm | Permalink

    Dear Connie
    our bodies are amazing…so glad to hear about your renewed energy. Much love
    Ann & Betsy

  4. Carolyn Eldridge | November 17, 2008 at 9:14 am | Permalink

    Connie -
    I so glad you are able to go out and enjoy nature. The smell of the fall air is so wonderful!

    Carolyn

  5. Wendy | December 16, 2008 at 5:41 pm | Permalink

    Hi Connie,
    I saw an article written about you online.
    You saved my life, and I think of you often.
    I would love to hear from you.
    Always in my thoughts and prayers!

  6. Melissa | December 18, 2008 at 1:31 am | Permalink

    You are just amazing!!! I am so glad you are doing so well and have been blessed with such beauty and grace. You have been a blessing to this earth and I think you are being rewarded for just being you! We Love You and think about you often in group. I think I can speak for us all to say how happy we are that you are doing so well!!! Thank you for posting and keeping in touch!! Much Love, Hugs, & Peace,
    ~Melissa

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