Replies to 'A Circle of Friends with Loving Support'

Anita and Bren, thanks for the encouragement!  Anita, I hope your mom is doing better.  I'll send up some prayers for her...and you.

I've got an appointment at the YMCA tomorrow for a fitness center orientation.  I've had trouble finding a gym I can live with, but this might be it.  The person who shows me around can advise me on how and what to use, and I've been told by a certain Gunnery Sergeant that I need to work on my core strength!  So I've promised the Gunny I'm going to find out what to do to increase core strength (which he says is basically abs and lower back), AND that I'm going to DO it!  One thing that's attractive about the Y gym is that there are people of all ages and conditions in there, so I won't feel so self-conscious.  There's something about working out in a roomful of Barbies and Kens that's a bit intimidating!!!

I just got us a family membership at the Y, something I've been saying I was going to do for a couple of years now.  I figured out that we'll be spending less in the long run for a family membership than we were spending in non-member fees for the kids' programs (swimming and tennis).  They have a membership drive this month where they waived the sign-up fee, which saved us another $90.  Now I can use the fitness room with no extra charge while the kids are playing tennis (I have to be there anyway), and I can use a lap lane while they're in their swimming lesson.  Then we can do the "family swim time" together!

I hope you're all doing well.  I really enjoy reading your posts!

Gertie