Two Words. . . Brrrr and Ouch!
The snow is gently falling outside our warm and cozy hotel room.
( Picture taken from inside our room at The Chateau Lake Louise this morning )
The high temperature will be about 5 degrees. Yesterday we spent the day at ‘Sunshine Village’ – where yes, it was sunny at the top of the mountain, but it still didn’t make up for the below zero temps- and those chairlifts to take you to the top? Brutal.
( Chelsea, Brandon and Kevin on top of Sunshine Mountain )
Despite the tons of lunges and balancing work I did to prepare myself for this trip, it apparently was not enough. There were no instructors available this trip so I had to rely on what I learned 2 years ago which wasn’t that much. First day was a little frustrating. Not wanting to lose face with the kids ( especially Brandon ) I went down a green run right away. This scenario was typical Hamilton fashion. Once again, We all start out the same, wanting to do things ‘together’ , but not even 5 minutes off the lift, the boys are frustrated at the girls slow pace and Chelsea and I wave them on, saying we will catch up later. Chelsea had the patience of a Saint. Stopping ever so often, encouraging me. Had the situation been reversed, I would have been telling her to “toughen up”, or “don’t be afraid” but instead her wise words of wisdom were “ Trust yourself”. Which is one of the reasons snowboarding is so hard for me.
I look at these other people and they are just enjoying the ride, not worried about a thing. And here I am putting so much strain on my legs and tensing up so much it requires 100 times more effort to even get to one side of the mountain. Which is why my right leg is so exhausted and sore I have to literally pick it up to get in to bed. So , I took the morning off. I will head over to the mountain in a few hours after I have had my lemon water (yes, I stopped at the store and bought lemons ) do some Pilates , warm up my legs a little and get a better frame of mind. Today is the last day we have the rental equipment and if I don’t go today I will be kicking myself wishing I would have went ‘ one more time ‘ .
( Picture of The Chateau and Lake Louise from the top of the Mountain )
Considering we were in Whistler last year ( where the weather is much warmer I might add ) and I had one chemo treatment under my belt and 7 more to go, I think I am doing pretty good.
( Picture taken from inside our room at The Chateau Lake Louise this morning )
The high temperature will be about 5 degrees. Yesterday we spent the day at ‘Sunshine Village’ – where yes, it was sunny at the top of the mountain, but it still didn’t make up for the below zero temps- and those chairlifts to take you to the top? Brutal.
( Chelsea, Brandon and Kevin on top of Sunshine Mountain )
Despite the tons of lunges and balancing work I did to prepare myself for this trip, it apparently was not enough. There were no instructors available this trip so I had to rely on what I learned 2 years ago which wasn’t that much. First day was a little frustrating. Not wanting to lose face with the kids ( especially Brandon ) I went down a green run right away. This scenario was typical Hamilton fashion. Once again, We all start out the same, wanting to do things ‘together’ , but not even 5 minutes off the lift, the boys are frustrated at the girls slow pace and Chelsea and I wave them on, saying we will catch up later. Chelsea had the patience of a Saint. Stopping ever so often, encouraging me. Had the situation been reversed, I would have been telling her to “toughen up”, or “don’t be afraid” but instead her wise words of wisdom were “ Trust yourself”. Which is one of the reasons snowboarding is so hard for me.
I look at these other people and they are just enjoying the ride, not worried about a thing. And here I am putting so much strain on my legs and tensing up so much it requires 100 times more effort to even get to one side of the mountain. Which is why my right leg is so exhausted and sore I have to literally pick it up to get in to bed. So , I took the morning off. I will head over to the mountain in a few hours after I have had my lemon water (yes, I stopped at the store and bought lemons ) do some Pilates , warm up my legs a little and get a better frame of mind. Today is the last day we have the rental equipment and if I don’t go today I will be kicking myself wishing I would have went ‘ one more time ‘ .
( Picture of The Chateau and Lake Louise from the top of the Mountain )
Considering we were in Whistler last year ( where the weather is much warmer I might add ) and I had one chemo treatment under my belt and 7 more to go, I think I am doing pretty good.
Thank you, thank you for sending the pictures. yes, it looks quite cold but
the beauty is overwhelming to look at.
I am so glad you are experiencing this
and I think you are doing excellent compared to this time last year. That good old Chelsea,always encouraging one
to "keep going" Ask her if she remembers
the trip up the Grand Canyon with her Nana.
Love you and be safe, have fun.
Mom
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Yes, I thought of that excact moment too!
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Dear Angellah,
You are an inspiration to us all. Congratulations on being willing to go the extra mile. Be kind and loving to yourself. You deserve it. You are a wonderful child of God. You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Wes and Sandy
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Thanks Sandra! I have to keep remindig myself I am doing pretty good all things considered
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Wow, what a beautiful place. I am so glad you get to go to these places and form the memories that last lifetimes
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Yeah, I'm not giving up on it just yet. I figured I would take some lessons on the sly somehow and then the next time we all went together they would be like " Whoa! Mom got really good." I would LOVE it just to cruise down the hill passing Brandon. Did I tell you I am officially the shortest person in our family now? He's so stinking big and confident.
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