Today was such a tumultuous one emotionally that I had to make a rather lengthy private entry in my Jacbook II blog, which are for my eyes only. However I can share that a very close friend had a mass said for my paternal Grandfather who up until his death in 1969 was the most influential man in my life. He gave me many gifts including the gift of conversation and story telling. His wry smile with his lit cigarette in raised hand is one that will live in my memory for the rest of my days. When I heard his name, which is the same as mine, it sent a chill down my spine, as did the week before when my sister’s name was spoken. Her death also in that same year 1969 marked me for life. Losing the two closest people in the world to me scarred me up until this day because I never learned how to channel my sadness and anger at their passing.
I took to the track this afternoon in an attempt to raise my HR higher so I wouldn’t be so out of breath in one of my other group exercise classes. It seems to be helping as I have been able to raise my HR to 160 and I am now feeling a bit more comfortable in the anaerobic zone. I did 220-yard intervals with a 110-yard walk for just over 3 miles around the track.
402 Calories burned and 129-160 range in HR.
My dear friend God called both your sister and grandfather home to share in his eternal glory. Your relationship with them both is ever lasting. They have joined with your mother in an effort to protect and guide you in this world as well as when your time comes to enter the next. You are blessed. MP
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