Today Aunt Jeanette writes:

Several weeks ago Dan was at a board meeting in San Antonio, Texas. He sent a text to me while he was on the San Antonio River Walk. It was a gorgeous day there. Unfortunately, our weather had changed – it was cold and WINDY! As the texts went back and forth between us, he asked how I was planning to spend my day. Sadly, I said I was going to buy a treadmill because I just couldn’t walk outside in the windy, uncertain winter weather conditions and I couldn’t stand not walking at all.

That is exactly what I did that very afternoon. Although the treadmill sat in the box for a few days until our youngest son had time to assemble it, it is now up and running. Or I should say walking! I put it in one of our sons’ old bedrooms upstairs with a view of our trees, driveway, and bins. Although it isn’t the same as walking outside, at least I can see out the window and let my imagination take over.

I have also discovered I can do other things while I walk on the treadmill. I caught up on all the magazines that were neglected during harvest. More importantly, I found that I could read books! That makes walking on the treadmill much more enjoyable. Sometimes I don’t even realize how long or how far I have walked.

It really is the best of both worlds. I can choose to watch the sun rise or the sun set. I can choose to read magazines or a novel. I can watch the activity in the yard. Or I can make lists, and write stories, songs, and poems in my head – all from the comfort of my warm, wind-free home!

(Editor’s note: See, I told you how important WALKING was to me and Aunt Jeanette!)

Until we walk again …