I finally looked at my Fitbit stats on my sleep for last night. Why did I do that? Because I have not been able to stay awake this morning. I got up about 5:15AM, and was able to read my devotional and my Bible, but I keep falling asleep. My sleep number was 68. It's normally high 70's low 80's. So what kept me awake last night? I have no idea.
I really wanted to get up and get motivated to move this morning. I joined 'us' to the 911 Tower Challenge with my work for today. Those in Phoenix - if in person - go to the Gila River Arena (we are doing the challenge virtually) and those in Tucson - I forget where they are to go. We all have a badge of who we are 'climbing' for. A firefighter who lost his life in the collapse of the Twin Towers.
I've got to learn I am not as young as I used to be, nor as active. Walking is one thing. Climbing stairs is another. Our plan is to go to the gym and since they don't have a stairstepper there, to use the eplitical cause you can make it have steps as well. 2071 steps is a little over a mile. I think I'm going to die. Well, maybe not 'die', but I'm sure tomorrow morning - if not tonight - I will be feeling it in my legs. Hubby too. We will be heading over to the gym shortly to do our part.
I haven't touched base with the son yet to see when we will do our 9/11 Team Challenge walk - may have to put it off as we are having a 'heat advisory' for a few days. He doesn't get up early so it makes it more difficult to get him available. I'll ask for tomorrow morning, perhaps. Or if he isn't interested at all, I'll do it on my own.
This morning I am feeling really tired and have already drank an 'energize' powder that we take before we work out. I'm hoping it will kick in soon. I'm needing to drink my shake too and give it time to settle before we head over.
I really do enjoy doing these challenges but know I need to stick to walking. AND I need to get back to walking to build my strength up. I wish I lived closer to some of the grandchildren - I'm sure I could get at least one to walk with me. Oh well. It's a bear getting older, for sure.
So many photos today of what happened 20 years ago. Take some time and think about our country's history. I watched some films last night on TV and I couldn't stop the tears from falling. It unified our country then... but the generation behind us has grown up ... well, I'll keep my opinion to myself.
God help us. God help the United States of America. No one else can... only God can help us. Turn our hearts back to You, Lord. We desperately need You.
Help us, Lord, in our weakness; give us the resolve to live for You alone.
God bless America.
